Summer is coming and everyone wants to take a break before the pressure rises, right? Well, not so fast... organisations such as UIA, SITE and IFES are releasing reports on various segments of our industry; destinations like Berlin and Paris are focused on attracting events and conferences sooner rather than later; and other CVBs and boards continue to move the pieces for a big comeback. HQ stays on the ball at all times, and shares with you...

HQ Reports: Riga is Giving a Pause for Thought

MEET RĪGA, the CVB of the Latvian capital, is set to close its doors until the end of the Summer, when the new Riga investment agency will take over. In the meantime, the city is getting ready for #Phygital Events with sustainable goals in mind.

UIA releases 62nd International Meetings Statistics Repor t

The report provides two views of a sector now facing multiple challenges due to the pandemic: data in the year 2019 are presented in-full, the “last good year” before the crisis, in addition to an analysis of what took place in 2020.

Berlin’s MICE Sector Poised to Launch Restart

From 15 to 23 June 2021, Berlin plans to host three business pilot events with up to 500 in-person attendees, to relaunch the MICE sector: namely, Capital Congress Medicine and Health 2021, Greentech Festival, and Industry Day.

Trade Shows and Conferences Return to Viparis Venues

The congress of the French Intensive Care Society, at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, and VivaTech at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, will debut the Parisian season in June. A strong finish to 2021 with a 90% confirmation rate for events

SITE Releases White Paper on the Future of Incentive Travel

SITE Foundation has launched a White Paper on the future of incentive travel that indicates a sooner-than-expected return to travel, and highlights how safety is now the number one priority for corporate organisers.

Moving to Coopetition Should Come Naturally to Associations

One of the biggest ongoing concerns of most associations is staying ahead of their competitors. What would happen if these competitors found ways to create win-win situations for everyone? Like moving from competition to coopetition.

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EVENTS & WEBINARS this week...

Brussels Insights: FutureMapping
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
11:00am CEST

Join a group of association trailblazers in their exploration of three mega-trends and how these can trigger true association innovation.
Register here

Women in Association: Leaders of Tomorrow
Thursday, 24 June 2021
9:30am SGT

Join this PCMA session jointly organised with BEAM and powered by MBS, where women in associations reflect on what success, leadership and effective people will look like in the future.

IFES MasterClass 2021
24 and 25 Junes 2021
Hybrid Space, Hanover

IFES upcoming MasterClass focuses on getting you back in the driver‘s seat! One year after the first lock down hit most parts of the world, this interactive format will prepare you for the new future of the industry.

Ask UFI Anything
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
5:00pm CEST

Perhaps you’re wondering what trends we are seeing in the industry, how re-openings are going, or if there is any recent case studies from live events. UFI will be happy to discuss all this with you. Sign up now