Montreal Events

According to the Meetings&Conventions 2008 International Meeting Planner Survey, the popularity of international events is on the rise. In fact, the survey reported that corporate and association planners plan to increase the number of international meetings they hold by 30 percent and by 33 percent, respectively, in 2009.

International events can be a rewarding experience—and a challenging one. Recognizing the difficulties that planning an event in a different, and often unfamiliar, territory presents, Cvent is growing its international focus.

As we announced in an earlier post, our most recent product upgrades to the Cvent Supplier Network include tools to make this task easier. Meeting space on the Cvent Supplier Network is listed in English and metric units. Currency type can be specified so that your Request for Proposals (RFPs) are answered with pricing you can understand immediately, not first have to convert into your local currency.

Among the thousands of new venue profiles added to the Cvent Supplier Network in this new release, 2,500 were international suppliers. Using the Supplier Network, planners can easily view detailed descriptions of venues in cities around the world. Explore photo galleries and take virtual tours to get a feel for never-before-booked venues.

Beyond the Supplier Network, planners can make use of other Cvent resources, including the free Cvent Destination Guide. The Destination Guide has expanded to international destinations in the Caribbean, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia, with more on the way. Convention bureaus and national tourist organizations can provide a wealth of information for your international needs, but sifting through their pages of extraneous content can be time-consuming and inefficient. The Destination Guide highlights the event-specific data you need to know as you venture into unfamiliar territory.

You may not have an international event on tap within the next month, or even in the next year, but chances are you'll be involved in planning at least one in your career. Don't let such an exciting opportunity cause you stress; take advantage of the various tools provided by Cvent to save you time and money on your next international event.