From One Big Event to an Event Portfolio: How Organisers and CMOs Will Win in 2026
Discover why event organisers and CMOs are shifting from single flagship events to event portfolios. Insights from The DMC Collective on winning in 2026.
The 2026 Venues That Will Define Ultra-Luxury Events
Discover the 2026 luxury hotels and resorts set to redefine ultra-luxury events. From exclusive incentive getaways to intimate C-suite retreats and lavish high-end celebrations, these highly anticipated openings promise unmatched sophistication, cutting-edge design, and curated experiences crafted for the world’s most discerning guests.
Proof Before Place: How Event Planners Will Source Venues in 2026
Discover how event planners in 2026 will choose venues based on proof, data, and purpose before location. Explore the shift toward strategy-first sourcing and what it means for future events.
Don’t Book the Venue Yet: Define the Why, Then Design the Event
Before booking a venue, take a step back and define the true purpose of your event. Understanding the “why” gives direction to every decision—from the venue and theme to the guest experience. When you start with intention, you design not just an event, but a meaningful experience that resonates with your audience.
Stuttgart: The City That Whispers Excellence
Explore Stuttgart, Germany’s dynamic hub of innovation, design, and culture — a city where world-class engineering meets artistic flair. From precision automotive heritage to modern architecture and creative energy, Stuttgart embodies quiet excellence and refined craftsmanship. Wander through museums, gardens, and galleries that reflect its passion for progress and beauty.
Bilbao: Where Creativity Meets Basque Soul — Spain’s Secret Star for Corporate Events
Planning a 2026 program and want local eyes on your brief? Start a conversation with The DMC Collective at info@thedmccollective—they’ll sketch a no-cost, no-obligation destination game plan tailored to your agenda and audience.
U.S. Flight Cuts and the Shutdown: What Planners, Attendees, and Agencies Must Do Now
Deck: FAA flight cuts tied to the U.S. government shutdown are snarling business travel and forcing last-minute changes across the events industry. Here’s what we’re seeing on the ground—and the playbook we’re using to keep programs on track.
The Rise of the Values-Driven Traveller
The pattern we see across The DMC Collective’s client base—and echoed by industry research from the Incentive Research Foundation, the SITE Foundation and Oxford Economics—is simple: the trips that genuinely change behaviour are the ones that reflect participants’ values.
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.
After Dark Berlin: A Native City’s Guide to Evenings That Move the Needle
Berlin after dark isn’t a list of hotspots; it’s a way of breathing. When the halls empty and badges slip into pockets, the city changes register—less neon, more notes.