Analysis

Building ambition, simplifying complexity and creating momentum
24 February 2026
The industry has turned a corner. With forward bookings at 106% of pre-pandemic levels, face-to-face events are proving irreplaceable in an era of AI and global uncertainty.
Association
New research shows business events delivering big for NZ economy
Australasia
Destinations International report links Canada’s visitor economy to export growth
North America
Sarawak releases landmark Destination Legacy Report
IBTMWorld
ICCA and Destination Canada publish sustainability survey findings
North America
BCD 2026 Travel Market Report predicts weak economic growth with hotel rates rising up to 5%
21 November 2025
Economic headwinds loom for 2026. Corporate travel faces its weakest growth since 2009 as hotel rates surge nearly 5% globally.
North America
IBTM World Trends Report highlights industry resilience and future-proofing strategies
IBTMWorld
GainingEdge releases third edition of its global Intellectual Capital report
North America
AI and workforce scarcity are shaping hospitality talent issues, says HSMAI report
North America
Travel shifts to experience-led tourism, Skyscanner report finds
UK
RainFocus reveals AI strategy based on “unified data approach”
10 October 2025
AI becomes a teammate, not just a tool. RainFocus shifts its event platform.
News
Connections Luxury Asia Pacific reports successful Tokyo debut
Asia
Travel sector faces 43m worker shortfall by 2035 according to new report
News
ICCA and SANCBE launch joint study on industry academic offerings
News
Case study: Sydney's landmark hosting of the 16th World Congress on Endometriosis
Europe
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Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre reports record-breaking €50m congress year
Europe
FCM Meetings & Events unveils global Reporting & Analytics Tool
North America
ICCA calls for submission of data for new governmental meetings ranking
North America

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