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Companies are more convinced than ever that in-person meetings and events drive real business results, but a new survey from Global DMC Partners (GDP), a large network of destination management companies and specialized event service providers, reveals a significant gap between that conviction and the ability to prove it, one the industry will need to close in order to sustain momentum.

The U.S. Travel Association recently released its report on the group travel segment, U.S. Group Travel Report: Strength Beneath the Surface.

In a complex global political and economic climate, the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) announces that it is calling on airlines to adopt a more transparent and collaborative approach to airline-imposed surcharges, an issue that vexes meeting and event planners as well. 

Set for May 6, 2026, the GMID will bring together event professionals, organizations, destinations and partners from across the global ecosystem to demonstrate how in-person gatherings drive economic expansion, accelerate innovation and strengthen connections across industries and borders.

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, recently announced the launch of ECA 2.0.

Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) recently announced the launch of the WITT Accredited Professional credential — the first global wellness accreditation created specifically for hospitality professionals, including meeting and event planners.