Economic results of 2017 indicate that The Hague is becoming an increasingly popular destination within the MICE industry, according to a report by The Hague Convention Bureau.
Sarawak’s boldest campaign in Business Events, Redefining Global Tribes (RGT), once again made a favourable impression to over 400 associations’ executives at the Associations World Congress (AWC) held last week in the Belgian port city, Antwerp.
Tuesday 20 March, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders, Karine Lalieux, Alderwoman for Tourism for the City of Brussels, Professor Jean-Louis Vincent, President of the Symposium on Intensive Care Medicine, ISICEM, Patrick Quinet, Co-President of the Delvaux Academy, and Ariane Deguelle, CEO of SQUARE.
At the European Cities Marketing (ECM) Spring Meeting in Reykjavík, ECM followed the footsteps of the best of Jedi knights, looking towards the dark side to leverage and learn from a mindset that ignites innovation and disruption.
Oxford Economics recently published a report which credits the Meetings Industry in the US for creating 5.9 million jobs and 845 Billion USD in business sales in 2016.
The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association (EHRL) has named the Estonian Convention Bureau the winner of the association's “Best of the Year” award for 2017.
Melbourne Convention Bureau Applauds Federal Funding Boost for Business Events The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) applauds the announcement today by Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Hon Steven Ciobo MP to increase investment in attracting international business events to Australia by $12 million over 3 years.
Australia’s multi-billion dollar business events industry has received a huge boost with the creation of a national bid fund, making $12 million available over the next three years to support bids for new, high-value international incentive, association, and exhibition events.
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Hon Steven Ciobo MP to increase investment in attracting international business events to Australia by $12 million over 3 years.
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is supporting the next generation of technical professionals with the launch of its paid Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program, designed to provide unparalleled vocational training and development opportunities.
The UK and Ireland Chapter of ICCA welcomed more than 100 people to its annual debate last week, which took place in Belfast hosted by VisitBelfast and BelfastWaterfront.
The latest results from the Air Travellers' Traffic Barometer*, produced by European Cities Marketing and ForwardKeys, consolidated a year of solid growth for long-haul inbound tourism in Europe, despite terror attacks targeting tourists in some major destinations earlier in 2017.
The Meetings Show has strengthened its hosted buyer team ahead of the sixth edition of the show on 27 & 28 June 2018, with two new managers joining from fellow Centaur Media event The Business Travel Show.
Sarawak looks forward in fostering closer ties with international associations, federation and societies at the Associations World Congress from 12th - 14th March in Antwerp, Belgium.
For the final time, Reed Travel Exhibitions have organised the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), welcoming 250 quality Hosted Buyers to experience Melbourne and access over 300 exhibitors from 20 countries around the world.
Kenes Group, a leading Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and Association Management Company (AMC), was one of the top winners at the 8th Eventex Awards.
On February 19th, Florence played host to the 23rd edition of HEM (Hoteliers European Marketplace workshop), a networking event where European hotels and hotel chains meet contractors from all over the world.
European Cities Marketing (ECM) announced a 7.7% growth in city tourism in 2017, with the domestic market increasing by 5.2% and the international market by 9.2%, respectively.
At a ceremony last Friday, The Hague Convention Bureau was given a Silver Award by M&IT in London securing prestigious recognition as an excellent Overseas Convention Bureau.
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