When organisations host events, it’s increasingly expected that there will be long-term benefits as a result. They are no longer solely focused on commercial gain but also on delivering significant societal and economic positives for an area or region. Legacy plans are now an integral part of successful bids when venues, cities or countries are competing to host an event.

This report is brought to you in partnership with ACC Liverpool.

We all know that the right venue will make or break an event. But what sets exceptional venues apart from the merely average? 

C&IT recently teamed up with Constellar, manager and operator of the leading international conference destination, Singapore EXPO, to survey events professionals about what they’re really looking for in venue partners, and how venues can go the extra mile to elevate events. 

Whether you’re an events planner looking to get maximum ROI from venue partners, or part of a venue team staying ahead of demand, read on to discover where venues are heading in 2023 and beyond.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Singapore Expo

The events industry has undergone significant technological-driven change over the past few years but still has so many opportunities to seize. To get a sense of how the digital maturity of the events industry is evolving, C&IT partnered with Totem on an exclusive survey of event planners and marketers. 

This report reveals how the industry is shifting, the barriers to and opportunities for digitally-enabled events success, and advice on how you and your teams can make the most of tech potential.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Totem.

As the world reopens post-pandemic, event planners face challenges of rising costs, tight budgets, demanding attendees, and sustainability concerns. 

C&IT have partnered with Business Events Perth to conduct a survey to understand the changing needs of event planners, revealing their increasing focus on unique experiences and destination choices. 

This report is brought to you in partnership with Business Events Perth.

C&IT recently partnered with VisitDenmark to survey 80 event professionals about how they’re delivering impactful meetings and events in 2023. The results suggest that, now more than ever, planners are looking to maximise the value of face-to-face time in a post-pandemic working landscape where many co-workers are meeting in person less frequently. That means going the extra mile to make every meeting an extraordinary, authentic and bonding experience. 

This report is in partnership with VisitDenmark.

Sustainability must be an integral part of the planning process," says Thomas Wuthrich, director, Zürich Tourism. Read this expert report for more information and analysis on the research and why "net zero is no longer enough" and "legacy or even regeneration must be the new goal.

This report is in partnership with Zürich Convention Bureau.

Convention bureaux have the know-how to help event planners deliver a strong return on investment in the changed event landscape – download this report to discover how to harness their expertise. 

This report is produced in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau.