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25 April 2024 15:00

Results of the Meeting & EventBarometer 2023/24: Ongoing Upward Trend in the German Events Market – Sustainable Transformation of the Industry Manifested

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the GCB German Convention Bureau and the EVVC European Association of Event Centres present the results of the "Meeting & EventBarometer 2023/2024". The key figures for the German events market in 2023 confirm the upward trend of recent years: Both the number of events and attendees continue to rise and are gradually approaching pre-Covid levels.

9 April 2024 07:56

Future-Proofing Meetings “Made in Germany”: Five Partners Collaborating With the GCB German Convention Bureau With Focus on Innovation and Sustainability

Progress needs cooperation: In 2024, five major brands are deepening their partnership with the GCB German Convention Bureau. Besides its diverse marketing and communication services, the GCB’s role in providing thought leadership for the industry is a compelling reason for the partners.

22 January 2024 14:00

How to Create Meaningful Business Events: Future Meeting Space Presents 2023 Research Results

Using an engaging “late-night show” setting, the Future Meeting Space innovation network presented the key findings from its latest research phase, which was concluded in 2023. Headlined "Creating Meaningful Events in Challenging Times", the research project focused on developing innovative event elements that deliver a lasting impact and genuine meaning for attendees.

4 December 2023 13:05

Creating Meaningful Events in Challenging Times – Invitation: New "Future Meeting Space" Insights Live on January 22, 2024

In order for business events to fully unleash their potential for success even in challenging times, they need to serve a purpose, leave a legacy, and have genuine meaning. But how can meetings, conferences, and congresses meet these requirements? What are the event features that organisers need to focus on in the future as key success factors? In its latest research phase, the Future Meeting Spac

22 September 2023 16:03

PCMA and Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe Announce New Sustainability Conference for 2024

PCMA and the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) announced a new sustainability conference to be hosted in conjunction with Convening EMEA 2024 (30 September – 2 October) in Barcelona, Spain. The news was shared during the closing session of Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

22 May 2023 14:30

Collaborative Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events: New Whitepaper by Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe

The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) presents a new whitepaper titled “How can National Convention Bureaux Leverage Their Influence for Sustainability?”

16 May 2023 15:45

Event market in Germany gradually recovering: Quantitative growth and ongoing development of offerings provide opportunities - Results of Meeting- & EventBarometer 2022/23

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the GCB German Convention Bureau and the EVVC European Association of Event Centres present the results of the new "Meeting & EventBarometer 2022/2023".

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