During the Press Conference at IMEX on Tuesday 20 May, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ announced the release of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2024. In a joint effort with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ members, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s research team compiled data on over 11.000 meetings that took place over the course of 2024 throughout every region around the globe.

This year’s report introduces key enhancements that provide a more strategic view of global meeting activity.

In addition to the core rankings, the expanded 2024 edition delivers a wealth of insights — organised by region, meeting size, and sector. Combining detailed data, geographical assessments, and future-focused analysis, the report underscores ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s commitment to regional advocacy and positions association meetings as powerful tools for policy alignment, knowledge exchange, and long-term legacy.

These enhancements are part of the continued evolution of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rankings as the leading global reference for association meetings.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ CEO  Dr. Senthil Gopinath said: "The release of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2024 is one of the most anticipated moments in the business events community each year. We're excited to share this year's data, which includes a wealth of information of incredible value to our members. The industry is growing at a fast clip, and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is proud to be at the forefront of the change, impact, and legacy global events create each year."

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is committed to maintaining its position as a champion and steward of the global meetings and events industry, and is dedicated to our mission of promoting the positive impacts international meetings and events bring to communities around the world. We look forward to continuing our role as a vehicle for change and an advocate for good in the industry and in the world as a whole. 

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