Destination Competitive Index 2022-2023

This groundbreaking report, now in its fifth year, provides a comprehensive analysis of meeting destinations worldwide, offering insights into their competitiveness, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Intellectual Capital Snapshot and Research on Business Profiles

GainingEdge is engaged to develop a snapshot analysis of the intellectual capital of the city of Prague on the local leaders who are members of the governing bodies of international associations, as well as to provide business profiles of top 50 leaders from targeted sectors and business segments.  —- Prague, Czech Republic

Intellectual Capital Engagement

GainingEdge is engaged to conduct research and analysis of the intellectual leaders of Dubai and the UAE and, in addition, business profiles of 100 local thought leaders who can be engaged to bid for international conferences for Dubai will be delivered as well as bid intelligence for top 30 business leads. —- Dubai, United Arab… Continue reading Intellectual Capital Engagement

Business Events Development Strategy and Business Plan – Hungarian Convention Bureau / Budapest Convention Bureau

GainingEdge was engaged to put together a business events development strategy and business plan for the Budapest Convention Bureau and Hungarian Convention Bureau. The activation strategy clearly shows the strong potential to develop the business events sector and makes strong recommendations on a number of key strategic issues such as the positioning of the convention… Continue reading Business Events Development Strategy and Business Plan – Hungarian Convention Bureau / Budapest Convention Bureau

Market Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, Destination Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement – Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau

GainingEdge was retained to carry out an in-depth market analysis, competitive benchmarking, destination assessment and stakeholder engagement. Final recommendations and strategic goals will be delivered at the end of 2022. One of the world’s great cities, Istanbul has been under-performing in recent years with respect to hosting international meetings and events. —– Istanbul, Turkey

Outreach Project – MeetDenmark

GainingEdge has completed two phases of a project designed to establish Danish leadership in the outreach activities associated with hosting international congresses. A third phase was launched in 2020 to develop a comprehensive model for outreach and legacy that will help drive meeting outcomes and enhance the measurement of event legacy impacts.

Economic and Legacy Impact and Competitive Index – Sarawak Convention Bureau

In 2019, GainingEdge prepared a report which ranked Kuching’s competitiveness in the international conventions market against five other cities in the same “competitive set”. The report also analysed the city’s strengths as a convention destination and made recommendations for Kuching’s three-year plan business goals. The report was revised and updated in 2021 due to Covid-19… Continue reading Economic and Legacy Impact and Competitive Index – Sarawak Convention Bureau

MICE Capabilities Development, Brand Development and Benchmarking – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau

GainingEdge was engaged to develop the best model for establishing stronger MICE capabilities in these designated MICE cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Khon Kaen. The study addressed key issues related to the development of domestic and international market capabilities. As part of the review, structural and funding model recommendations were made to build local… Continue reading MICE Capabilities Development, Brand Development and Benchmarking – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau