Drury Hotels Company has launched its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More offers flexible rescheduling to customized catering options for events at Drury Hotels.
According to The Meeting Planner Survey: 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report conducted earlier this year by Knowland and ConferenceDirect, almost 50 percent of U.S. meetings had 100 attendees or less in 2023, demonstrating the industry’s shift towards smaller corporate gatherings. The data also suggests that although attendance could grow by up to 10 percent, hoteliers should prioritize programming for events with fewer than 200 attendees, which represents nearly 70 percent of all bookings.
“With the majority of events shifting to smaller meetings and gatherings, Drury has introduced the Meetings with More program to match our guests’ needs and ensure even greater value and flexibility are at the forefront of every planning experience,” Carrie Sheridan, VP of sales and marketing at Drury Hotels, said in a statement. “We believe Drury Hotels can serve a special niche, for small- to mid-sized value-focused meetings, and are pleased to have the opportunity to deliver more to our meeting planners.”
With a dedicated team of group and meeting specialists providing personalized service, Meetings with More includes:
- Flexible rescheduling with minimal restrictions, allowing planners to use a portion of their cancellation fee towards a future event at any Drury Hotel.
- No food and beverage minimums, and customizable catering options where planners can select from a list of preferred caterers or use a licensed caterer of their choice. Caterers vary by location.
- Free Wi-Fi for unlimited meeting attendees with no login or registration necessary, making it simple to connect.
- Affordable AV packages and equipment options.
- Free hot breakfast, dinnertime drinks and snacks at 5:30 Kickback, as well as access to amenities for guests staying at the hotel.