The conference industry is huge and global in nature, with many hotels and dedicated conference centres making a lot of money catering to the conference crowd.  Business, education, and industry conferences happen in lots of different fields, meaning that there is always a need for conference facilities and package deals within hotel environments.  In order to stand out from the crowd some hotels are going out of their way to install extra luxury facilities in their rooms and communal spaces.  The installation of water bed (Wasserbett test) facilities in guest rooms is one way that some hotels are adding value to their rooms and driving more visitors to their hotel.

In order to hold conferences, hotels need to have a dedicated conference hall or conference room that can cater to many people.  Conference sizes can vary dramatically, with many of the really large events taking place in specialised convention and conference centres.  Hotels often hold the smaller and medium sized events, although some larger hotels are also set up to cater for large conferences.  Education courses are also often held in large conference rooms, with some hotels specialising in education courses and events.  Often, already existing rooms are modified for large conferences, complete with a sound system, specialised projectors, and custom made furniture.

Companies and industry bodies often choose to hold their conferences in hotels, as they can also provide accommodation for conference participants.  Hotels often provide conference packages for guests, that include both the conference and accommodation facilities.  Hotels value the conference market so much that some are upgrading their suite rooms with water beds and other luxurious furniture items.  A water bed offer (Wasserbett Angebot) is often too much to resist for anyone hiring a hotel and looking to create an impression among conference participants, and can make life much more relaxing and comfortable for all guests during the conference event.