Sector: Events
Average UK Spend Grew in 2017, Says HBAA Meetings Barometer
Average spend both per meeting and per delegate grew significantly in the UK during 2017, says the HBAA Meetings Barometer. The research, developed with The MeetingsBenchmark, also shows the average daily delegate rate down slightly. 2017 was a good year for UK meeting sales, with 2018 on course to be even better. From Meetpie.com…
US Meetings Attendance Rose in 2017 by 3.6 Percent
The US economy gained momentum in 2017 and the meetings industry followed suit. There may however be speed bumps in 2018, organisers say, especially for those who plan international events. Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey finds challenges in obtaining visas to enter the US a growing problem for foreign delegates. From PCMA Convene…
UK Events and Meetings Cancelled After Heavy Snowfall
Events have been called off across the UK after heavy snowfall and subzero temperatures. In Edinburgh a job fair at the Assembly Rooms was postponed until May. In London a dinner organiser found half his guests having problems attending, then some of the chefs. “Doughnuts work at a formal event right?!” he tweeted. Photo: Derek Harper. From Meetpie.com…
EventWell Launches as Industry Educational Resource
EventWell has launched as the new social enterprise and educational resource for industry professionals, following on from an inaugural wellbeing campaign and official event week for the UK sector EventWell17. A board of eight professionals will oversee initial planning, creating awareness, and collating on eventwell.org of research, then the organising of EventWell18 this September. From Meetpie.com…
Face to Face the “Preferred Channel” for Healthcare
Meeting face to face is still highly valued in the digital age, according to Ashfield Meetings & Events’ 2018 follow up to its 2016 “Future of Meetings” white paper. Healthcare professionals are now saying their “preferred channel” to receive and learn medical content is through attendance at a scientific congress or meeting. From Meetpie.com…
US Meetings Generated $845bn in Business Sales During 2016
The US meetings economy continues to grow. The Events Industry Council, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and Oxford Economics have released a new report that shows the industry remains a critical contributor to the national economy. Meetings generated $325 billion in direct spend and $845 billion in business sales during 2016. From Meetings & Conventions…
5 April 2018
SITE Incentive Summit Americas 2018, Utah, USA
An exclusive opportunity that brings together cross-functional incentive travel leaders to network, share learnings and grow business. The agenda includes: Engaging and relevant education targeting sophisticated industry professionals; Friendly gatherings, such as a welcome reception, downtown Dine Arounds, delicious meals and a closing evening event; Rejuvenating activities, like skiing, snowmobiling, spa experiences, a Mines & Wines Tour,…
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