Conclusions from the EU Dialogue conference on the Meetings industry, April 2024, Brussels

With this Manifesto, we call on national and regional authorities, the newly elected members of the European Parliament and the next European Commission to work with the meetings’ sector in areas such as the added value of meetings to the visitor economy, the European Commission’s Tourism Transition Pathway, data and statistics of business events, sustainability and mobility, R&D, innovation and competitiveness as well as trade policy and visa. Furthermore, we invite EU policy makers at all levels to engage in dialogue through regular exchange mechanisms and to create a dedicated Unit at the European Commission. A sustainable, competitive and forward-looking Meetings Industry in the European Union acts as a catalyst for the development of all sectors and industries. Meetings are a vital component of Europe's capacity for innovation, competitiveness, sustainable development goals and societal change.

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