Intelligence

Exhibition industry heats up with AI and new formats: UFI

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 36th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, offering fresh insights into the current state of the exhibition industry. The results show a...

Hilton report reveals human motivations redefining 2026 global meetings

As artificial intelligence and digital technology continue to transform professional connectivity, a new global study from Hilton demonstrates that authentic, in-person experiences remain irreplaceable for the modern workforce. The Why We Gather Report, a specialised...

Bleisure top of mind for APAC travellers in 2026: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report reveals that business travellers across Asia-Pacific are increasingly blending work with play, with a striking 76% of surveyed business travellers planning to combine business trips with...

Rising hotel costs, economic headwinds demand proactive travel strategy: BCD 2026 Outlook

BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook on key risks and solutions, updates on the state of air travel pricing, hotel room rates and car rentals, and...

93% of disabled delegates face event barriers, exposing a critical venue-perception gap

Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. Launched at IBTM World on November 19,...

Majority of APAC organisers frustrated by language barriers at global events: Interprefy study

New research from global multilingual event technology company Interprefy, reveals widespread frustration among Asia-Pacific (APAC) event organisers over native-language access at international events; despite recognition of its importance for business development, engagement and inclusion...

APAC outpaces the world as most cost-effective business travel region

Asia-Pacific has cemented its position as the world’s most cost-effective region for business travel despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and rising costs, according to the latest FCM Consulting Insights Report. The report finds that in...

Incentive travel growth tempers through 2027 amid rising costs and global instability: ITI report

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) have unveiled the 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI). The 2025 edition of the ITI forecasts modest growth through 2027, tempered by mounting concerns...

AI and optimism drive M&E sector in 2026: Amex GBT

The meetings and events industry is entering a new era, powered by record confidence and rapid digital transformation. Optimism among professionals has reached its highest level in five years, with 85% of respondents saying they...

SAP Concur Study uncovers dual spending habits of business travellers

The seventh annual Global Business Travel Survey from SAP Concur survey revealed that business travellers are redefining how they manage expenses on the road, blending a desire for comfort with cost-saving measures. Travellers making the...