Companies are more convinced than ever that in-person meetings and events drive real business results, but a new survey from Global DMC Partners (GDP), a large network of destination management companies and specialized event service providers, reveals a significant gap between that conviction and the ability to prove it, one the industry will need to close in order to sustain momentum.

The U.S. Travel Association recently released its report on the group travel segment, U.S. Group Travel Report: Strength Beneath the Surface.