The successful 7th annual EAS 2019 closes under the motto 'Share & Co-create', with 184 participants from 121 different associations and other organisations.
In this article, we explain how solid corporate governance practices can be a useful tool for the implementation of sustainability measures within your NPO, and also underline why the implementation of such solid corporate governance practices is valuable.
While many in our industry have made efforts to implement more sustainable events and operational practices, we are not reacting like our house is on fire. As Elvis said we need less conversation and a lot more action. NOW!
The Meetings Show has partnered with accommodation management provider MICE Concierge to offer a simple hotel booking service for attendees of the 2019 show.
IMEX in Frankfurt has invited exhibitors at this year’s show (21 -23 May) to make a Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge as it continues to increase its commitment to demonstrating and leading through best practice in sustainability.
In keeping with its ongoing commitment to sustainability, the Palais des congrès de Montréal is proud to announce it is joining the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In doing so, it plans to change the course of events by implementing tangible actions aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and that of its users, in order to better its impact on society and the community.
Opening this summer, The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) is a brand new event venue in the north east of Scotland, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities for organisers and delegates across the globe.
Last year results confirm Bordeaux’s prime position as a business destination in France and abroad, with figures that have been growing steadily for several years. More than 120 congresses were hosted in the city in 2018, including 57 international ones, for a total of nearly 290,000 congress days*.
The 38th edition of the IACC Americas Connect conference took place this week (10 – 11 April) at Vantage Venues and The Globe and Mail Centre, Toronto, with more than 230 delegates attending over the two days.
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) announced that this year’s Cineposium conference will be held September 13-16 in Saint Petersburg, Russia – concurrent with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly Meeting.
New research reveals booking trends of large-scale, urban convention attendees
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Hilton, NYC & Company and PCMA Foundation announced today that approximately half of all delegates attending large-scale, urban conventions are circumventing the established room-reservation process and booking accommodations on their own.
Vienna is playing in the Champions League when it comes to international congresses: never before have congresses, corporate events and incentives induced as much economic impact, attracted so many participants or generated as many overnight stays as they did in 2018.
What better way for an #eventprof to learn something new than to discover a fresh destination! This is your chance, dear event and meeting planners, to cool off after a hard working time. Slovenia Meetings invites to an unforgettable adventure.
While Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver have long been some of Canada’s top destinations for international business events, cities across Canada are attracting global conferences, thanks in large part to the academics and industry innovators across a variety of sectors.
In recognition of her contributions to the growth of the international meetings industry, both through her global advocacy as ICCA Regional Director Europe and during her meetings industry career in Turkey, Elif Balci Fisunoglu was handed the prestigious “Outstanding Service Award” by leading Turkish exhibition ACE of M.I.C.E. at the 7th ACE of M.I.C.E. Meetings and Events Awards ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey on 4th April.
ICCA’s Board of Directors has selected Senthil Gopinath to serve as the organisation’s new CEO. As per ICCA by-laws, the Board made the selection in a closed-vote process, with Gopinath winning by majority vote. He will begin the new role in April 2019.
Leaders of the business meetings and events industry in Brighton, UK, marked Global Meetings Industry Day by gathering together for a panel discussion about the power and legacy of events.
On occasion of the Vitrina Turística, an annual event organised by ANATO (the Colombian Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism Operators), the authorities officially announced that FIEXPO Latin America would be held in Colombia in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The Prague Convention Bureau paid tribute to the distinguished Czech scientists, professors, physicians and other elite experts for their contribution to the Prague meeting industry, at the 10th Ambassador Awards Evening. The award ceremony took place on 3 April 2019 at the Residence of the Mayor of Prague.
The Government of the Czech Republic is preparing for the EU Presidency in 2022. On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Prague Congress Centre hosted an event called “Presidency trial run.”
Hungexpo Budapest, the largest Hungarian exhibition organiser and event management company (part of the international GL events Group) has earned €25 million (HUF 7.9 billion) in revenue last year, which is almost 30 per cent up from previous year's €19 million turnover.
Kenes Group and BestCities Global Alliance worked hand-in-hand to create editorials on the leverage of all 12 Alliance members and their unique appeal for potential clients and delegates alike.
Industry leaders, professionals convene for education, problem-solving and networking
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PCMA, a global leader in the business events industry, is once again inviting hundreds of professionals to analyse and discuss issues facing EMEA’s meetings and conventions industry.
IMEX Policy Forum 2019 puts future city development front and centre
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Expert speakers include cities advisor, Professor Greg Clark CBE; partnership and place management expert, Dr Julie Grail and leading business journalist and media advisor Ursula Errington
Two-day accredited course set to take place from 10-11 April 2019 in Helsinki
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Finland is set to continue its journey in delivering world-class educational opportunities for its residents by hosting the next Meetings Design Course, delivered Eric de Groot, Author of ‘Into the Heart of Meetings’, which will take place on the 10th and 11th of April in HUONE Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Finland.
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