At Areka, Meetings & Events (M&E) is one of our key practice lines — and we’re seeing a clear shift in how companies manage and deliver events worldwide. In our latest blog, Claudia Kusche, MICE Lead, shares insights on the trends redefining the M&E landscape — and how companies can adapt to a digital, data-driven, and deeply human future.

Areka Partner Jean-Michel Kadaner weighs in on what the Amex GBT and SAP Concur partnership means for the industry — and outlines five strategic moves for travel buyers and TMC executives following Business Travel News Europe’s article “Buyers Face ‘Decisions’ Following Amex GBT–Concur Alliance.”

As global regulations and investor expectations sharpen their focus on environmental impact, carbon reporting is no longer optional—especially for the world’s largest companies. But where does business travel fit into the equation? Read a preview of the Areka’s latest research examining how the Fortune 150 report on CO₂ emissions—specifically looking at the often-overlooked category of business travel within Scope 3 emissions.