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Key Event Planning Statistics, Facts & Trends [2023 update]

Nunify

billion by 2028 Before the pandemic in 2020, the event industry was valued at approximately $800 billion. until 2028. Over two-thirds of events and meetings have reverted to in-person formats, with some internal and small-scale meetings even surpassing attendance levels seen in 2019. Events are back and estimated to reach $2.2

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The power of events knows no boundaries: New report from ICC Wales explores the value of face-to-face meetings

Prestige Events Magazine

It’s easy to see how our purpose-built conference centre has benefited our local area. It’s construction alone resulted in 250-300 jobs across 22 South Wales firms, equating to contracts worth £22 million, and since opening its doors in 2019, the venue has confirmed events worth £161m to the visitor economy up until 2028.

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Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

EventMB

Construction on the $2 billion center is expected to begin in 2024 with completion in 2028. The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre welcomed its first conference in May with eight international conventions booked for 2022. . The new center will feature 800,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 100,000-square-foot ballroom.

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The 10 Best Event Management Presentations for Planners & Marketers

Social Tables

Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? Bleisure” will be bigger than ever – Citing statistics from Destination International, Berger reports that more and more attendees are looking at conferences and tradeshows as an excuse for leisure travel.

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Guest Blog: The 7 MICE hotspots of tomorrow revealed

Event Industry News

The country’s convention bureau is now promoting Cyprus as a world-class conference and events location. The recently refurbished Filoxenia Conference Centre can seat up to 850 people in its largest room and offers ample amenities for large conferences and conventions. each year to 2028. Czech Republic.

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Inside the Bid Process for a Citywide Conference

PCMA Convene

“Everyone seemed excited to see us there, because the conference hadn’t been to the United States since 1967,” said Nathan Hermiston, director of destination sales for Meet Minneapolis, whose colorful booth at Apimondia 2015 was the culmination of an 18-month-long bid for Apimondia 2019.

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Why We’re The UK’s Number 1 Event Ticketing Platform

Python Events

The sector was valued at $1,135 billion in 2019 and should reach $1,552 billion by 2028. The largest types of events include: Corporate events and seminars Sports events Music concerts Exhibitions and conferences Festivals. The government eased restrictions in July, allowing venues to start booking at full capacity.

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