What our respondents said …
2026 EXECUTIVE PA CORPORATE EVENT ORGANISER SURVEY
What our respondents said …
Recommendations for suppliers
“ Be open to thinking outside the box a bit more on offerings for corporates.”
“ Be honest and up front about all costs at the start.”
“ Be upfront with additional fees and what can go wrong with unique requests.”
“ Ensure communication is consistent and forthcoming, to make co-ordination easier between the two parties.”
“ Apply all discounts at the start of the quoting process as it makes a difference, especially when comparing venues based purely on cost, not quality or value.”
“ Make quotes available online / automatically for a quick comparison. Having to make phone calls feels old fashioned.”
“ More variety in the meal choices, as I receive many more dietary restrictions than I used to.”
“ Stick to the same person from quoting through to event completion to avoid items getting lost in translation.”
Reasons executive assistants use convention bureaux
“ Information on new destinations.”
“ To get expert advice.”
“ Area information for those attending my events.”
“ Knowledge of venues and‘ insider’ contacts.”
“Price comparison.”
“ To get an idea of their recommended hotels etc( on the understanding that they are biased and likely to recommend their members).”
Reasons for the change in volume of events over the past six years
“ More new clients using our services.”
“ A budget increase.”
“Budget cuts.”
Objectives for holding events that can’ t be achieved through other means
“ Bringing people together and gaining feedback, advice, ideas immediately. People can’ t avoid this when on site and present.”
“ Collaboration in person, nothing is more powerful!”
“ Community involvement, special recognition events; staff culture events”
“ Connection and the opportunity to debate and discuss”
“ Face to face connection, easier to have discussions etc. Bringing together national teams annually. Staff incentives and fun.”
“ The business is growing.”
“ Changes in the executive team.”
“ Changes within company.”
“ COVID has changed the landscape for sure, but I feel we are heading back to what we were like pre-COVID.”
“ Creating more opportunities for staff connection and celebrations of days of significance.”
“ Cuts in funding.”
“ Increase in people and sectors.”
“ More virtual events that don’ t require event spaces or venues”
Summer Issue 2026 | Executive PA 39