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MICE Procurement Part 2: The Enterprise Perspective

Vinzenz von Brühl Sep 15, 2026, 9:30:41 AM

Why MICE is so much more difficult for procurement than any other indirect product category.

Two colleagues in business attire high-five each other with beaming smiles in a modern, bright office; in the background, additional desks and workstations are visible—a symbolic image of the moment of triumph following successful budget negotiations in event management. The gesture symbolizes efficient teamwork, mutual appreciation, and the positive results that strategic MICE management enables despite budget pressures and rising costs: consolidated requests, negotiated terms, and greater impact with the same or a smaller budget.

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How to Deliver Better Events in 2026 Despite Budget Constraints

Laura Wagner Jul 14, 2026, 11:42:08 AM

Why rising costs despite stable event budgets are becoming the new normal, and what strategic MICE management has to do with it.

Cover image for the article 'MICE Procurement: An Industry Between Tradition and Transformation', Part 1, by Vinzenz von Brühl, CEO MICE Portal

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MICE Procurement Part 1: An Industry Between Tradition and Transformation

Vinzenz von Brühl Apr 13, 2026, 2:56:27 PM

Why event procurement is the last category that hasn’t been digitalised

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Standardization as the basis for comparability

Lydia M. Juchert Dec 5, 2025, 2:53:22 PM

Why are digital booking platforms essential for companies?