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Global Data Exchange

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The IMEX Global Data Exchange encourages and facilitates the international dissemination of data and opinions on topics associated with the meetings industry. Material is collated from original surveys, published academic papers, insights derived from trade associations, and from the authorised work of commercial and other relevant professional bodies.

Do you have any comments or opinions that you would like to share with us? Would you like to submit research for inclusion?

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Follow the below links to go directly to the industry research:

AIPC

CIC

C.I.R.E.T

DMAI

Eventia

ECM

Fast Future

Forbes

Harvard Business Review

IAEE

IAPCO

International University of Applied Sciences - Bonn

ICCA

MIA

MPI

PATA

PCMA

The Incentive Research Foundation

Industry Research

AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres)

AIPC Research

AIPC carries out a variety of research and surveys to assist members in their operational activities, create appropriate industry measures and evaluate industry issues.

AIPC Publications

  • In Our Opinion: A 50 Year Industry Perspective
  • Community and Government Relations for Congress Centres
  • Developing & Implementing Quality Standards for Congress Centres
  • AIPC's Guide to Calculating Economic Impact Figures and Putting Them to Use!
  • AIPC's Guide to Security Planning for Congress Centres
  • AIPC Guide to Media Relations for Congress Centre Managers
  • Environmental Strategies for Convention Centres

View AIPC’s publication pages

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CIC (Convention Industry Council)

2007 Certified Meeting Professional Report

This report provides practicing CMPs with information that will enhance their understanding of the industry trends and
developments that directly affect them.

Green Meetings Report June 2004

In 2003, the Convention Industry Council organized a task force of experts in the "Green Meetings" field. This task force was charged with developing guidelines for event organizers and suppliers on running environmentally-friendly events.

Project Attrition – Final Report and Phase II Report

Project Attrition was born in response to the industry’s growing concerns over attrition. Launched in April 2003, this short-term industry collaboration was designed to help educate members of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry on the issue while pursuing solutions to minimize the impact of the problem.

The Project Attrition Final Report, which details the work of the Project Attrition Task Force and includes tools developed to assist planners and suppliers alike, is now available on-line.

The Project Attrition Phase II Report, is now available on-line! This examination of event attendee behavior and perceptions when reserving hotel rooms presents eight diverse case studies resulting from a survey of event attendees.

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CIRET (Centre International de Recherches et d’Etudes Touristiques)

An encyclopedia of worldwide research had been compiled by CIRET (Centre International de Recherches et d'Etudes Touristiques). The global resource includes 1,648 documents on the topics of congress (857), convention center (143), incentive travel (157), fair show (402) and convention bureau (89). In total the website includes 151,116 bibliographic references on tourism.


This is a unique academic resource supported by a library over 86,250 specific published books, articles of 147 scientific journals, reports and proceedings, and also a current databank of individual researchers (4,334 in 118 countries) and of specialised educational centres (740 in 105 countries).

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DMAI (Destination Marketing Association International)

New and upcoming DMAI reports include:

2008 Futures Study

The 2008 Futures Study is free for all DMAI members in electronic form, If you are a non-member you can order a hard copy and CD of this report which provides industry leaders with a strategic framework to plan for the future and to enable them to understand and respond to the strategic trends and developments shaping our industry.

CVB Compensation & Benefits Survey 2006

This report, produced every two years by the DMAI Foundation, is used for planning budgets, negotiating salaries and compensation, hiring new employees, determining raises and evaluating CVB benefits programmes.  It includes information from 239 US and Canadian CVBs on base salary and compensation for more than 48 staff positions.

CVB Futures Study (available from autumn 2007)

This DMAI Foundation funded study will provide an environmental scan of vital issues to the DMO industry and will identify the top 10 issues for the next 10 years.  The study will be released in autumn 2007 and was last published in 2000.

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BACD (British Association of Conference Destinations) - Now Eventia

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ECM (European Cities Marketing)

The European Cities' Visitors Report - fifth edition
'The European Cities' Visitors Report 2008/9´ contains more than 200 easily understandable graphical charts and includes a CD-Rom that contains all charts in the form of Power-Point slides, saving your organisation a lot of time when designing related presentations.
The European Cities' Visitors Report shows the strength of city tourism as an engine and a catalyst for the economy, and compares the economic value of city tourism with the value of national tourism.

Special Impact Crisis Review
The new ‘Special Impact Crisis Review’ of the ECM European Cities’ Visitors Report presents the earliest market trends of the first quarter of 2009 and the results of business year 2008 across six source market segments.
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Fast Future Research

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Forbes

Business Meetings: The case for Face-to-Face. 2009

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Harvard Business Review

Managing Across Distance in Today's Economic Climate: The Value of Face-to-Face Communication. October 2009.

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IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events)

Latest IAEE research includes:

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IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers)

Latest IAPCO reports include:

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International University of Applied Sciences - Bonn

Prof. Ulrich Wünsch, M.A. from the International University of Applied Sciences in Bonn has published a comprehensive text on Event Management, for more details please follow the below link:

Facets of Contemporary Event Management - Theory and Practice for Event Success

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ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)

ICCA represents the main specialists in organising, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises more than 850 member companies and organisations in 85 countries worldwide.


ICCA Intelligence
ICCA Intelligence is a source of free advice and information for international association meeting planners. Articles, check-lists and publications are designed to assist associations in all aspects of organising better events.


Statistics on the International Association Meetings Market
The ICCA Data department has been monitoring and analysing trends in international association meetings for the past 30 years. Each year, ICCA produces two statistics reports on the international association meetings market.

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MIA (Meeting Industry Association, UK)

The MIA conducts regular research of the UK conference market in order to assist you with your business planning. Make this your first stop to find vital information to ensure your business is on the right track. Currently available are the following reports:

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MPI Industry Research

MPI has compiled an extensive array of industry resources and research. New information is added on an ongoing basis. MPI’s key pieces of research include:

- Learning Organizations and Response to Challenges
- Business Barometer, sponsored by American Express
- FutureWatch, sponsored by American Express
- EventView: the events and meetings industry’s longest-running global report on event marketing trends
- Canadian Economic Impact Study
- Meetings and Events Purchasing
- European Research into Procurement in the Meetings and Events Industry
- Building the Case for Multiculturalism

 

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PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)

PATA's Strategic Intelligence Centre (SIC) produces many of the publications in this catalogue, including statistical reports, market studies and occasional papers.  Also listed are some of the most useful books, studies and bibliographies published by third party organisations.

Featured publications include:

Asia Pacific Tourism Forecasts 2009-2011

This report is one of the SIC’s flagship publications and provides detailed forecasts of travel demand across the Asia Pacific region. Developed in partnership with experts in tourism forecasting and demand modelling, Professors Lindsay W. Turner and Stephen F. Witt, this invaluable resource presents the most accurate projections of the region’s travel future, allowing tourism professionals to develop intelligent strategies and appropriate business plans.

Annual Tourism Monitor 2007

The Annual Tourism Monitor (formerly entitled ‘Annual Statistical Report’) provide the most inclusive, thorough and timely look at inbound and outbound travel for all major destinations in the region.

Presented using top-line editorial, tables and graphs, the monitor details travel flow data such as:

- Growth trends
- Arrivals by residence/nationality
- Arrivals by mode of transport
- Arrivals by purpose of visit and gender
- Origin of Asia Pacific arrivals by region
- Outbound travel of residents/nationals of Asia Pacific markets

The Guide to Responsible Tourism in Cambodia Laos and Vietnam

The fast growing tourism destinations of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have published a 148-page guide book showing where and how to enjoy responsible tourism activities in the three countries.

Over 25 activities in each country have been profiled in “The Guide to Responsible Tourism in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.” Each activity creates income for local people, minimises potential negative tourism impacts, involves members of the local communities in running the business, conserves natural and cultural heritage, provides meaningful experiences for tourists, helps people with physical disabilities, and builds respect between visitors and hosts.

Quarterly Tourism Monitor 2008

Indispensable for those who require up-to-date data, the four 2008 PATA Quarterly Statistical Reports all include:
* Visitor arrivals by country of origin
* Outbound travel data for selected PATA-member countries
* Percentage changes over the same quarter of the previous year
* An update of four-year monthly arrival and departure data Each report is available in excel format only.


Realising China’s Tourism Potential

Realising China’s Tourism Potential, produced by PATA in cooperation with Visa International, takes an in-depth look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in developing six key market segments. Through a combination of industry insights and secondary research, this study provides both domestic and inbound tourism businesses and tour operators with invaluable perspectives on the future of tourism in China (PRC).

Total Tourism: India

For a country of some 1.1 billion residents, India produces an amazing number of international travellers each year. The sub-continent has become a significant contributor to Asia Pacific's international arrivals count, appearing in no less than 29 of the region's country inbound numbers in 2005 when aggregate volumes of Indian arrivals reached almost 2.5 million across the region.

Hong Kong Outbound Tourism - a PATA Snapshot

The travel and tourism industry worldwide is fiercely competing for a share of the outbound travel markets from the Asia Pacific region, in particular from China and India, countries that have populations that number in the billions.  Hong Kong, with a population of only 6.9 million, may not at first glance be considered as a potential market in the same league.  Despite its relatively small resident volume, Hong Kong has strengths that are worthy of attention.  After all, this relatively small enclave still managed to generate in excess of 70 million outbound trips last year - and not all to China either.  In this report, we give you a snapshot of the relatively small but none-the-less influential Hong Kong outbound tourism market.

Total Tourism: Russia

As poets and politicians have recorded through history, Russia is a fascinating country - and all the more so because of its years behind the Iron Curtain, shrouded in mystery.  With a population of over 144 million, comprising as many as 160 different nationalities, Russia covers an area of more than 17 million square kilometres - and no less than 11 time zones

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PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)

PCMA Professional Member International Meeting Survey (2008)
Results indicate participation, attendance, and challenges of planning global meetings.


A 4-Generation Workforce June 2008
This PCMA research provides an overview of the four generation workforce to offer a better understanding of their behaviors, patterns, and concerns relating to meeting attendance.

Convene's Meetings Market Survey

Convene's annual survey paints the most comprehensive picture of the meetings market, courtesy of hundreds of meeting planner members of PCMA and subscribers to Convene magazine.

17th Meetings Market Survey March 2008

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The Incentive Research Foundation

The Incentive Research Foundation funds and promotes research to advance the science, enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally.  The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives and others interested in improved performance.

Latest reports include:

Involvement of Procurement or Purchasing in the Incentive Travel Business (2008)

The survey focuses on the views of industry professionals on the involvement of procurement or purchasing in the incentive travel business and the effects or consequences of such involvement.

Effects of a Down Economy on the Incentive Industry (2008)

This Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) study reveals ways incentive program administrators are adapting their incentive travel and merchandise non-cash programs in a down economy. The survey of incentive travel providers, corporate incentive travel buyers and suppliers was conducted over a four-week period that concluded August 14, 2008.

New Zealand Inbound/Outbound Incentive Industry (Spring 2007)

This study will provide in depth information on the incentive travel market in New Zealand.

Industry Profile (Spring 2007)

The study will profile the incentive travel and motivational meetings industry.  The focus of the study will include development of industry definitions, size of market, profiling end users, end user budgets, the role of incentive programmes and industry trends.

The Impact of Sales Incentive Programmes: A Comprehensive Assessment (Spring 2007)

The study will look at the impact of a sales incentive programme across the entire organisation and answer the following questions: Are there effects of a sales incentive programme that go beyond the sales function?  If yes, can those effects be documented and quantified?  From a cross-functional perspective, how can sales incentive programmes be managed more effectively?

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