The CityDNA Autumn Conference in partnership with the GDS Forum hosted sustainability futurist, author and investor, Ed Gillespie, to address the combined DMO community in Bruges. The co-founder of The Futurenauts, a strategy ‘insultancy’, put the counter argument to the naysayers of climate change and that all destination management organisations have a responsibility to treat…
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today that the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry continues to rebound, recording strong improvement in the fourth quarter of 2024. Tempered performance for completed events – especially in exhibition attendance – set back the Q3 2024 Index value to 89.3 after strong performance in the first two…
Working in the events industry, whether you’re an organizer or a supplier, the pressure’s on to make your events more sustainable. That’s why we’ve consolidated our planet-friendly practices at IMEX Frankfurt into one report—saving you time, energy and resources (and so you can benefit from our 20-plus years of learning and practicing). The report’s rich…
From TravelPulse: The Trump Administration’s escalating global trade war poses significant “high-risk consequences” for the U.S. travel industry, including potentially causing sharp declines in travel demand, according to a new report. Published by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, the report says there is a “risk to the US travel sector should trade disputes and…
From ASAE: A new pulse survey conducted by ASAE reveals that many associations are experiencing financial strain, operational disruptions and strategic uncertainties in the current political and regulatory environment. These findings highlight the complex and evolving landscape that associations must navigate as they continue to serve their industries and professions. The pulse survey, launched earlier…
From IMEX: In a world of growing social disconnection, events have the power to do more than just bring people together – they can heal, inspire, and transform. Our latest report The power of experiences: Redesigning events for human connection, reveals how event professionals can create experiences that foster trust, engagement, and well-being. Backed by…
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards, today released its Futures Landscape Report 2025 examining the issues likely to shape the global business events industry in the years to come. The final report draws from a series of “Think Tank” workshops where…
From UFI: Welcome to the 34th edition of the “UFI Global Exhibition Barometer” survey. This study is based on a global survey concluded in January 2025. It represents up-to-date information on the status and outlook of the global exhibition industry as well as on 19 specific markets and regions. The UFI Global Exhibition Barometer was…
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ’s three-year research program—The Conference Legacy Project—has revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024. Kath Low, Head of Visitor Economy, ChristchurchNZ presented the findings today (11 February) at AIME 2025 in Melbourne. Internationally-recognised business events researcher, Carmel Foley, Professor of Business Events at…
From significant economic contributions, to community engagement and sector growth, to education, trade and investment; business events create real change and lasting legacies for Victoria. The informative and comprehensive report features case studies from business events in Melbourne over the past decade, demonstrating the many ways in which these events have contributed to the Victorian…
From PCMA: The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, we appreciate your time and insights to better meet your needs. Please do forward the survey to your colleagues and peers as only together we can make a difference. Contribute to have the chance of winning a Convening EMEA 2025 registration or PCMA EMEA or…
From Northstar: The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey captures changes in meeting planner sentiment and expectations. With your participation, the PULSE Survey has become an important predictive tool, tracking changes in your business expectations and sharing your collective needs with industry stakeholders worldwide. The data generated by this survey will be compared with data generated…
From Skift Meetings: From AI-driven personalization to a laser focus on authenticity, sustainability, and mental well-being, this report reveals how the industry is transforming. The way we connect, collaborate, and create experiences is evolving — this guide will help you lead the charge. Discover how to: Leverage cutting-edge technologies without losing the human touch; Design…
From Exhibition World: The Global Industry Performance Review (GIPR) by jwc continues to be a cornerstone of knowledge for professionals and stakeholders in the exhibition industry. The 2024 edition, refined and expanded, will officially be available from 24 January 2025, building on the success of previous editions to deliver valuable insights and comprehensive analysis of…
From TTW: FCM Travel, the trusted business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has unveiled its top cities for business travel in 2024. These rankings aren’t just about numbers—they tell a story of where professionals are heading to connect, innovate, and grow. This list was carefully crafted using flight booking data from across the…
From Destinations International: The gold standard tool for connecting DMO website traffic to influenced visits and economic impact, the Website Impact Calculator delivery will begin in January 2025 for destinations that sign up before 31st December 2024. The Website Impact Calculator attributes website traffic to physical visits and takes impact a step further by analyzing…
From Northstar Meetings Group: The latest Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, co-produced and sponsored by Cvent, forecasts a significant rise in meetings spend for 2025. Planners anticipate a 12 percent increase in costs related to business events, with budgets expected to grow by nearly 11 percent. Most planners have a negative outlook on how the new…
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), operators of the globally renowned Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, have released their Annual Report and Impact Report, highlighting their important role in driving economic, social and environmental impact. In 2023-24, MCET generated $777 million in economic impact…
From M&IT: There has been notable growth in budget stability and economic impact for business events across developed regions, according to the Global Destination Report 2024. Commissioned by The Business of Events, this year’s report has again been produced in collaboration with SFA Connect, ICC Belfast, and IBTM World, with a focus on insights from…
From IBTM: IBTM has shared a first glimpse of its highly-anticipated Trends Report 2025, due to be launched on the first day of its flagship IBTM World show in Barcelona. Analysing the forces shaping the meetings and events industry on a global scale, the report underlines the importance of talent to the future of the…
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