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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...

Location, loyalty, and Wi-Fi top business traveller hotel priorities: BCD Travel

A new report by BCD Travel on business travel accommodation preferences reveals that midscale and upscale hotels remain the top choice for most professionals, with location, company policy, and cost being the key decision-making...

UFI: activity growth in several markets and regular use of AI tools

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest 35th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, which captures the current status and outlook of the exhibition industry worldwide. The results...

Business travel spending to reach around US$1.6 trillion in 2025: GBTA forecast

Global business travel spending is set to hit a record US$1.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting a moderate 6.6% growth year-over-year. While current spending is slowed by trade tensions and economic pressures, an 8.1% rebound is...