The immediate economic return of hosting PCMA’s flagship event is secondary to its potential long-term benefits: enhancing the city's reputation and generating a long-term pipeline of citywide convention business.
Excel London's delayed expansion is finally open. Its new conferencing facilities are helping position the venue for a strong financial future, largely driven by a surge in North American business.
The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.