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2009 International Attendees vs. 2008 International Attendees
Six percent (down from 2008’s 18 percent) reported that the number of international attendees at their largest 2009 meeting increased, while 68 percent reported no change.
NO ANSWER INCREASED DECREASED 6% 14% 11%
REMAINED THE SAME 68%
EXPECT TO REMAIN THE SAME
71%
Average: -0.72 percent compared to +1.7 percent in 2008
International
Average: +0.46 percent compared to -0.5 percent in 2008
10%
Projected 2010 International Attendees vs. 2009 International Attendees
Eleven percent (slightly down from 2008’s 15 percent) of respondents expected the number of international attendees at their largest 2010 meeting to increase, while 68 percent expected no change.
EXPECT TO INCREASE
ANSWER 13%
EXPECT TO DECREASE
5% NO
Future International Meetings More than two-fifths (44 percent)
of respondents (the same as in 2008) reported that they will be holding meetings outside of the United States in the future.
Participation in Pre- and/or Post-Trips With International Travel
Two-fifths of respondents (40 percent) reported that their attendees
participate in pre- and/or post-trips when they travel internationally.
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Potential International Destinations
International destinations that respondents were most likely to consider are: Canada 45% United Kingdom 25% Mexico 25% Western Europe 22% Caribbean 22% Asia 19% Australia/Pacific Rim 14% South America 14% Bermuda 9%