At the 2025 ICCA BI Coopetition, members showcased innovative ways of using business intelligence to identify opportunities, strengthen bidding strategies, and drive growth for their destinations. Among the finalists was Fikiswa Mgolombane, Business Development Coordinator – Business Events…
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At the 2025 ICCA BI Coopetition, Tourism New Zealand was recognised as the winner for its innovative project, "Maximizing Conference Success: A Replicable AI and BI Model for Destinations." The project was presented at the ICCA Congress by Penelope Ryan on behalf of Tourism New Zealand and was…
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A moderator’s role today is to turn ideas into lived meaning and translate that meaning into action, not on stage alone, but in the minds and lives of the people in the room. Today, more than ever, people are looking for shared meaning, a way to feel that what they do matters, and that they are…
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The RFP models currently used across the international association sector were largely designed more than two decades ago, before the urgency of climate change, before sustainability and ESG reporting became standard practice, and before expectations expanded to include inclusion, belonging, and…
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This Copenhagen Risk Assessment white paper has been developed at the initiative of Copenhagen Convention Bureau, due to the pressing need to increase the awareness and knowledge of risk management and risk sharing in the business events industry. Consultations and an online survey were conducted…
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The State of Sustainability in Association Events ICCA and Destination Canada have unveiled The State of Sustainability in Associations Report, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the…
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The ICCA Business Intelligence (BI) platform is a game-changer for destinations looking to secure key conference wins and elevate their strategic approach to business development. At the 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition, finalist Revin Samuel from Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) showcased how…
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At the 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition, Sarah Fleming, Managing Director of SFA-Connect, showcased an innovative approach to utilise the ICCA Business Intelligence platform to drive strategic success in conference bidding. Her winning project, “Leveraging Sector-First Strategies and ICCA BI for Successful…
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This year's IMEX brought the meetings and events industry together once again to exchange ideas, build relationships, and contribute to our shared goals. One of the topics that motivates our community is advocacy — a word that conveys a powerful message. This document is a starting point…
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In a joint effort with ICCA members, ICCA’s Research Team compiled data on almost 10,000 meetings that took place over the course of 2023 throughout every region around the globe. This year's report stands out for the increased continental diversity in the Top 20 country rank as, besides European…
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