Category: Reports
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A record year for venues finally slows in Q4, says Events Economy Tracker from The Business of Events
According to the latest Events Economy Tracker from The Business of Events, UK meeting venues finished 2024 strongly despite a slowdown in event bookings and revenues per delegate.
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VisitBritain announces its Business Events Growth Programme supported 62 events in 18 cities to boost economy
VisitBritain’s programme to support Britain to secure international business events and increase delegate attendance has resulted in a boost to the economy of £45.5 million, with 62 business events supported in 18 cities across the nations and regions. The results, announced at an event on 29 October convening events industry leaders in London, cover the VisitBritain…
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UK Events Report published; industry valued at £61.7 billion
UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation of the UK’s events industry, is pleased to announce the findings of its anticipated UK Events Report 2024. The report, compiled by Great Potential Consultancy, highlights the industry’s critical role in the economy, generating £61.653 billion annually and affirming its resilience following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering a wide…
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Global Destination Report 2024: survey open, ICC Belfast confirmed as headline partner
Help Shape the Future of Global Business Events The Business of Events 2024 Global Destination Report study is now live, and we are inviting destination marketing professionals and senior leaders from across the global business events industry to share their thinking. Created in partnership with IBTM World and ICC Belfast, and conducted by SFA Connect,…
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The Business of Events publishes latest International Planner Sentiment Report 2024
The annual report, which was first published in 2020, uses desk-based research to track the sentiment of planners in ten specific areas to determine the key factors influencing their choice of destination. The audiences surveyed include planners from corporate, association, agency and incentive & reward across the UK, Europe and North America.
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Conference sector average revenues up 14%, says report
A whitepaper from the Hospitality Professionals Association has revealed the conference and events sector’s average total revenue up 14%. Combined analysis from De Vere Hotels, Hotstats, Venue Performance and HOSPA has shone a spotlight on the state of UK conferences and events, taking data from 2019 up until the first quarter of 2024 to paint…
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Events Economy Tracker Q4 2023: budgets remain tight but in-person appetite remains
In Q4 2023, the conference and meetings industry continued its upward trajectory, culminating in the highest number of events held in November, according to the latest Events Economy Tracker Report by The Business of Events, which uses data by Venue Performance. Download for free here. Typically, December experiences a decline in business activity, as corporate…
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ICCA paints global event picture with latest report
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has released its latest report titled Beyond Borders – How Associations Business Events Bring the World Together, delving into the global impact of business events spanning over six decades.
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Global Destination Report 2023: Download now
The Business of Events’ Global Destination Report 2023 has been released. Download the report here. The report was unveiled during a session at IBTM World, 28th November. Research and lead generation agency, SFA Connect (SFA) were appointed in August 2023 by The Business of Events (TBOE) and their management company Davies Tanner (DT) to conduct…
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Events Economy Tracker Q3 2023: Revenue Per Delegate sees summer drop and September surges
Q3 2023 experienced a typical summer dip in July and August, yet September stood out with a significant surge in confirmed events, marking the highest level in recent years. Notably, forward bookings exhibited signs of softening, presenting a nuanced picture of the industry’s trajectory.