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The Destination Professional’s Guide to Community Engagement

Published: 7th April 2026
Host Destination: Global

Destinations International has released a comprehensive new resource designed to help destination leaders strengthen relationships with residents and stakeholders while advancing long-term community alignment. Grounded in insights from the Futures Study and shaped by global industry leaders, the Destination Professional’s Guide to Community Engagement offers a practical framework to help destination organizations measure meaningful impact.

Place-Led Approaches to Successful Talent Attraction and Retention

Published: 3rd April 2026
Host Destination: Global

City Nation Place has released a benchmarking report into the different approaches taken by a range of destinations to build competitiveness in attracting and retaining talent. There are certain to be many lessons that can be taken on board when designing business event strategies that share this same objective.

PCMA Launches New Business Intelligence Resource & Latest Outlook 2026 Report

Published: 2nd April 2026
Host Destination: Global

PCMA Insights, a resource for business events leaders has been released, designed to help make sense of an increasingly complex business environment. Also available to download is PCMA’s flagship annual report on how event strategists in companies and associations, and destination leaders in city and national DMOs worldwide are planning, designing and leading through 2026.

Northstar/Cvent PULSE Survey Reveals Rising Planner Concerns in APAC

Published: 30th March 2026
Host Destination: Asia Pacific

Findings from the newly released Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent PULSE Survey (APAC), conducted in March 2026, show geopolitical and economic risks rising to the top of planners’ concerns, reshaping sentiment across the region. Despite this, demand remains resilient as the region’s planners continue to actively source and book events.

Mission and Margin: Innovating for Growth in Associations

Published: 25th March 2026
Host Destination: Australia

This White Paper from MayvinGlobal association consultancy contains a case study on the journey undertaken by the Australian Business Events community to create a unified industry body, the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) in 2023, to ensure the sector had an authoritative voice that would be taken seriously by national government and other policymakers.

Residents’ view on Tourism in Amsterdam

Published: 20th March 2026
Host Destination: Amsterdam Europe Netherlands

This report provides insights into how the perceptions, experiences, concerns and thoughts of Amsterdam’s residents regarding local tourism issues have evolved. The study, by Inholland University of Applied Sciences, amsterdam&partners, & MMGY Global / TCI Research, found that Amsterdam’s residents do not oppose tourism per se, but call for a more thoughtful and balanced approach.

Global Socio-Political Impact Survey  2026 – Your Insights Needed!

Published: 18th March 2026
Host Destination: Global

Leading organisations of the global meetings and events industry (IAPCO, AIPC, AMCI, ICCA, IFES & PCMA) have joined forces again, to better understand the direct short- and long-term impacts of current global unrest, conflict and geo-political changes and compare with results from a similar body of research conducted in 2025. Submissions close 10th April 2026.

Exhibition Industry Re-Evaluates Global Markets With Multidimensional Framework

Published: 3rd March 2026
Host Destination: Global

Skift Meetings summarises the key findings of JWC’s annual Global Performance Review of the worldwide trade show and exhibition sector, including the consultancy’s first country-level ranking. China and US lead the way, but perhaps surprisingly, France appears at number three ahead of Germany.

Reimagining RFP Processes for International Association Meetings

Published: 28th February 2026
Host Destination: Global

This White Paper argues that current RFP models, largely designed more than two decades ago, have failed to keep pace with societal and business demands and expectations. To stay relevant, responsible and resilient, RFP processes must evolve from procurement tools into strategic frameworks for mission-aligned, impact-driven partnerships. From World PCO Alliance…

Business Events Deliver Big for NZ Economy, New Research Shows

Published: 16th February 2026
Host Destination: New Zealand

From Meeting Newz: Research released at the newly opened New Zealand International Convention Centre highlights the significant contribution that multi-day conferences and business events make to New Zealand. The report, resulting from a 12-month study in conjunction with Business Events Industry Aotearoa, showed that in 2025, the sector delivered $925M in economic and productivity contributions.

Impact of the Visitor Economy on Canadian Exports

Published: 5th February 2026
Host Destination: Canada

The visitor economy plays a critical role in Canada’s broader economic and trade performance. The Impact of the Visitor Economy on Canadian Exports, commissioned by Destinations International’s Canadian Destination Leadership Council and conducted in partnership with EY-Parthenon, provides new evidence of how inbound travel contributes to export growth and drives Canada’s international competitiveness.

UFI Global Exhibition Barometer 36th Edition (January 2026)

Published: 3rd February 2026
Host Destination: Global

This study is based on a global survey concluded in December 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 Barometer has a truly global reach, with 378 companies participating in this edition from 57 countries and regions.

German Convention Bureau Releases Latest ebx.lab Report on Future Evolution of Meetings

Published: 19th January 2026
Host Destination: Germany

This white paper is a timely contribution to the business events ecosystem. The insight gained from three ebx.lab editions is clear: the challenges facing stakeholders across the business events ecosystem are far more similar than expected, and the most effective solutions emerge where knowledge, data, perspectives, and resources are brought together through genuine collaboration.

Association Guide to Subvention: The Practical Edition

Published: 16th January 2026
Host Destination: Global

Event matchmaking platform Conferli has produced this guide for associations to help them maximise the financial and in-kind support they can obtain from host destinations, with advice built on the results of a collaborative research project with #Meet4Impact and the GDS-Movement into the worldwide subvention environment.

Freeman End-of-Year Trends Recap

Published: 13th January 2026
Host Destination: Global

2025 marked a major shift for the events industry, and Freeman’s End-of-Year Trends Recap examines what was most impactful. One of the significant opportunities, and challenges, coming in 2026 is how the industry must prioritise stronger retention strategies. Attendee retirement is outpacing attendee retention, creating a significant workforce challenge over the next three years.

Megatrends vs. Reality: How 2025 Event Predictions Played Out

Published: 6th January 2026
Host Destination: Global

In December 2024, Skift Meetings published its annual Skift Meetings Megatrends 2025 report, outlining the forces expected to shape business events in the year ahead. One year later, the results are mixed. Several trends materialized decisively. Others showed early promise but stalled amid operational, financial, or regulatory realities. Here’s how each prediction played out…

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