It takes a minimum of 849 days to get a visitor visa interview appointment in Mexico City. In Bogota, it’s 640 days. Mumbai, 499 days. These delays have a tangible negative impact on the events industry.
With fewer association meetings overall, the latest ICCA report reveals which destinations are gaining or losing market share in this competitive landscape.
The 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt illustrated the global recovery and growth of the events industry, while not neglecting learning and sustainability.
Getting into the mind of MCI Group CEO Sebastien Tondeur provides a compelling insight into the company's strategic direction and the evolving landscape of the events industry.
It is no surprise that meetings are getting larger, but what is surprising is that they have increased 25% from an average of 116 attendees to 145, according to newly released data from Knowland and Amadeus.