A recent Hilton survey showed people spend way too much time planning small meetings. To answer this need, Hilton has launched Meetings Simplified, which offers groups of 25 attendees or less ease of use, convenience and per-person pricing at more than 1,800 locations across the country.

(I found it very interesting that the survey found that 63% of respondents said meetings outside of the office are more productive. Is it the lack of distractions?)

The Meetings Simplified basic meeting package includes everything from Wi-Fi and flip charts to soft drinks, tea and coffee included. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/simplified to book.

To celebrate the Meetings Simplified launch, Hilton is doing a series of Twitter contests on the next two Mondays. They’ve already given away 30,000 Hilton Hhonors points and a free night stay, and over the next two weeks they are giving away 10,000 frequent flier points and another free night. To enter, follow @HiltonWorldwide And respond to the Twitter challenge questions on how you use and book meetings. Followers must answer the question and use the #MeetingsMonday hashtag between 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 3 p.m. EST Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 for a chance to win. For complete contest rules go to this link.