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From congress intelligence to high-end experiential trends, this blog brings together all our voices — from Congress Intelligence Unit, The Luxury MICE Brief, Maverick News and beyond
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European Association Meetings Market 2025 – Growth, Change and New Competitive Dynamics
The European association meetings sector is entering a new phase of growth and transformation. Our latest Congress Intelligence Unit report analyses market size, trends and strategic dynamics: rising budgets, stronger hybrid and digital capabilities, sustainability-driven site selection, and tougher bidding processes are reshaping how destinations and venues compete for international congresses.
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Congressi: l'Italia scala la vetta del ranking UIA 2024
L’Italia conquista il 3° posto mondiale nel ranking UIA 2024: un risultato storico, ma non casuale. L’analisi approfondita rivela dinamiche, opportunità e criticità del mercato congressuale italiano, con focus sulle destinazioni che guidano il cambiamento.
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Shifting Priorities: What the U.S. Market Is Really Telling Us — And Why Europe Is the Safer Bet for High-End MICE
Editorial Note from MICE Luxury Brief In today’s fast-changing travel landscape, understanding not just the headlines but the underlying...
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The Rise of Hyper-Personalization: How Luxury Events Are Redefining Exclusivity
In the world of high-end events, exclusivity is no longer defined by lavish excess or grand displays. True luxury today is measured by...
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The Power of the Perfect Match: When a Venue Becomes Part of the Experience
In the luxury event world, a venue is not simply a setting — it is a decisive element that shapes the story, enhances the message, and...
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Mercato Congressuale Europeo 2024: Evoluzioni e Impatti sul Posizionamento dell’Italia
Nuovi equilibri, riorientamenti strategici e un ritorno alla centralità delle destinazioni del Sud Europa Parte 1 – Scenario europeo: tra...
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L’equilibrio perduto: congressi tra turismo e ricerca scientifica
In Italia, parlare di congressi significa troppo spesso parlare di eventi intesi come estensione del turismo. L’equazione è radicata: un...
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European Congress Market 2024: Strategic Insights and Emerging Trends
A perspective from the Congress Intelligence Unit The year 2024 marked a turning point for the European congress sector. After years of...
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Beyond Borders: The Deconstruction of the Congress Market
A growing number of scientific and medical societies are expanding their search for congress venues beyond national borders. What was...
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Venice Beyond the Icon: Hidden Luxury for Discerning Events
Venice has always been the world’s stage for beauty and exclusivity. Yet, beyond the familiar splendour of St. Mark’s Square and the...
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Rethinking the Role of the PCO in Congress 4.0
In the Congress 4.0 landscape, the Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) is undergoing a deep redefinition. Once seen primarily as...
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Congressi 4.0 e il Caso Italia: Chi guida davvero il sistema?
Nel quadro delineato dalla pubblicazione Congressi 4.0 – Ripensare il Lavoro, le Soluzioni, le Dinamiche Economiche e le Strategie, ...
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Destinations in Congress 4.0: From Venue to Experience
In the evolving landscape of Congress 4.0, destinations are no longer just places where events happen—they are becoming active...
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Congressi 4.0: Destinazioni in Movimento
L'evoluzione del mercato congressuale sta cambiando le regole del gioco. Le città tradizionalmente più attrattive per i grandi eventi...
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Congress 4.0 – A New Framework for a Changing Industry
In a time of accelerated transformation, the congress industry finds itself at a crossroads. Scientific societies, especially in the...
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Centri Congressi: Un Patrimonio Strategico, Spesso Sottoutilizzato
L'Italia vanta alcune delle più affascinanti e versatili sedi congressuali d'Europa. Dai centri storici adattati con tecnologie...
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Congress in Transition: Understanding the New Market Dynamics
The European congress market is undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once a relatively stable landscape, dominated by...
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Competenza cercasi: la grande assente nelle strategie congressuali italiane
Nel mercato congressuale 4.0, le destinazioni non competono più soltanto per la bellezza dei luoghi o la capienza delle sale. Ciò che fa...
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Hybrid Events and the Geography of Participation
Hybrid events are no longer a temporary solution—they have become a defining feature of the congress landscape. While virtual platforms...
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Why ICCA Rankings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
For decades, ICCA rankings have been used as a benchmark to measure the success of destinations in the international congress sector....
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