A Global Destination Survey

The Business of Events (TBOE), the leading think tank and advocacy network for the business events sector, operated by Davies Tanner, specialists in destination communication, is asking for your support for this year’s Global Destination Survey. This year the survey aims to enhance the visibility of the industry, with a focus on the issues of advocacy and its related elements.

This survey can be completed in a few moments, responses are entirely confidential and will not be shared without the permission of the respondent. Please scroll down to start, and complete by the October the 25th.

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1. Where in the world are you located?

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2. What type of destination are you representing?

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3. Do you believe that the size of your team is appropriate for the size and scope of your city/country i.e. do you have enough human resources to deliver on your objectives?

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4. What was the total budget received by your department for business events (including trade show budgets and subvention fund) in 2024?

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5. Compared to 2023 have you seen a change in your budget received for business events (including trade show budgets and subvention fund) in 2024?

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6. In terms of direct economic value (i.e. not including long term legacy or impact) how much value (€) would you attribute to business events to your destination in a 12 month period?

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7. Has the direct economic value (i.e. not including long term legacy or impact) changed since last year?

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8. Compared to 2023 have you seen a change in your bid or subvention fund this year?

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9. Compared to 2023 figures have you seen a change in the volume of your business events this year? (international being worldwide participation, regional being local region participation and national being domestic participation i.e. from your own country)

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10. Last year survey participants felt that there was a need for stronger advocacy from the government and understanding of the importance of business events, particularly in terms of the indirect economic benefits, impact and legacy. Are you starting to see an improvement on this?

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11. Last year the majority of participants felt that there was a need for a change in their business models particularly in the way they are funded. Have you seen a change in yours?

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12. Has over-tourism negatively affected your destination's ability to attract business events?

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13. Would you be prepared to be interviewed by telephone and for some of your comments during the interview to be included in this report? (You will remain anonymous)

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14. Would you like to receive a copy of the final report when it is published in November 2024?

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