Recently, Successful Meetings sent a survey out to association planners asking about affordable cities. The survey revealed that the most important factors in determining the affordability of a city are airfare, room accommodations, on-site food and beverage and meeting space. Here's more on what association planners had to say.
What is the most common attendance range of a meeting that you would try to place in an affordable city?
Less than 50:14.29%
50-100: 14.29%
101-250: 25.71%
251-500: 2.86%
501-1000: 22.86%
1001-5000: 11.43%
More than 5000: 8.57%
What is your most common budget range for an affordable meeting?
Less than $10,000: 14.29%
$10,000 - $25,000: 28.57%
$25,001 - $50,000: 11.43%
$50,001 - $100,000: 2.86%
$100,001 - $150,000: 5.71%
$150,001 - $200,000: 8.57%
More than $200,000: 28.57%
Select the factors that are easiest to negotiate when dealing with an affordable city
Airfare: 8.57%
Room accommodations: 48.57%
On-site F&B: 42.86%
Meeting space: 85.71%
Audiovisual cost: 37.14%
Wi-Fi costs: 48.57%
Off-site venue rental: 20%
Local dining costs: 14.29%
Local nightlife costs: 8.57%
Local shopping: 2.86%
Golf and other sporting activities: 5.71%
Motorcoach rental: 11.43%
Taxi and public transportation costs: 8.57%