Global Meetings

After a devasting earthquake, is now the time to bring more than 10,000 people to a meeting in Marrakech? The IMF and World Bank are working with Morocco to make the call.

How much will your meetings cost next year? Projections from CWT and GBTA suggest 2 to 3 percent more than in 2023.

Check your passport expiration date. If you need a new one, don’t wait to apply. The U.S. State Department is overloaded with requests.

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection.

U.S. Travel estimates that the “embarrassingly long” wait times for first-time visa applicants from non-visa-waiver countries will keep 2.6 million people from visiting the U.S. in 2023.

Is there a future for pre-scheduled appointments at exhibitions? One industry leader believes strongly in their value.

In addition to significantly enlarging its portfolio of b-to-b shows, Informa also acquires more brands in the meeting, convention, and trade-show planning field.