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Nearly 90 senior executives and thought leaders gathered in Washington, DC for the new gathering, designed to bring together the most influential voices in corporate travel management. The event offered a platform where Travel Management Companies, suppliers and buyers could exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and explore the evolving business case for managed travel. From TravelPulse…
Flight disruptions are intensifying in the U.S. as some 13,000 air-traffic controllers continue working without pay amid the federal shutdown. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said staffing has reached the lowest point in decades, and many controllers are working six days a week without pay during the government shutdown. From Northstar…
Over 17,000 attendees flocked to Las Vegas 7-9 October for the latest edition of this world-leading business events marketplace, with strong international participation and record volumes of scheduled appointments. The record number of visitors came despite the U.S. federal government’s shutdown, which is slowing down air traffic and customs. From Northstar Meetings Group…
Despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty, meeting planner optimism continues to trend upward, although 2026 expectations have softened slightly for both meeting volume and attendance. Download the free report for exclusive data, region-by-region breakdowns, and deeper insights into the global events industry. From M&C Asia…
Uncertainty is making way for optimism in APAC’s events industry, a sign of the region’s quick rebound from tariff shocks, according to the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey September 2025. Download the free report for exclusive data, region-by-region breakdowns, and deeper insights into how optimism – and caution – are shaping global events. From M&C…
The impact and value of business events won’t be maximised by cutting and pasting past models. For the sector to enjoy long-term success, inspiration and innovation need to be drawn from every potential source. From M&C/Asia: Event designers wanting to leave an impression on attendees can learn a thing or two from creators across industries…
James Lancaster, Editorial Director at Northstar Meetings Group, highlights how stricter immigration policies are increasingly affecting international conferences. Visa denials, particularly for delegates from the Global South, limit participation and make global collaboration more difficult, raising questions about inclusivity and the ability to address shared challenges effectively.
From Northstar Meetings Group: Brand USA executives set a largely optimistic tone during their summer board meeting Thursday, acknowledging the challenges ahead while highlighting promising developments and underscoring the imperative that they market the country effectively as a travel destination. “Like many of you, we were disappointed by the reduction of Brand USA’s federal matching…
From Northstar Meetings Group: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s 2025 BIO International Convention brought more than 20,000 biotech and life sciences professionals to Boston on June 16-19. More than four in 10 of the registrants (43 percent) were international, with Korea, Canada, the U.K., Japan and China representing the top five countries in attendance, respectively.
From AMI: The Meetings Show 2025 brought together almost 6,000 event professionals – including hundreds from associations – for meaningful meetings, enlightening education and collaborative conversations. More than 16,000 meetings took place between buyers and exhibitors over two days at Excel London on 25-26 June, with more than 9,000 of the meetings pre-scheduled, generating game-changing…
From Northstar Meetings Group: Destinations International has released the findings of its 2025 DestinationNEXT Futures Study. The research, which is conducted every two years in partnership with MMGY NextFactor, focuses on top trends impacting the industry, as well as strategies for navigating current issues. The 2025 report includes insights from a global advisory council, five…
From M&C Asia: New Zealand’s Canterbury region, which includes the city of Christchurch, aims to attract new conference bid opportunities and bring major international space conferences and scientific events to the region, following the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy. The Strategy is an initiative which aims to establish the Canterbury region of New…
From M&C Asia: Indonesia’s hospitality and MICE industries are facing a new crisis, as sweeping government budget cuts begin to bite. A recent survey by the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) reveals a looming wave of layoffs, with most businesses planning to reduce their workforce by 10–30%. Some 90% have…
Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this…
Northstar’s global hosted-buyer event for the incentive travel industry—brings together the most highly-qualified incentive travel buyers with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from around the world. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group…
Presented by SportsTravel, and hosted by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, TEAMS ’25 will be held October 13–16 in Columbus, Ohio. Launched in 1998, TEAMS draws more than 1,300 participants including CEOs, executive directors and event managers from sports organizations as well as representatives from sports commissions and convention bureaus, corporate sponsors, event suppliers and…
Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this…
Destination Hawaii—Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event—brings together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the islands of Hawaii. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group. This unique event…
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