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?
Contact Teresa Kwok, teresa.kwok@imexexhibitions.com for further information.
Follow the below links to go directly to the industry research:
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AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres)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
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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 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. Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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CIRET (Centre International de Recherches et d’Etudes Touristiques)
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DMAI (Destination Marketing Association International)New and upcoming DMAI reports include: 2010 DMO Compensation & Benefits Study The Destination & Travel Foundation’s 2010 DMO Compensation & Benefits Study is the most comprehensive and up-to-date report on DMO HR practices. It provides invaluable information for budget planning, benefits programme evaluations, hiring practices and justifying staff investment to stakeholders. 2009 DMO Organizational & Financial Profile Study The 2009 DMO Organizational & Financial Profile Study, one of the industry's most sought after benchmarking tools, provides a detailed analysis of organizational structures, funding sources, as well as revenues and expenses. The study is conducted every two years and was recently refocused to place extra emphasis on topics including budget changes and reallocations in funding sources such as hotel taxes.
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. Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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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 Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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Fast Future Research
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Business Meetings: The case for Face-to-Face. 2009 Further In |
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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 - BonnProf. 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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POSITIVE ASSOCIATION: Inside INCON's recent optimistic industry survey, 2010: The global partnership of conference and events management companies, INCON, recently published it's Second Annual Survey of the Global Association Conference Market at IMEX. The results painted a picture of a brightening outlook for the industry that didn't seem to match the feeling on the show floor. James Latham decided to find out why. |
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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 900 member companies and organisations in 85 countries worldwide. ICCA delivers products and services to its members as well as to association meeting planners.
All ICCA Benefits are listed here. Free services for association meeting planners ICCA Intelligence Statistics 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 ResearchMPI 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: - Business Barometer, sponsored by American Express Key tools include: The CultureActive Tool - advance your ability to understand and communicate with cultures other than your own Meeting Business Goals - in collaboration with American Business Journals, MPI has created a business publication focused on the performance results of events Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)PATA publications help you to better understand and comprehend the business environment in which you operate. From Asia Pacific aviation and tourism to market intelligence and statistical reports, PATA has it covered. Our Strategic Intelligence Centre’s (SIC) unrivaled statistics, analyses and forecasts are trusted and respected globally. Members benefit by being the first to know of emerging trends that cover a wide range of subjects and concerns important to every aspect of the travel industry. Also listed are some of the most useful books, studies and bibliographies published by third party organisations.
Asia Pacific Tourism Forecasts 2010 - 2012 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. Covering the 2010-2012 period, this year’s report provides forecasting metrics for a record 40 Asia Pacific economies, including:
The Annual Tourism Monitor (ATM) provides the most inclusive, thorough and timely look at inbound and outbound travel for all major destinations in the region. There will be two editions of ATM this year -the Early Edition and the September Edition. The Early Edition is released in the first half of the year, ahead of the featured September edition, to provide a timely update of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism trends in 2009, focusing mainly on visitor arrival data, inclusive of selected source-market trends. The 2010 September Edition provides a more comprehensive update to the 2010 Early Edition Asia Pacific tourism trends for 2009 with the inclusion of available outbound travel statistics, average length of stay, visitor expenditures, the budgets of national tourist organisations for 2009 and the latest available updates of arrivals data for 2010. Quarterly Tourism Monitor 2010 PATA Outbound Tourism Snapshots 2010 PATA Outbound Tourism Snapshots on selected source markets in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Pacific. The report provides a concise and timely update on outbound travel to the Asia Pacific destinations focusing on China (PRC), India, Japan, Korea (ROK), France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Travel and Tourism: Opening Doors for Your Future A computer-based interactive educational and motivational programme that introduces the Travel and Tourism Industry as a serious, rewarding career track to beginning students or people who are entering the workforce. Produced in high definition video for use in classrooms, it is ideal for entry-level university courses, vocational institutes, corporate HR departments or career counseling in secondary schools. It can stand alone as a basic survey course or be used as an audio-visual aid in existing courses. Nine subject modules explore the history of the industry, its importance, its various sectors such as hospitality and transportation and how they work together, sustainable tourism, and the many career opportunities Travel and Tourism offers. It outlines the technical and people skills required to advance, expand personal horizons and fulfill people's dreams. The programme includes interactive study questions and a PowerPoint-compatible module that instructors can customise for their own lectures. Travel and Tourism: Opening Doors for Your Future, updated yearly, is the successor to the "World of Many Faces" initiative, supported by PATA, which has been used by universities, schools and companies around the world. China Tourism Academy (ed.): Annual Report of China Outbound Tourism Development 2009 / 2010 English Edition Who are these travellers, what are their expectations, their behaviour, and their cultural and regional differences? Finally, an authoritative answer is available from CTA, the official tourism research institute of CNTA. Are you ready for Chinese Travellers? Are You Ready For Chinese International Travellers? is a self-study programme for tourism managers and professionals to learn about the Chinese Outbound Tourism market. It covers eight chapters; each chapter has eight articles, an auspicious syndicate for good luck for Chinese people, including: - Chinese cultural background For more information, visit www.patastore.com Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)Part of delivering breakthrough education is anticipating issues and trends that affect the meetings industry and evaluating them through research, White Papers and surveys. PCMA and Convene® have taken the lead in publishing studies and White Papers in a number of topic areas critical to the success of all meeting professionals. View all PCMA research here Meeting Planners Intentions Survey - Outlook 2010/2011 Healthcare Meeting Planners Survey In autumn 2009, PCMA launched a survey designed to assess how the 2009 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) codes have impacted healthcare meeting planners. Crisis Prepared Meetings: Factors Influencing the Full Adoption of a Comprehensive Crisis Preparedness Program Further Industry Research - Bibliography |
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As the motivational events sector association, Site, gears up for the re-ignition of the industry after 18 months of hiatus, James Latham caught up with the Site Foundation at their inaugural gathering at global industry meeting, IMEX 2010.
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The Incentive Research FoundationThe 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 programme administrators are adapting their incentive travel and merchandise non-cash programmes 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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