ibtm world’s trend program revealed

ibtm world’s trend program revealed

The key industry themes of the ibtm world knowledge programme have been revealed.

MICE Knowledge MD and ibtm world industry analyst Dr. Rob Davidson has uncovered some key industry themes ahead of his Trends Watch report session, which will be delivered as part of the ibtm world knowledge programme

Findings from the full report, which will be presented twice at this year’s show on Tuesday November 17 and Thursday November 19, suggest continued growth and optimism regarding expansion of the meetings and events industry in the year ahead.

Davidson identifies that key indicators of the meeting industry’s health, including attendance, budgets, exhibitors, and revenues—continue to remain positive, signalling that the growth trend is set to continue.

Commenting on his research, Davidson said, “A number of surveys of meetings industry associations point to ongoing expansion in meetings and events business, with expectations that 2015 will prove to be more prosperous than the previous year.”

Davidson’s report will also discuss the changing design of meetings and meeting venues.

“In 2015, we are seeing radical qualitative changes in the ways in which meetings are designed. And forward-looking venues are adapting their offer to meet the evolving demands of new-generation meeting planners and attendees,” he added.

The impact of the global economy and its uneven recovery across various geographical regions is also set to feature as a key theme in his presentation.

“As the global economy continues to change at an uneven rate, depending upon which world region is under consideration, the outlook for the meetings industry also varies along broad geographical zones,” Davidson concluded.

“In the US, where hotel supply is up, with almost 100,000 new rooms added in 2015, demand for meetings continues to grow at up to quadruple the rate of supply. That means that the US is experiencing a suppliers’ market, with pricing power set to remain in the hands of hoteliers until the second half of 2016.”

All ibtm world delegates are invited to attend the 2015 Trends Watch report session. To register as a trade visitor and to find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world, please visit: www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

ibtm world

Latest News

  • Aviation
  • News

Profile: Delta CEO Ed Bastian

Bastian says the airline business isn't for the faint hearted. We're sure Alan Joyce would agree!