Study on Impact of Coronavirus on European Convention Sector
Recovery led by small domestic-oriented events with international events to follow. Changes in attendee behaviour call for innovative products.
The Economic Impact of Messukeskus Helsinki Melted By 80 per Cent
Pandemic damage radiates over the business life of the entire Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Davies Tanner Launches Global Report on Destination Marketing and Communications in Partnership With IBTM Events
Accurate intelligence on the topic helps destinations navigate their way forward and develop new strategies in a rapidly changing environment.
Hybrid City Alliance Adds Eight New Members
A host of new members since its launch in December 2020 expands the Alliance’s reach to now include destinations across five continents.
AIM Group Presents IASP 2020 Virtual Conference: Connecting People, Communities and Innovation Ecosystems
AIM Group International presents the case history of the first full virtual congress of the global community of innovators, from advanced science parks and innovation ecosystems.
New Partnership Set to Drive US Convention Business to International Destinations
Gaining Edge initiative assists destinations to secure conventions, incentive programs and meetings originating from North America.
Why the Knowledge Economy is the Secret Sufferer of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Conventions, symposiums, association meetings and trade exhibitions all disappeared overnight, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
BestCities Announces New Board Appointments
Kit Lykketoft is appointed New Chair, Dr Edward Koh takes on the new role of Incoming Chair and Julia Swanson is new Treasurer.
15 Meeting and Event Trends for 2021
New ebook from Cvent documents trends and recommendations to accelerate hotels and venue business recovery.
GainingEdge Ranks Intellectual Capital of Conference Destinations
First annual report Leveraging Intellectual Capital (of convention destinations) is based on an analysis of international association leadership.
Ranked: These Countries Most Favour a Cashless Society
The argument for a cashless society has been around for a while, but the rapid rise of the Coronavirus crisis has intensified the debate.
Annamaria Ruffini on the Current Pandemic Crisis and the Role of the Industry Associations
The former president of Site Global turns an analytical eye on the current state of affairs for the global events industry.
MCI Increases NPS by 7 per Cent
Global engagement and marketing agency MCI announces the results of its customer satisfaction survey.
Why Consistent Measurement Matters for Live Events
EMMC highlights how an industry-wide consensus on what to measure will raise the credibility of event impact.
Exhibition Industry Bullish for 2021
Global exhibition organisers association UFI predicts revenue will double this year over a crippling 2020 with companies keeping faith in value of face-to-face meetings.
