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Copenhagen, All Inclusive | Tourism In The Capital Of Denmark 2024-2030

Wonderful Copenhagen’s new high-level strategy for tourism (including Business Events) 2024-2030, designed to “shed light on tourism’s true impact on society and the world – its positive and negative effects, and its direct and indirect.” A model for meaningful engagement with local citizens and deeper links to local business and scientific ecosystems.

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Global Report: The Future of Event Venues

From Boldpush & Momentus: This exclusive report reveals how venue and event leaders across 50+ countries are reshaping the industry. We’ve uncovered the key trends, challenges, and opportunities that forward-thinking venues are focusing on today. From new technology and data use to better guest experiences and smarter operations, this research gives venue operators and event…

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Destination Canada Legacy & Impact Study | Insights Report – Year 2

From Destination Canada: At IMEX Frankfurt, we shared insights that are reshaping how the global business events community thinks about legacy. Destination Canada’s Virginie De Visscher, together with The Iceberg, #MEET4IMPACT and GainingEdge revealed Year 2 findings of the Legacy & Impact Study—a groundbreaking initiative spotlighting the beyond-tourism benefits of business events.

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Global Economic Impact of Exhibitions | 2025 Edition

From UFI: The new Global Economic Impact of Exhibitions (2024) report, produced by UFI and Oxford Economics, evaluates the direct output generated by the production of exhibitions and other exhibitors and visitors’ spending at €150 ($162) billion. This first level of impact, which includes inflation, benefits not just the exhibition industry, but all related sectors,…

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Global Conflicts Impact 2 in 3 International Meetings, Report Organisers

From IAPCO: The results of the Global Socio-Political Impact Survey of 2025 which was issued by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), in collaboration with the National PCO Association Task Force members and global Strategic Partners, show two-thirds of respondents (59.53%) reported that global conflicts have impacted their ability to plan or host…

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Calling all Destination Organisations…

From Destinations International: This survey aims to gather your expert insights on emerging trends and strategic priorities that destination organizations should pursue over the next three years. Your perspectives will help shape the future direction of destination marketing and management organizations, including Destination Organizations (DOs), DMOs, DMMOs, CVBs, national/state/regional tourism offices, chambers of commerce, and…

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UK White Paper Shines Spotlight on Work Visa Challenges for Business Events

Whilst there are unique Brexit-related challenges facing the UK and European Union with regard to cross-border events delivery and collaboration, the issues raised are relevant for all regions of the world. Business Events are collaborative, internationally-minded, complex and fast-moving: the more work visa restrictions apply to our sector, the more we will be held back…

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UK White Paper Shines Spotlight on Work Visa Challenges for Business Events

Whilst there are unique Brexit-related challenges facing the UK and European Union with regard to cross-border events delivery and collaboration, the issues raised are relevant for all regions of the world. Business Events are collaborative, internationally-minded, complex and fast-moving: the more work visa restrictions apply to our sector, the more we will be held back…

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Meeting & Event Barometer – Germany 2024/2025

Produced by the German Convention Bureau (GCB), with data collected from nearly 5,000 venues and 3,000 event organisers, the “Meeting & Event Barometer Germany 2024/2025” provides in-depth analysis of the German congress and event market: an excellent model for other countries wishing to produce annual “state of the market” reports.

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Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey | April 2025

From Northstar Meetings Group: The April 2025 Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey reveals some major shifts and challenges for incentive travel programs. Optimism levels for incentive travel have dropped dramatically in the past six months. Nearly half of planners say their programs have been negatively affected by recent changes in government, social and economic policies. Business…

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ASAE Insight Update Reveals Shifting Meeting Attendance Trends Amid Federal Policy Changes

From ASAE: ASAE’s latest Insight Update report highlights how shifting federal policies are reshaping association meeting attendance, particularly international participation. Based on survey data from over 200 association CEOs across diverse sectors, the report examines the ripple effects of these changes, and the strategies associations are employing to adapt. This research is part of an…

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Latest Global Events Barometer Reports Significant Growth for Business Events in 2024

From EIC: Today, the Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry, released its quarterly Global Events Barometer for 2024 Q4. The numbers reflect positive momentum for the global business events industry throughout 2024 in almost every region around the world while acknowledging growing concern about the impacts of major policy…

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The Outlook for MICE and Business Travel in APAC

At The Meetings Show APAC 2025, Michael Shoory, Head of APAC Tourism Analysis – Tourism Economics, shared insights on the rebound of MICE activity and business travel globally, and for APAC specifically, and discussed Tourism Economics’ projections for business travel in APAC in coming years, the economic benefits of business and MICE tourism for destinations,…

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Sydney’s Model for Meaningful Events

From Boardroom: For decades, organisations operated on a simple premise: to generate profit. Yet in today’s fragmented world, where societal and environmental concerns weigh heavily on decision-making, financial performance alone no longer suffices. In response, BESydney has emerged as a leader in championing business events that prioritise long-term impact over short-term gain, turning meetings into…

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The Value of Travel and Tourism in Canada

From Destination Canada: In a world of uncertainty, tourism is one of Canada’s most stable and high-performing sectors, producing a total economic impact of $252 billion and driving growth in over 5,000 communities from coast to coast to coast. An independent report from Tourism Economics clearly demonstrates that the travel and tourism sector is a…

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The Hybrid Dilemma: Adoption, Hesitation, and Future Plans

From Flanders Convention Bureau: The world of international association conferences has changed dramatically in recent years. From face-to-face to virtual during the pandemic, and now a growing shift towards hybrid formats – where do we go from here? Flanders Convention Bureau conducted research and published a paper which explores: The challenges and opportunities of hybrid…

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Destination Reputation: Responding to Societal Issues

This initiative explores the growing impact of the socioeconomic climate, public safety, accessibility, and social values on destination reputation and the decision-making process of meeting organisers. Contains insights and tools needed for DMOs to anticipate and respond to reputational challenges and strengthen their destination’s competitive positioning. The Full Report from Destinations International can be viewed…

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Global Socio-Political Impact Survey 2025 – Your Insights Needed

IAPCO, in collaboration with IFES, AIPC, AMCI, and the IAPCO National PCO Association Task Force, invites you to participate in the Global Socio-Political Impact Survey. This survey is designed to gather valuable data from a global network of meetings and events professionals to better understand the short- and long-term impacts of recent global policy changes….

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Planners Give Trump Thumbs Down in Latest Northstar/Cvent PULSE Survey

From AMI: The winds have shifted and optimism has decreased, as a majority of planners say their meetings have been impacted by the new presidential administration. In the latest Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, coproduced and sponsored by Cvent, planner sentiment is clearly shifting. Most planners are less optimistic than they were two months ago, and…

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Travel Stock Carnage and Our New – Lower – Forecasts

From Skift: Travel is more important than ever to household budgets, but it is not recession proof. As a result, Skift Research is revising down its outlook for global travel. The sweeping new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump have raised the risk of recession and the response from financial markets was swift, with a…

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2024 Report: IAPCO Members Delivered €17.8B in Global Economic Impact

From IAPCO: Conferences and meetings demonstrate resilience and growth in uncertain times IAPCO celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day 3 April 2025. The membership of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) collectively delivered 19,469 events across the globe in 2024 contributing an economic impact of over €17.8 billion. This represents a €3.54 billion increase…

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