Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Business and professional organizations
- Hotels and convention centers
- Convention and visitors bureaus
- Meeting planning companies
- Religious organizations
Outlook
Demand for this career will continue to grow faster than average. As more businesses host professionally planned meetings and events, demand for meeting and convention planners will increase. However, virtual meeting technology may limit some growth.
Job prospects will be best for those with a bachelor's degree in hospitality as well as industry certifications. Experience in social media and virtual meeting software will also be helpful. Competition for jobs will be strong.
Meeting and Convention Planners (CIS 100378)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,628 Medium |
& |
8.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
651 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
141 Small |
& |
6.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
75 Small |
& |
8.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,862 Large |
& |
8.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
333 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
31 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
218 Small |
& |
11.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Du Page County |
561 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
64 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
94 Small |
& |
11.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
25 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
42 Very small |
& |
2.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
273 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| McHenry County |
74 Small |
& |
13.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
71 Small |
& |
14.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
87 Small |
& |
16.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
233 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
68 Small |
& |
1.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
101 Small |
& |
6.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
171 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-8.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
123 Small |
& |
4.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
95 Small |
& |
5.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
16 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
186 Small |
& |
11.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| United States |
155,800 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
15,500 Moderate |