Global DMC highlights emerging MICE destinations 

MICE News
Sunday, 15 October 2023
Global DMC Partners has released its 2023 Global Destination Index of popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world.
The listing was compiled based on both booked and pending business across GDP's DMC partners world wide.
The Top 10 MICE Destinations for 2023 — both by US state and by non-US country — ranked as follows:
 
Secondary cities
On both the US and international rankings, a notable new trend is emerging.
While some destinations once relied on a single city as the primary magnet for groups, a multitude of secondary locations are gaining prominence, significantly enhancing the overall appeal of various travel destinations.
A prime example can be found in Italy, where Rome and Milan have long captured the hearts of travellers.
However, recent trends indicate a surge in interest in a wide range of secondary destinations within the country.
Travellers are increasingly seeking out locations such as Lake Como, Sicily, Genoa, Venice, Puglia, Amalfi Coast and more, as part of their Italian experience.
“This shift in travel preferences highlights a transformative aspect of the industry, where the popularity of destinations is no longer solely dependent on a few primary cities,” saidGlobal DMC Partners president and ceo Catherine Chaulet.
“Instead, a diverse array of secondary locations is now collectively shaping the travel landscape, offering a rich and multifaceted experience to meeting and event attendees world wide.”

Global DMC highlights emerging MICE destinations 

MICE News
Sunday, 15 October 2023
Global DMC Partners has released its 2023 Global Destination Index of popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world.
The listing was compiled based on both booked and pending business across GDP's DMC partners world wide.
The Top 10 MICE Destinations for 2023 — both by US state and by non-US country — ranked as follows:
 
Secondary cities
On both the US and international rankings, a notable new trend is emerging.
While some destinations once relied on a single city as the primary magnet for groups, a multitude of secondary locations are gaining prominence, significantly enhancing the overall appeal of various travel destinations.
A prime example can be found in Italy, where Rome and Milan have long captured the hearts of travellers.
However, recent trends indicate a surge in interest in a wide range of secondary destinations within the country.
Travellers are increasingly seeking out locations such as Lake Como, Sicily, Genoa, Venice, Puglia, Amalfi Coast and more, as part of their Italian experience.
“This shift in travel preferences highlights a transformative aspect of the industry, where the popularity of destinations is no longer solely dependent on a few primary cities,” saidGlobal DMC Partners president and ceo Catherine Chaulet.
“Instead, a diverse array of secondary locations is now collectively shaping the travel landscape, offering a rich and multifaceted experience to meeting and event attendees world wide.”