With increased globalisation, our society faces a dramatic increase in population, demographic changes and a growing social divide. The pace of technological innovation, climate change, and natural resource decline all result in a number of negative consequences to our every day lives, but also to our events.
Conferences, meetings… Searching for the right venue? At Mafraq Hotel – Abu Dhabi, the dedicated and professional team will be pleased to assist you and will ensure that every requirement and needs are to be met to make your event a success.
Geneva Tourism is unveiling its new identity – GENEVALIVE – and – GENEVATWORK – for the meetings industry, a dynamic destination brand geared towards digital devices.
A new online campaign launched by the Korea Tourism Organization’s Korea MICE Bureau division this month is offering overseas businesses and individuals the chance to win subsidized incentive trips to the country. Running until January 26th, the campaign invites corporate groups and individuals to answer a series of questions by video, with the best responses eligible for a series of prizes valued at KRW 30 million (USD $25,500) in total.
Kumneger Teketel, the organising talent behind the well-established Hotel Show (Hospitality and Tourism Trade Show) in Ethiopia is launching a new fair: the First MICE East Africa 2016 Forum and Expo in Addis Ababa (June 9-11). His goal: to put Ethiopia on the African MICE map.
End 2015, the Sultanate of Oman celebrated its 45th anniversary, an era of progress under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Since 1970 he has brought a radical transformation in the life of Omani citizens, whose lifestyle evolved into a modern, forward-looking society, in a country that has witnessed continuous development. However, Oman remains genuine and authentic and wherever you go in Oman, you will still find traditional Arabian hospitality, and historical heritage.
On the Tour & Taxis site, in the North of brussels, BEL can host your events in a developing district at the heart of one of Europe’s largest high-energy-performance buildings!
From quad biking and a net session with legendary cricketer Glenn McGrath to canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney proved to 18 international buyers and media who were in town for Dreamtime 2015 that there’s simply no better place to reward, motivate and inspire than Australia’s harbour city.
The Sultanate of Oman has one of the most diverse environments in the Middle East. Its strengths? Its authenticity, diversity and hospitality. Oman is also a perfect location for conferences and events.
FLIMS LAAX FALERA offers a variety of facilities catering for up 1,800 delegates, numerous hotels and the skills and experience to ensure the success of any event. This three Romansch villages lie at the heart of the Alps, on a sunny terrace at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level overlooking the wild, romantic Rhine gorge, enchanting forests, idyllic Alpine lakes and is just 1 ½ hours away from Zurich.
In this issue of MIM Europe Magazine: an interview of Florian Sengstschmid, Azerbaijan Convention Bureau, a special feature on incentives, a full-on update on Luxembourg and Antwerp... and more.
UNICEO®- United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers, the international association bringing together senior decision-makers in charge of corporate events representing blue chip companies has appointed Björn Wigforss as President for the Nordic and the Baltic region.
Sitting in the eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads linking the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, the island of Cyprus really is the ideal place to meet. Nowadays, as the easternmost member of the European Union, Cyprus is a perfect meeting place attracting clients from all over the world.
With the opening of many new and renovated venues, it looks like hosting events in Antwerp has never been more exciting. As the new marketing campaign suggests, Antwerp will wow meeting planners and delegates as an atypical destination.
New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres, today that up to A$113 million of corporate incentive events have been secured by Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for 2016 and 2017.
Cyprus may be the third smallest member of the EU, but it's teeming with a large history—spanning 10,000 years—scattered around an island the size of a large metropolis.
The city of Vienna is at its best when congresses or major city events are organised. In fact, Vienna is a European leader in terms of city marketing. In 1999, a dedicated department was set up called 'Stadt Wien Marketing' which employs 17 staff. So it's time to focus on CEO Michael Draxler who can tell us how important events are for the Austrian capital.
The company joins the international association for corporate event organizers
Summary:
Meliá Hotels International has announced a partnership with UNICEO®, the international association for senior corporate event organizers, a further step in enhancing its recognition as a leading company in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Exhibitions) segment, a strategic priority for the hotel company.
Whatever the size of your event, big or small, you will always need a well-defined communication strategy. Communicating effectively with your participants is an important part of making any event a success.
Ranked 3rd in Japan, following Tokyo and Kyoto, in the 2014 ICCA rankings, Sapporo has surely been proving itself as an attractive destination for both world’s travelers and meeting organizers.
Africa is becoming more and more popular as a meetings destination
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A report by American Express Meetings & Events has indicated that Africa is becoming more and more popular as a meetings destination, with 52% of respondents predicting a growth in interest
MEET TAIWAN, the Bureau of Foreign Trade’s MICE promotion program, is currently stressing corporate social responsibility as part of its “2015 Asia Super Team: Team up for Good” campaign.
BTR Liverpool, organisers of the increasingly popular Medicash Santa Dash Liverpool, was officially presented with the Santaz trophy on Monday, 17 August, by the organiser of the Great Santa Run in Las Vegas.
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.