The Darwin Convention Centre was awarded winner of the Meeting Venue – 500 delegates or more category at the Northern Territory 2017 Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards, held in Darwin last night.
The UICH (Union Internationale des Concierges d'Hôtels) Qatar Chapter has confirmed Doha will host the organisation’s annual congress in 2021. The 67th edition of the annual event is expected to gather more than 900 members of the hospitality sector for a six-day program which combines professional development, networking and social activities.
From April 21 to 26, 2018, human-computer interaction will receive a thorough examination during the CHI 2018 international conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. This prominent conference will attract 3,000+ delegates from 50 countries and bring in an estimated $6.7 million in tourism revenue for the city and Québec.
As the May 25 deadline for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is drawing closer, Nicolas Hamblenne, associate of KOAN Law Firm in Brussels, sheds light on the more complex guidelines and debunks some of the myths surrounding the legislation.
The project “Ambassadors of Bologna” is aimed at personalities from the academic, medical, scientific, professional, entrepreneurial, sports and institutional sectors of the city, interested in candidating Bologna as the venue for a future congress or other type of event.
Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) has played an active role in improving the efficiency of cancer drug development since 2001. Marjorie Recorbet, association manager of CDDF, tells HQ about how they evaluate their advocacy efforts in the rapidly changing and inherently challenging environment.
The Russian Convention Bureau (The National Convention Bureau Association) was established in November 2017. The founders of the organisation were: the Roscongress Foundation, the Russian Export Center (REC), International Foundation of Technology and Investment (IFTI), R&C Market Research Company.
The Austria Center Vienna unveiled the largest construction project at the venue since its opening. An attractive canopy – the danubeSAIL – will be added to the square outside the building.
The meetings and conventions world recognised the work of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal at the Meeting Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA) recently presented in London.
Continuing its mission to advocate for the power of face-to-face meetings, Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMB Canada) visited Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa to connect with Business Events Industry executive leaders on March 21, 22 and 23 2018.
On 9 April, an agreement was signed between Meet in Reykjavík and the University of Iceland (HÍ), Reykjavík University (HR) and the Iceland University of the Arts (LHÍ). The object of the agreement is to increase the number of international academic meetings and conferences held by universities in Iceland.
New Communications Campaign Set to Showcase the Power of People
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In recognition of the Global Meetings Industry Day, the BestCities Global Alliance has today announced an exciting new communications strategy that will showcase the Power of People.
Paul Riemens, CEO of the RAI Amsterdam convention centre, has launched the ‘Amsterdam City of Drones’ initiative in parallel with this week’s Commercial UAV Expo Europe.
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) has confirmed that NewcastleGateshead will be the host destination for its 5th UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO), adding to the destination’s stellar reputation for hosting high-profile medical conferences.
This year, connections from Finland’s largest airport to destinations around the world will again increase significantly. There will be new routes, additional flights to familiar destinations and larger aircraft.
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