Thank you for participating in UIA’s 2026 Survey. This survey contains 12 questions and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. 1. Does your organization hold one or more major international meetings? * Yes – If YES, please answer questions 2 to 12 No – If NO, we thank you for your interest, but as you do not organize international meetings, there is no need for you to continue this survey. However, can you please check that your association's description in the Yearbook is up to date? UIA is always happy to keep in touch with you and to receive news on your association's activities. E-mail: uia@uia.org. 2. How many delegates (excluding accompanying persons and staff) usually attend your major international meeting? * 50 or fewer 51 to 100 101 to 250 251 to 500 501 to 1,000 1,001 to 2,500 2,501 to 5,000 5,001 to 7,000 7,001 or more I don't know Please select one answer 3. What proportion of your major events (not just board or committee meetings) do you expect to be held online or hybrid in the next three years? * 80% to 100% 50% to 80% 10% to 50 % Less than 10% I don't know Select one answer 4. Which challenges in your event planning/management are a problem? * We have difficulty with finding the right platform/service for our online/hybrid meetings Higher venue and audiovisual costs Higher travel and accommodation costs Declining sponsorship and exhibitor revenue Participants delay registration until the last minute Unpredictable registration numbers Evidence of legacy initiatives is required by our organization Sustainability must be considered We have not found any problems I don’t know Other... 4. Which challenges in your event planning/management are a problem? Other... Select all answers that apply 5. Compared with a few years ago, which travel-related challenges have become more significant for people wishing to attend international conferences? * Visa requirements and processing times More complex entry requirements Increased administrative burden (documentation, approvals) Difficulty securing travel funding Increased travel costs Reduced flight availability or convenient routes Longer travel times Greater uncertainty due to travel disruptions Health-related travel requirements Sustainability concerns influencing travel decisions No significant change I don’t know Other... 5. Compared with a few years ago, which travel-related challenges have become more significant for people wishing to attend international conferences? Other... Select all answers that apply 6. What do you believe will be the overall revenue of your events-related business in 2026 compared to 2025? * Decline greater than 75% Decline 51-75% Decline 25-50% Decline under 25% Increase greater than 75% Increase 51 – 75% Increase 25-50% Increase under 25% No change I don't know Select one answer 7. Have you consulted a (city, regional, or national) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) during the last five years, or received assistance from a Bureau? * No, we are not familiar with the free services offered by a CVB We know what free services a CVB offers, but we have never consulted one We have consulted a CVB in the last 5 years We are likely to consult a CVB in the near future Yes, we have received assistance from a CVB in preparing a budget for our meeting(s) Yes, we have received assistance from a CVB in preparing a bid proposal for our meeting(s) Yes, we have received assistance from a CVB in finding suppliers or a venue for our meeting(s) Yes, we have received financial assistance from a CVB for our meeting(s) Yes, we have received technical support from a CVB for virtual / hybrid meetings Other (How? To add your comments, see Question 12) I don't know Other... 7. Have you consulted a (city, regional, or national) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) during the last five years, or received assistance from a Bureau? Other... Select all answers that apply 8. What support, or free services from a (city, regional, or national) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), would be relevant to your meeting planning? * Technical support for virtual / hybrid meetings Financial aid Help in obtaining a subsidy from the host city Help in finding the right venue Planning / organization of site inspections Finding accommodation (giving guidance/advice with hotel selection) Attracting participants Suggesting legacy options Suggesting sustainable venue and event planning options (e.g. recommendations for venues with recognized sustainability certifications, sustainable catering options, guidance on reducing event waste, recommendations for local, sustainable suppliers and service providers, information on the destination’s sustainability initiatives, etc.) I don’t know Other... 8. What support, or free services from a (city, regional, or national) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), would be relevant to your meeting planning? Other... Select all answers that apply 9. What three factors or aspects do you now consider important / critical for holding an event in a destination / location? * The destination/location offers one point of contact for all my needs The destination/location offers contacts to local industries and knowledge hubs for my association’s / my event’s purpose The destination/location offers a catalogue of options for a sustainable event: environmental and social The location is affordable The location has good public transport connectivity The destination/location offers support in designing legacy options (for example, supporting a local charity, having a community service day, etc.) I don’t know Other... 9. What three factors or aspects do you now consider important / critical for holding an event in a destination / location? Other... Select three factors/aspects 10. Have geopolitical conditions or concerns caused you to reconsider a country as a meeting destination or change your meeting plans? If yes, which country or countries, which concerns? * No Yes (Which countries?) 10. Have geopolitical conditions or concerns caused you to reconsider a country as a meeting destination or change your meeting plans? If yes, which country or countries, which concerns? Yes (Which countries?) 11. The current rapid changes in the global economy can be experienced as disruptive but perhaps also as opportunities. What positive developments have occurred in the past two to three years in your association or meeting activities? (free text) 12. Do you have additional comments on international association meetings to share? (free text) Please provide the name or identifier (UIA ID) of your association * Leave this field blank