Global Meetings

At PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference, Hillary and Bill Clinton will take the stage together for a moderated conversation aimed at event professionals and hospitality suppliers. Here’s how they were booked and what they’ll discuss.

Overall, the prognosis for the business-events economy is good. But even as parts of the world have surpassed their 2019 business levels, for others the pandemic recovery is uneven and slow.

The annual events-industry show in Barcelona just wrapped up, and a big-picture analysis released there includes some interesting survey findings and perspectives from planners at organizations around the world.

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees will soon be certified in event sustainability.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s meetings division plans to plant its flag across Europe and Asia.

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.

Business leaders and academics have lined up to help Destination Canada land international conferences.