Agencies

ICCA and IFES have signed a two-year strategic partnership agreement to strengthen ties across the international events supply chain. The collaboration focuses on sustainability, innovation, and professional development.

Associations Forum has released its 16th Associations Salary Survey, providing benchmark data within the not-for-profit and membership sector. The 2025 report highlights modest salary growth and underscores the continued importance of flexibility and organisational purpose in staff retention.

City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at connecting city marketing with the incentive travel sector.

SITE NITE Europe 2025 set a new attendance record with 500 incentive travel professionals gathered at Depot 1899 in Frankfurt. The event also launched the compnay’s new “chapter-lite” affiliate membership model to expand its global community.

Kuoni Tumlare has opened a new office in Vienna as of April 2025, marking a key step in its strategic growth in Austria. The new hub will lead procurement and M&E operations for the country.

Cvent has acquired Prismm, a provider of cloud-based spatial event design tools used by more than 5,500 venues and planners. The transaction expands Cvent’s virtual diagramming capabilities for meetings and hospitality.

Encore has expanded its end-to-end event production services into Spain, successfully launching operations at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona.

DSV has renewed its multi-year agreement with Excel London, continuing as the venue’s Official Logistics Partner. The partnership ensures comprehensive logistics support for events, including transportation, storage, and on-site handling.

AIM Group International has secured a four-year contract with CONI for travel and transfer management, starting in March 2025. The agreement includes support for major national and international sporting events.