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Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey December 2025
The latest survey results show that unanticipated government actions are the biggest threat to meetings. Planner sentiment is trending downward again: Forty-four percent of planners are less optimistic than they were six months ago. Compression has eased and RFP responses have improved, though planner concerns over costs and contract terms have increased.
Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience
A new U.S. Travel–Ipsos poll shows Americans fear the United States is falling behind other countries in delivering a modern, efficient travel experience. Congress can make immediate progress by returning billions of dollars from the the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee — a charge added to every airline ticket that is supposed to fund TSA operations…
16 June 2026
GDS-Forum and Impact Day 2026, Szczecin, Poland
This is not another conference – it’s a living lab where destination leaders convene to co-create a bold new blueprint for regenerative impact, resilience, and courage. Through collaborative workshops, deep dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning, we will prototype solutions for the pressing challenges of climate disruption and social change. Join us to harness our collective intelligence…
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Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026
Skift’s latest report highlights persistent uncertainty, talent gaps, condensed timeframes and rising costs, along with the impact of AI, political polarisation and the increasing prevalence of “micro events”. Lots of strategic issues are covered in this thought-provoking report, with clear insights on how to deal with the forces defining the year ahead.
ICCA and EarthCheck Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainability in Global Business Events
ICCA proudly announces a landmark sustainability partnership with EarthCheck, unveiled during the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in ICCA’s mission to embed sustainability and measurable climate action across the global business events industry. Under a new two-year agreement, EarthCheck becomes ICCA’s sustainability partner, reinforcing ICCA’s commitment to reducing…
UN Tourism Presents Ulysses Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sector to Professor Larry Dwyer
UN Tourism has presented Professor Larry Dwyer with the prestigious Ulysses Prize in recognition of his commitment to using knowledge to guide action and creating lasting, positive change. The prize was awarded during a special ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney, where he serves as Professor and Adjunct Fellow.
BestCities Global Alliance
The BestCities Global Alliance is comprised of 13 premier convention bureaus partnering to help associations achieve success through their international events. Partners include: Berlin Cape Town Copenhagen Dubai Dublin Guadalajara Houston Madrid Melbourne Singapore Tokyo Vancouver Washington, DC Not only does BestCities work alongside the association through all phases of their events, we also…
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#MEET4IMPACT
#MEET4IMPACT is a non-profit organization aiming at changing the way we plan, measure and demonstrate the value of conferences, and the conference industry at large. Their core mission is to empower the business events sector to maximize positive social impact through events. To achieve this mission, they work with associations and destinations providing them with the…
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Senthil Gopinath
Chief Executive Officer, ICCA
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Senthil Gopinath has over 20 years’ experience in the meetings, association and leisure industry. He has held a wide range of positions, including CEO of Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, and Vice President of Kuoni. In 2006 Senthil moved to Dubai to work for Congress Solutions International, the Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) arm of Emirates Group….
Lesley Williams
Consultant, GainingEdge
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Lesley joined BestCities in 2017 as Market Development Director, and was Managing Director from January 2020 to July 2023, following the decision of BestCities to award extending the management contract to GainingEdge. Lesley is a strong supporter and advocate of the beyond tourism impacts of meetings. In 2017 BestCities formed a collaboration with ICCA to…
Kai Hattendorf
Founder & CEO, htf consulting
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Kai Hattendorf is one of the most prominent thought leaders in the global business events and exhibition industry, building on a decades-long legacy of transformation and innovation across the sector. In his decade at the helm of Paris-based UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, he spearheaded numerous initiatives and projects to develop the…
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