Meetings International | BIR, No. 17: Table of Contents
A Foresight State of Mind
IntroAtti Soenarso on entering an era of actionable foresight, and acting like citizens of the future to manifest a better one.
We Need to Care About Our Social Licence
Social LicenceBusinesses need to maintain a level of acceptance or approval by local communities and stakeholders.
Four Countries Submit Candidature Dossiers to Organise World Expo 2030
RadarKorea (Busan), Italy (Rome), Ukraine (Odesa) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) are in the running.
The African Opportunity for Associations
Economic GrowthIs it time to tap into some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and over half the world’s youth population?
Business Travel Spending Up, but Full Recovery Not Expected Until 2026
RadarBTI report finds that persistent inflation is the biggest obstacle to accelerated global business travel recovery.
A Time to Reflect
ReflectionsThe book Business Events Legacies seeks to help inform discussion about the future of the industry.
Open Data: A Key to Future-Proof Business Events
Data managementThe event industry may be at the mercy of transformation but also contributes to solving the challenges of our time.
Nine Insights for the Future of Business Travel
ResearchNew metastudy identifies takeways and remaining research white spots for the future of business events and business travel.
South Korea: Business Event Companies Are Accelerating Investment in Digital Transformation
TransformationKorea doubles down on hybrid events as research suggest the format is here to stay.
Global Construction of Hotels In 2023: 2,658 New Hotels Are Expected to Open
RadarFour franchise companies account for 55 per cent of all projects in the global construction pipeline.
Dubai Winning Bids for 99 Major Global Business Events
Strategic ObjectivesSees continued strong response from planners in bringing international business events to Dubai.
Look Beyond Passion
HospitalityAfter a few years on hold, he spirit is full of energy, innovation is top of mind, and the future has never been brighter. Or?
Planning for Uncertainty and Disruption: How to Adapt to Tomorrow’s Trends Today
Strategic planningRecent years have taught modern professionals that the unexpected is now the only thing to expect.
The Event Industry Will Almost Triple by 2028
KellermanThrough madness, bleakness and highly uncertain times there appears to be good reason for optimism going forward.