The aim of the AccorHotels “Success in Congress” programme is to develop innovative measures to meet the hospitality requirements of associations organising congresses.
Kigali is the most attractive city in Eastern Africa for the global hospitality industry, according to hospitality industry executives who attended the Fourth Annual Africa Hotel Expansion Summit and Hospitality Round Table, which took place on September 8-9 at the Julius Nyerere Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Suzanne Singleton will be taking over as Head of Associations at London & Partners following Becky Graveney’s departure after nearly 10 successful years attracting some of the world’s biggest congresses to the city.
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable African airline, has announce that it will add a thrice weekly service, on top of its daily flights, to Guangzhou as of October 8, 2016.
This summer, Brussels Airport was repeatedly the backdrop for activities as part of the #shareoursmile campaign of VISITFLANDERS and the tourism sector. The latest campaign event will take place on Friday. This time, the goody bags and above all the positive message are being directed towards business travellers.
The Tram Experience has recently kicked off its fifth season. This unusual tram offers a showcase of traditional or reimagined Belgian flavours while a two-hours’ ride takes you through Europe's capital city.
With medical and scientific congresses on the rise in the region, and many of Kenes’ international clients looking into LATAM for their periodic conferences, Kenes Group is pleased to announce it will grow its operation and presence in the region.
The latest insights into the meetings sector will be aired in Brisbane as staff from Australia’s convention bureaux convene for their 27th annual flagship meeting from 7-9 September.
TBEX, the largest conference and networking event for travel bloggers, online travel journalists, new media content creators, travel brands and industry professionals will be held on March 20-22nd, 2017 in Jerusalem.
Velo-city Showcased in Taiwan with Great Facilitation by MEET TAIWAN
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Under the leadership of MEET TAIWAN, the flagship MICE branding program empowers global MICE players with diversified resources and connections that can bring their ideal MICE events to live.
The Shenyang New World EXPO (EXPO) is only days from its special opening. The new venue will host China’s Annual National Planning Conference 2016 (ANPC) on 24-26 September.
Social broadcasting is quickly becoming a game changer for those who have a message to spread. The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) is holding a peer2eer session on 9/9/16 from 4-6pm in Brussels.
In this issue: an extensive feature on hybrid vs. physical meetings, an detailed report on Luxembourg, the profile of the International Telecommunication Union, the birth of the Sports Events Association... and more.
High Five Event Attracted High Participant Rate at IMEX 2016
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Taiwan designed the most inviting campaign attracting many visitors to high five the Taiwan palm and receive love responses at the TAIWAN booth at IMEX 2016.
12th Meeting Trophy organised by Switzerland Tourism
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Beginning of July, on the occasion of the 12th Meeting Trophy organised by Switzerland Tourism, HeadQuarters & MIM magazines were invited to join once again this unmissable summer event.
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has launched a new corporate brand and web portal, unifying its leisure and business branding efforts, initiated in November 2015, under a single online domain, VisitQatar.qa
The ICCA rankings don’t lie. In 2014, Hangzhou was the third convention city for the fourth consecutive year among all mainland cities in China, just behind Beijing and Shanghai. In 2015, Hangzhou climbed up three places, a testament to the city’s positioning as an international meeting city.
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is proving to be the destination of choice for leading business functions in the Asia Pacific region, with a raft of key national and international associations, including Meetings & Events Australia (MEA), backing the world class venue with major event bookings in 2017.
As we embark on the 21st century, Shanghai, the economic engine of China, is posed to challenge the established global economic order with its newfound supremacy.
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.