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In 2023, the GDS-Index experienced significant growth. 42 new DMOs joined the GDS-Movement, sending out a clear message about the will to change. Linear and extractive business models are no longer sustainable or relevant in the tourism industry. Cities and destination management organisations participating in the GDS-Index advocate for a regenerative and inclusive transformation, emphasising…
From PCMA: Commonly used industry terms like “hybrid” and “plenary” aren’t resonating with event attendees, and some terminology even makes attendees cringe, according to a Freeman analysis. Meeting professionals who are looking to make their events more appealing to next-generation attendees might consider making a simple shift: Use words to describe your events that resonate…
From EIC: Today, the Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry, released its quarterly Global Events Barometer for Q2 2023, which indicates a second consecutive quarter of an increase in hotel room nights and business event RFPs. As indicated in EIC’s 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study released…
From Global Destination Sustainability Movement: Lessons from Belfast’s ambitious 18 month programme for transitioning to become a more sustainable destination are offered for take-up by tourist destinations keen to address climate change. Destination management and marketing organisations, industry stakeholders and local authorities don’t have to reinvent the wheel when planning to mitigate climate change.
From Northstar Meetings Group: Planners will likely be increasing their budgets next year to account for rising costs, based on findings from the latest Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey. Among the highlights of this new research: A plurality of planners (44 percent) report that their event budgets will increase next year, with six out of…
Envisioning Tourism in 2030 is a new research report developed to help policymakers and the tourism industry understand what a global, thriving, decarbonising tourism industry could look like by 2030 and through to 2050, when tourism and every other human activity must achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. From The Travel Foundation…
The exhibition industry has long had challenges in focusing its identity. The purpose of this white paper is to help organisations in the industry unite on a common talent narrative and suggest central threads for customising their own “people story”. This document discusses: key industry-wide narratives, the Gen-Z perspective on talent… From UFI…
In our latest IMEX America Sustainable Event Report, discover how we delivered a zero-waste event for more than 12,000 participants. Download the report now for insight on: Eliminating single-use plastics; Reducing CO2 emissions; Diverting waste; Tracking and measuring event impact; Giving back to local communities… From IMEX…
From GCB: Sustainability is increasingly becoming the focus of event planners and participants alike. The value of personal encounters at business events remains unbroken – and more and more people are extending business trips for private purposes. These are some of the key findings of the new study “Portrait of European Meeting & Convention Travel”…
WTTC produces reports on the economic and employment impact of Travel & Tourism for 185 countries/economies and 26 geographic or economic regions in the world. These reports are a vital tool in helping to equip public and private sector bodies with hard evidence of the huge value Travel & Tourism brings to the economy…
From the German Convention Bureau (GCB): Recently, the GCB released a thought-provoking whitepaper that delves deep into the future of business events and their intrinsic significance in sculpting regions and cities. The whitepaper encapsulates the essence of crucial considerations for destinations, venues, and stakeholders alike, while navigating the implications of global megatrends…
New analysis shows the UK has the biggest price difference between trains and flights in Europe – taking the train will cost you four times the price of a flight on average, according to a new report from Greenpeace. The study compared ticket prices on more than 100 routes between major European cities… From Greenpeace…
The DestinationNEXT Futures Study provides a comprehensive overview of the most significant trends affecting both leisure tourism and business events from around the world as well as a list of key strategies leaders can implement to help ensure the success of their organizations and destinations. The report is a key tool for any destination organization…
This study is based on a global survey, concluded in July 2023. It represents up-to-date information on the development and outlook of the global exhibition industry as well as on 19 markets and regions. This edition builds on those released over the past three years to create an overall assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic impact…
The latest edition of the City Travel Report by CityDNA reveals a significant rebound in European city tourism, as cities achieved an average growth rate of 79.6% in 2022, surpassing the previous year’s rate of 36.7%. The report, featuring results from 115 European cities, showcases the remarkable progress made in the post-pandemic recovery.
The outlook for meetings business is still bullish, but post-Covid optimism has waned somewhat, down 10 percent since January 2023. Among other key findings of the latest Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey: Growing demand for meetings will spur growth in planner jobs, 44 percent of respondents predict… From Northstar Meetings Group…
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