Consisting of two main islands marked by beautiful volcanic and glaciated landscapes, boasting a population of about 4.5 million people, New Zealand, sometimes referred to by its evocative Māori name, Aotearoa, has numerous conference and convention facilities, as well as new venues under development in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. The country is indeed on a mission to be a player meeting planners can’t do without.
IMEX in Frankfurt is introducing several major new sustainability initiatives this year as it continues to innovate and encourage the industry to unite and contribute to greater environmental awareness and social responsibility.
On 16 March 2017, Headquarters was invited to join the showcase event ‘Evolve or Die’ organised by Belfast Waterfront in partnership with Tourism Northern Ireland. After my visit, I believe one thing is sure: they both know how to successfully evolve!
The Association of Association Executives (AAE) has announced the shortlist for the 2017 International and European Association Awards which recognise excellence in leadership, development and service across international and European associations.
Prague Convention Bureau, already for the eighth time, awarded the Congress Ambassadors for their contribution in the field of Prague congress tourism.
Perhaps the most important addition to the facility is a brand-new reception building which gives a central focus for the five distinct and unique, purpose-built modular self-contained buildings across the site.
Associations around the globe seem to be in a perpetual race to see who can provide the most “value” for members, thereby making them stand out from their competitors. In order to do this, many believe, they have to provide more products, services, and benefits than any other organisation. This philosophy would work if the most always won, but in the association world it doesn’t always work that way.
Recognised for its design excellence, construction timeline and outstanding financial performance, ICC Sydney’s role in delivering the nation a new and emblematic piece of business events and tourism infrastructure was commended.
Earlier this year, the Spanish capital’s Madrid Convention Bureau was accepted as the alliance’s newest member and is expected to become a full partner in spring 2017. Why?
Belfast Waterfront is celebrating global recognition as officially the world’s best Kentico website. Northern Ireland’s leading conference and entertainment centre scooped not one but two internationally-contested accolades in the technology and website platform’s annual Site of the Year awards!
The European Association Summit (EAS) is the annual encounter between professionals from the associations sector. The summit will be held in Brussels on 30 and 31 May 2017 at SQUARE (Brussels Meeting Centre).
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