Potential Slowdown Raises Concerns for Meetings Sector
Photo Credit: The trade show floor at IMEX Frankfurt. Skift / Andrew Sheivachman
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The meetings business tells a story about itself of strength and resilience, but sustainability and increased pressure on planners pose as obstacles to sustained growth.
Greetings from Germany, where IMEX Frankfurt is in full swing with meetings and events professionals from around the world.
Despite the usual rigamarole about the power of events and their positive economic impact on destinations, many expressed concerns about not just the sector's sustainability bonafides, but the health of the industry overall.
Consolidation in meeting space distribution is exacerbating these issues for planners, leading to frustration for many around the world.
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