PCMA Convene

JULY 7, 2025

two academic associations have taken the unusual step of moving their planned meetings from the U.S. Member safety was a key driver of WFRN’s decision to move its 2026 biannual meeting to Canada, but so was academic freedom. “We WFRN’s 2024 conference was also held in Montréal. Amid escalating political volatility in the U.S.,

2026

MPI

JUNE 23, 2025

” Town Hall: Get Involved MPI leaders Paul Van Deventer (MPI President & CEO), Rob Adams (MPI International Board of Directors chair) and Rebecca DeLuca (MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees chair) provided status updates and fielded questions from the audience at MPI’s General Membership Meeting and Town Hall.

2029

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

trillion in tariffs on imports of items used at conferences such as aluminum, paper and copper, events industry organizations issued statements pleading for relief based on the importance of conferences and events. The message coincided with Global Meetings Industry Day on March 3 and the build up to U.S. Read More: Essential!

2028

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

ASM Global Europe, a leader in venue management and event strategy, will be attending The Meetings Show 2024 this week, where eight of its leading venues will be exhibiting. In particular, the teams at The Meetings Show will be showcasing the portfolio’s comprehensive conferences, meetings and events capabilities.

2027

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

It’s easy to see how our purpose-built conference centre has benefited our local area. It’s construction alone resulted in 250-300 jobs across 22 South Wales firms, equating to contracts worth £22 million, and since opening its doors in 2019, the venue has confirmed events worth £161m to the visitor economy up until 2028.

2028

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) today announced the launch of Exceptional Experiences, a two-day conference and ideas showcase dedicated to experiential marketing and live events. It will also act as a platform to network with an opportunity for one-to-one meetings and to share best practice and learnings.

Travel

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. After adding 215,278 sq.

2021

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

ASM recently confirmed details of four new venues opening between now and 2027, which include two being used by the BOA: Opening 2026 – the new Olympia Conference Centre will sit alongside the venue’s world-famous exhibition spaces in the heart of London. billion regeneration project.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Its main hall will seat up to 4,000 delegates with 95 meeting rooms, 14 offices and 3 Majlis available. Construction on the $2 billion center is expected to begin in 2024 with completion in 2028. The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre welcomed its first conference in May with eight international conventions booked for 2022. .

Retail

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

billion by 2028 – an economic force to be reckoned with. However, thanks to the downtime experienced over the last two years, planners, event spaces and suppliers have been given an opportunity to reassess their strategies and innovate their offerings so that they can better meet their customers’ demands for sustainable events.

2028

Social Tables

APRIL 16, 2019

Think about how the meetings & events industry has evolved in just the past ten years. Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? Planners are tasked with planning more meetings – 60% of respondents reported planning more meetings in the year ahead.

Event Management

SmartMeetings

JULY 17, 2017

The International Olympic Committee made a historical announcement on July 11 in Lausanne, Switzerland, with the unanimous decision to award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games simultaneously to Los Angeles and Paris , which each made strong pitches during the bidding process. The post LA vs. Paris: Which Olympic City Wins for Meetings?

Meetings

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And, as always, the Forecast includes our Annual Meetings Market Survey , which gives us a strong sense of where we stand at this moment in time the ups, the downs, the challenges, and our overall mood. The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond.

2025

Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

The country’s convention bureau is now promoting Cyprus as a world-class conference and events location. The recently refurbished Filoxenia Conference Centre can seat up to 850 people in its largest room and offers ample amenities for large conferences and conventions. each year to 2028. Czech Republic.

Tourism

Unique Venues

MAY 10, 2023

The state-of-the-art stadium reimagines the fan experience and has hosted a variety of events since it opened, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football Championship Game in 2023, and plans to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028.

Venues

Nunify

OCTOBER 17, 2023

billion by 2028 Before the pandemic in 2020, the event industry was valued at approximately $800 billion. until 2028. Virtual fatigue is real – 70% of events and 87% of meetings are being conducted in person 1. Notable rise in corporate spending on in meetings & events. Events are back and estimated to reach $2.2

2023

Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

It is predicted that the event app market will keep on expanding in 2024 on its way to the expected $2,6 million growth in 2028. Not only does it help to ensure efficient and timely communication, but it also facilitates one-on-one meetings as well as better engagement. And it will happen for a reason.

Event Apps

Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

It is predicted that the event app market will keep on expanding in 2024 on its way to the expected $2,6 million growth in 2028. Not only does it help to ensure efficient and timely communication, but it also facilitates one-on-one meetings as well as better engagement. And it will happen for a reason.

Event Apps

Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

dollars mark by 2028, staying updated with emerging trends is imperative. Access the full whitepaper now by clicking on the button below: DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual.

2024

Nunify

OCTOBER 6, 2022

billion by 2028. Here are the event planning fields you can focus on: MEEC (Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions) consists of business-focused tourism, hospitality, and corporate events, so catering to the needs of your clients at the highest possible level is going to be a must.

2028

Socio Events

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a report by Insight Partners, the event industry is going to double in size by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% According to American Express’s Global Meetings and Events Forecast , organizations and attendees alike want to meet in person. through the next five years.

2023

Nunify

OCTOBER 15, 2021

from 2021 to 2028.” Airmeet offers speed networking and other elaborate features to transform your meet and greets or opportunities to mingle as if you were in person. You can experience speed networking, book a conference room, mingle at your convenience. Nunify transforms the potential for networking opportunities online.

2028

Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Propelled by these possibilities, the global events market is expected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to Verified Market Research. Today, there are three types of events that can be planned: In-person events: Traditional face-to-face gatherings, such as a trade show, conference, or corporate event. Planning event content.

Event Planning

Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

billion by 2028, an 11.2% Course:- Hospitality Management ( conference and event planning management). The pace at which the events industry is growing, a number of colleges are offering a variety of courses to meet the demand for qualified event management professionals. billion in 2019 and is expected to grow to $1,552.9

Event Management

Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

through 2028. Increase attendee engagement: Meeting and interacting with event attendees in a real-time environment is a great opportunity to foster a deeper customer relationship and deliver a more connected experience. The event planning industry is an increasingly competitive market.

Event Marketing

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Booking.com Spotlights Tips for Solo Female Business Travelers With most professionals in the meetings industry being female, we want to make sure you stay savvy and safe during your next business trip. The post Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Tourism

PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2016

“Everyone seemed excited to see us there, because the conference hadn’t been to the United States since 1967,” said Nathan Hermiston, director of destination sales for Meet Minneapolis, whose colorful booth at Apimondia 2015 was the culmination of an 18-month-long bid for Apimondia 2019.

Conference

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Currently, 123 international and national business events are confirmed from now till 2028 worth more than $803 million and expected to attract close to 134,000 delegates filling over 385,000 room nights across the city.

2028

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Eastside Rooms, Birminghams newest conference and events venue, is celebrating a landmark 2024, having welcomed an impressive 76,518 event attendees through its doors. Expanding partnerships with professional conference organisers to bring more large-scale, impactful events to Birmingham.

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