About the Author

Giancarlo Leporatti is the founder of Eureka MICE International and one of the longest-standing independent observers of the European congress industry.

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Since 1991, he has conducted continuous monitoring, research and analysis of the meetings market, producing studies, reports and strategic insights on congress development, destination competitiveness, association meetings and emerging industry trends.

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Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has been involved in congress organisation, destination marketing, international promotion and specialised market intelligence, working with destinations, convention bureaux, congress centres, associations and public institutions across Europe.

 

His publications combine strategic analysis, field experience and long-term observation of market dynamics, with particular attention to the evolution of the congress industry, the role of destinations, the future of historic cities and the relationship between tourism, governance and sustainable development.

 

Through the Congress Intelligence Unit and Eureka MICE International, he continues to publish independent research and commentary dedicated to understanding the transformations shaping the international meetings industry.