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IBTM Asia Pacific Launches as Aussies & Kiwis Skip Out of IBTM World
From Skift Meetings: The 2023 edition of IBTM World closed today in Barcelona, Spain. The show was led by Claudia Hall, a new event director announced in November, RX as the new event director for IBTM World. She replaced David Thompson, who departed from the role in September after five years. The mood was upbeat,…
Forecasting the Next 18 Months of Corporate Travel
From hospitalitynet, by Vivek Neb: Business travel is back. Data from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) projects that international business travel spending will reach $1.5 trillion in 2024, surpassing peaks of $1.4 trillion in 2019. By 2027, GBTA predicts that spending will have reached almost $1.8 trillion, a 25% increase from pre-pandemic levels. Business…
There’s both I’M and ACT in Impact
Ever since we introduced our annual Talking Point, which acts as a single, cohesive theme for our two market-leading trade shows, we’ve gleaned huge satisfaction from exploring and planning the impact we could make with it each year. Previous Talking Points included Legacy, Imagination, Nature and Human Nature. This year, having lived through so much…
Meeting UFI’s new Mr President
From Exhibition World: Paul Colston gets new UFI president and CEO of dmg events Geoff Dickinson’s views on the state of the industry and the association’s strategy going into 2024… How do you assess the recent UFI Congress in Las Vegas, its highlights and the key questions and challenges that arose from the sessions and…
BIAF 2023: A Glimpse into the Future of Associations
From Boardroom: On 13-14 December, the Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) unfolded its dynamic agenda at Maison de la Poste, a beacon of sustainability in the heart of the Belgian capital. With approximately 100 participants, the forum emerged as a melting pot of novel ideas and forward-thinking discussions, delving into contemporary themes such as cybersecurity,…
Meet the Visionary Canadians Attracting International Events
From Boardroom: When people think of Canada, they may picture pristine mountainous landscapes, the most famously friendly people in the world or perhaps a bottle of maple syrup. And while Canada is blessed with unparalleled natural beauty and an incredibly welcoming population – some of whom enjoy a drizzle of syrup here and there…
Green Backed: The Rise of Sustainable Subventions
From AMI: As associations become more focused on people and planet, Holly Patrick looks at how sustainable subvention initiatives are paving the way for greener gatherings… In the hyper-competitive international meetings market, “subventions and financial grants are super important,” says Elena Fis, sustainability officer at congress organiser Kenes group. “A lot of destinations have significant…
Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability
From PCMA: The Olympic Games, the largest sporting event in the world, is aiming to make next year’s edition in Paris its most sustainable ever. What can the events community learn from its plans and its progress? In ways both small and large, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a series of firsts….
Federal Action is Critical for Travel Industry’s Revival
From Northstar Meetings Group: At Northstar’s Leadership Forum in Monterey, Calif., Geoff Freeman outlined the U.S. Travel Association’s strategy to spur that action and sector growth. The trillion-dollar travel industry is plagued by a lack of recognition and respect among business leaders and policymakers in the United States, according to Geoff Freeman, CEO of the…
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