The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released today its second ranking of the sustainability performance of 40 meeting and events cities worldwide.
The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has announced the introduction of a free series of educational sessions designed to support exhibitors to maximise their investment in the lead up to and during the show in February.
Planners discover why creativity is crucial from insightful keynote and immersive new features at IMEX America
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“Nothing beats the live experience and there’s an increasing appetite for creative events that are interactive and experiential. The key here is to involve attendees. They shouldn’t just be passive observers, but need to actively engage. Hands on projects require decision making and engage more of a person’s brain, leading to embedded learning.”
New purposeful meetings whitepaper, keynote & edu sessions aimed at adding more meaning to meetings
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What separates a “wow” meeting, conference or event from just an ok or average one? And what is that special “something” that gives a meeting gravitas - that extra edge that creates experiences, memories and ah-ha’s (or magical) moments that stick around long after the fact?
The ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter Client/Supplier Business Workshop 2017, which took place from 6 - 8 September ended on a high note at Park Hyatt Busan, Republic of Korea.
Business events secured in the first half of 2017 set to attract over 51,000 delegates from around the world with an expected economic impact of AED 375 million.
Post event tours to Brussels, Bristol and Bath are already full as hosted buyers see the benefit of combining time at the show with direct destination and supplier experiences.
“How do we create experiences that deliver deeper meaning and value for both attendees and ourselves, as planners?” Janet Sperstad from Madison Area Technical College shared the preliminary results of a major study into Purposeful Meetings. As part of this year’s IMEX Talking Point, she delivered the keynote, Purposeful meetings research: creating deeper meaning.
The Association of Association Executives (AAE) today announces the launch of its year-round Association Success Story Programme at the Associations World Congress in Vienna, Austria.
At the heart of the technology section will be the TECHknowledge Area, powered by The Meeting Pool, offering the chance to touch, test and try the latest gadgets such as wearables and Virtual Reality.
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.
“Tokyo was selected to host the 11th SIGGRAPH Asia in 2018” – When this news dropped in, industry professionals coming from the computer graphics and interactive techniques in Tokyo were in a rapture of delight with excitement. They had been longing for this conference to be held in Tokyo and the time will be finally coming.
Exhibitors and delegates have gathered for the second day of the jam-packed Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Expo (AIME) program, after a night of events in and around Melbourne which saw people networking and doing business well into the night.
The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) unveiled the preliminary results of its three-year study into the South African business events industry at the ibtm world in Barcelona.
The flagship global industry event has designed a programme specifically for association buyers wanting to make most of their time when in Barcelona, 29 November-1 December this year.
The CONVENE team is pleased to announce that registration for the Hosted Buyer Programme is now open. Meetings and events professionals can take advantage of a variety of exclusive benefits pertaining to CONVENE 2017, taking place on 8-9 February at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre LITEXPO in Vilnius.
IMEX America has completely reimagined the 2016 program and format of Association Focus, its unique education and networking event for association professionals.
Chile Undersecretary of Tourism, Javiera Montes, along with FIEXPO’s Director, Sergio Baritussio, signed an agreement that confirms the development of the event in Chile throughout 2017, 2018 and 2019.
“The Big Conversations You Need to Have to Keep Your Meetings Alive” is the title and focus of the 2016 Association Meetings Conference that will be held in London a day prior to The Meetings Show on Monday 13th June at Church House Westminster.
New partnerships with SITE and SACEOS strengthens conference programme
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ITB Asia 2016, the ‘Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, will showcase its strongest meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) line up to-date with a full day conference programme dedicated to the growing sector.
The India Association Congress (IAC) is bringing together association leaders and stalwarts from various industries, who have supported and contributed tremendously to the success of this conference.
New exhibitors and a packed education programme alongside a day of learning and networking at Association Focus means that a visit to IMEX America promises to be productive for association professionals from all parts of the world.
Mohamed Mezghani, Deputy Secretary General, UITP (International Association of Public Transport), explains how good and efficient public transport is a strong asset for attracting international meetings.
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