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The Global Exhibition Barometer (February 2025)

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…

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Sustainability & DEIAB in Business Events: A Shifting Tempo or Lasting Commitment?

From SoolNua, by Pádraic Gilligan: Over the past decade, the global business events industry has been marching—sometimes steadily, sometimes hesitantly—to a shifting rhythm. Initially, the beat was set by sustainability, and more recently, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) priorities, with a particular emphasis on DEIAB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging). I say “hesitantly” because…

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19 February 2025

Destination Professionals Day

Destinations International is launching this initiative to gain recognition for the important contributions of the sector and those who work in it by promoting the annual celebration of February 19 as “Destination Professionals Day.” The first observance will be February 19, 2025. The objective of an annual recognition day is to raise awareness and appreciation…

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Seeking Responses: PCMA EMEA & EMA Annual Engagement Survey 2025

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…

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Skift Meetings Megatrends 2025

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…

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Exhibition Evolution: The 2024 Global Industry Performance Unveiled

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…

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Navigating the Globalization of Events: Key Takeaways from PCMA Convening Leaders

From Skift Meetings: At this year’s PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, the spotlight was on helping event planners navigate and meet the needs of increasingly international audiences. The evolving globalization of business is reshaping the events industry, where attendees bring diverse expectations shaped by their cultural backgrounds. Event planners need to think globally, was the…

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CEIR Becomes Research Division of IAEE

From IAEE: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced today the strategic integration of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) as an official research division within IAEE. This development reflects IAEE’s continued commitment to delivering unparalleled insights and resources to support the global exhibitions and events industry. As the preeminent source for…

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An Interview with Sarah Fleming, 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition Winner

From ICCA: At the 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition, Sarah Fleming, Managing Director of SFA-Connect, showcased an innovative approach to utilise the ICCA Business Intelligence platform to drive strategic success in conference bidding. Her winning project, “Leveraging Sector-First Strategies and ICCA BI for Successful Conference Bids: The SFA-C Approach,” highlights how aligning destination knowledge hubs with…

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Three Promising Outcomes from the World’s First Summit to Restore & Conserve Mangroves

From AMI, by William Austin, Professor in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews: Mangroves are one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. They store carbon from the atmosphere and act as a buffer from tropical storms and coastal erosion, so mangroves are crucial to building climate resilience. More…

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How International Associations Can Manage Political Risks in 2025

From Boardroom, by Tommy Goodwin, Executive Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance: We live in an increasingly politics-first world. From wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza to recent change elections in the United States and throughout Europe, the political environment grows more uncertain by the day. With trade wars, transatlantic tensions, and further anti-incumbency elections…

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Trump’s Climate Threats Rattle World’s Biggest Science Meeting

From E&ENEWS: Researchers attending the American Geophysical Union conference worry their work could disappear when a president who rejects climate science takes office. Censorship. Funding cuts. Layoffs. Those concerns loom over the world’s largest conference of climate scientists as they brace for whiplash at the White House when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in six…

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5 Trends to Watch in 2025

From UFI: 2024 will go into the history books as the best year the global exhibition industry has ever recorded, measured by revenues—topping out an astonishing comeback after the global pandemic. Investors remain eager to put money into our industry’s core business model of connecting people for trade and innovation, but the future will see…

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IAPCO

IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) is a not-for-profit membership association and the only international organisation for accredited professional conference organisers. IAPCO Members are Professional Congress Organisers (companies, not individuals) who have qualified for Membership under the detailed application process by demonstrating that they consistently deliver PCO services to their clients and partners at…

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A Deep Dive into the Velo-City Conference

From BestCities: The Velo-city Conference, organized by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), is the world’s leading annual event for cycling advocates and city planners. Each year, it brings together more than 1,500 delegates from over 60 countries—policy-makers, industry leaders, academics, and everyday cyclists—to drive forward change in urban mobility. This case study explores how Velo-city…

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Economic Impact of Business Events Booming in Developed Regions

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…

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Meetings And Events Industry: Looking Good In 2025

From Forbes: A new study promises a positive outlook for the meetings and events industry next year. American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) published its 14th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast to provide a look ahead to the coming year. The forecast is based on a combination of interviews with industry experts and…

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The Role of Business Events in Combatting Over-Tourism

From Conference & Meetings World: Can business events play a role in helping to tackle global issues like over-tourism? This is one of the topics to be discussed at this month’s IBTM World Forum for Advocacy, in partnership with The Business of Events. Eloísa Urrutia (pictured), head of global sustainability, meetings & events at American…

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How Advocacy can Unlock the Global Events Economy

From M&IT: The IBTM World Forum for Advocacy promises to be a crucial moment for the industry, according to Martin Fullard, director, The Business of Events. In an industry that contributes over US$1.6 trillion to the global economy, the true value of business events extends far beyond the staggering financial statistics. A preview of The…

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