Cvent’s 2025 Planner Sourcing Report
A recent survey shows that many corporate meeting planners have responsibilities beyond booking events
The 2025 Planner Sourcing Report, released in early October by event technology leader Cvent, found that 66% of the more than 500 planners surveyed expect to be sourcing more meetings in 2025 than in 2024. In addition, more than 70% are involved in sourcing hotels and managing their company's preferred transient hotel program, with 87% saying this task consumes most of their work hours.
Key takeaways
- 49% are spending more time researching meeting room specs and diagrams online, 38% are checking peer reviews more frequently and 35% are viewing property photos and videos;
- 52% rely on meeting room specs when submitting RFPs, while 47% prioritize images and videos;
- After sending out RFPs, 80% of planners expect a response within four days.
Get the full report at Cvent