BCD Meetings & Events Releases 2025 global trends report
CHICAGO – October 16, 2024 – BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), has published their 8th annual What’s Trending 2025 report. The comprehensive report, sponsored by Minor Hotels, explores key trending themes across meetings and events, with global and regional perspectives, that will shape the industry in the coming year and impact strategic decision making. It also highlights five essential destinations, specifically geared toward incentive travel, for industry professionals to keep top of mind.
What’s Trending 2025 dives into topics such as how geopolitical influences, the need for personalization, sustainability goals and evolving technologies impact an organization’s approach to their M&E programs.
“Looking ahead to 2025, the meetings and events industry is set for strong growth, but we can’t ignore the geopolitical and economic landscape shaping strategies,” said Bruce Morgan, Global President. “There is a continued need for cost control while delivering creative and impactful solutions. I’m optimistic and energized that we’ll continue to push forward – led by our greatest asset, our people.”
Experts within the organization predict that the growth of BCD M&E’s in house creative services including Films and The Collective as well as it’s Congress Practice Area for Life Sciences will continue their momentum from the previous year to innovate for shifting demands and deliver on client needs.
Report Snapshot:
- Master The Market: A deep dive into key trends that are shaping the industry with expert analysis and advice on what will matter most in 2025.
- Global Intelligence: Region-specific insights alongside a global perspective.
- Destination Discovery: 5 unmissable locations that should be on the radar for all meetings and events professionals.
About BCD Meetings & Events
BCD Meetings & Events are experts at creating experiences that connect organizations with the people that matter most. With 2,000+ passionate people servicing clients in 60+ countries around the world, we offer services across event design, brand experience, meetings management, production and content, venue search and sports travel and hospitality. For more information, visit www.bcdme.com. BCD Meetings & Events is a division of BCD Travel Group.
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.