According to Market Research Media the virtual conference and trade show market has more than doubled from 2011 to 2013, and that growth is expected to increase by 56 percent year over year through 2016. More companies will be looking at virtual meetings technology as a way to extend the conference message to people who were not invited or were unable to attend, also if we are obliged to note that technology is not a replacement for face-to-face events. People must meet face to face in many situations, and a virtual incentive tour to Santo Domingo probably doesn't get too many sales people motivated.