Where Business Meets Meaning: The New Era of Corporate Retreats and Leadership Offsites
A journalist’s guide for event professionals: venue sourcing, destination research and leadership offsites across Europe, Africa & APAC in 2026.
2026’s Top Thirteen Extraordinary European Venues for High-Impact Business Events
Explore Europe’s best MICE venues for 2026 — curated by The DMC Collective for event planners seeking luxury, innovation and unforgettable settings.
Top MICE Destinations for 2026: Nine Emerging European Winners (and Why)
Nine under-the-radar European MICE picks for 2026—venues, access and experiences from Oulu to the Faroe Islands, with a destination-led approach to tech and participation.
The real cost of “cheap” transport at Germany’s big trade shows
Full disclosure: The DMC Collective operates its own Chauffeur Drive division across Germany. That means in-house, fully vetted chauffeurs (minimum five years of service; multilingual as standard) and owned vehicles ranging from business saloons to Mercedes-Benz S-Class, V-Class, and luxury coaches up to 60 seats.
Germany Unearthed — The Art of Sourcing for 2026
Sourcing for Germany 2026 goes beyond Google. The DMC Collective’s local teams unlock venues, hotels and experiences — from Berlin iconics to Lake Tegernsee retreats — for event planners, EAs and office managers seeking sustainability, access and soul.
Beyond the App: Managed Ground Transportation for Germany’s 2026 Tradeshows
Discover how The DMC Collective redefines managed ground transportation for Germany’s 2026 tradeshows — from chauffeur and shuttle coordination to multilingual drivers and sustainable fleets. Learn how seamless mobility enhances efficiency, security, and brand experience at events like IFA, IMEX, and HANNOVER MESSE.
Beyond the Booth: Experiential Design and the Quiet Power of After-Show Experiences in 2026
Explore how The DMC Collective redefines experiential design for Germany’s 2026 exhibitions — from IFA Berlin to IMEX Frankfurt — with after-show events that turn curiosity into relationships.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) 2025: A Guide for Event Planners and Business Travellers
Quick take: From 12 October 2025, the EU begins rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES). First entries involve one-time biometric enrolment (live facial image plus four fingerprints). Expect a progressive switch-on over roughly six months and plan extra time on first arrival.
From Contact to Conversation: How AI Turns Trade-Show Leads into Prospects — While the Show Is Still On
How The DMC Collective’s AI Experience Design team integrates real-time lead nurturing and automation into exhibition stands for Germany’s 2026 trade shows — from EuroShop to HANNOVER MESSE.
Exhibiting in Germany 2026: How AI Helps People Decide
Discover how The DMC Collective integrates AI into exhibition stand design for Germany’s 2026 trade shows — from EuroShop to Hannover Messe — to create smarter, multilingual, human-first exhibitor experiences.