Yesterday a gentleman emailed me about a web-based service called Meeting Universe. The concept is quite interesting…the service enables planners to collectively share their experiences and thoughts about suppliers and hotels and in turn create an industry-specific rating system.
So what’s the big deal? Well, think of it like this. If you’re planning a meeting / convention / event and are sourcing a hotel, what you look for as a planner is very different from what a family of 4 looks for when vacationing. So why would you refer to the standard hotel rating? Why not refer to an event-centric rating system that has been populated by other event and meeting planners?
Check it out and let me know what your thoughts are.