The attacks in Paris and the threats of terrorist actions in Brussels have of course had its impact on the events that had been scheduled there, as it had also affected other destinations before (Madrid, London, Tunisia…). This been said, for how long will the impact last? And have Paris authorities and event organizations taken measures to ensure safety?
Solvay Executive Master in International Association Management resumes in January 2016, a unique platform for mastering the fundamental skills in key management areas with a special focus on the association executives' needs.
Five conferences confirmed worth €16 million to the Irish Economy
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The Convention Centre Dublin has been chosen to host the Renaissance Society of America Annual Meeting in 2021. Organisers successfully bid against Madrid to bring the conference to Dublin, which is expected to attract 3,500 delegates.
Being European Green Capital 2016, Ljubljana constantly promotes sustainable and healthy activities in the city. The Slovenian capital was awarded repeatedly for its initiatives and this behaviour is noticeable also in terms of meetings and events.
Every year at the ICCA dinner, HeadQuarters & MIM Europe magazines and ICCAWorld join forces to create a memorable theme night, when guests have to dress up to the nine.
The brand new Jerusalem Conventions and Visitors Bureau (JCVB) has been founded to serve as primary resource for the organization of conferences in Jerusalem.
Shanghai is known for its unique style and fascinating blend of the old with the new, the East with the West, from art and architecture to cutting-edge style and ancient tradition. As a well-developed tourist city, it offers a wide range of tourism facilities for both business and leisure visitors.
Connecting life: Networking in a ‘Room with a ZOO’
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Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp (FMCCA), opening November 2016, will be a unique, international conference centre, located in an award winning and best preserved 19th century ZOO.
Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism for South Africa outlined how South Africa, as a world-class business events destination, will respond to the next decade in the face of rising interest in the African continent.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB announced the latest developments of Thailand’s business events industry, with the 2015 fiscal year delivering double-digit growth for both business events traveller numbers and earnings.
The number of hotel rooms in London is expected to grow by 12 per cent over the next three years according to new data compiled by London & Partners and AM:PM
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.
In this issue, our ibtm world 2015 special: a portrait of the International Solid Waste Association, a case study of ESOT2015 at SQUARE-BRUSSELS MEETING CENTRE, organisational excellence according to the ESAE & UIA... and more.
Madrid, a friendly city where everyone feels at home. A place for business and new trends, a safe setting where taking time out and doing business are equally enjoyable. Its rich artistic and natural heritage, cutting-edge transport network, quality accommodation, fine cuisine and the passion locals show when enjoying their city's day and night life make it one of the most attractive destinations in the world.
AIR FRANCE KLM has retained its position at the top of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), as the world’s most sustainable airline, for the 11th year in a row. The DJSI is the most important international index measuring companies’ sustainable business performance.
Last October, at the invitation of Atout France, about 120 hosted buyers from more than 30 countries converged for a few days in Strasbourg. The aim? To promote the French regions among international business tourism professionals and especially give them a taste of the Alsatian capital.
Hangzhou’s reputation has grown even more in recent years, though. Now, its picturesque beauty, rich culture, and vibrant economy have placed it squarely in the limelight as a prime MICE destination.
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.
Set to kick-off on Friday, November 13 at Seoul City Hall and the Plaza Hotel, the MICE-focused week aims to create local public interest in MICE and to raise awareness of the MICE industry as a high-value sector for both the economy and in job creation.
Social media is a communications tool that is now required by audiences, which makes many associations still a little anxious of how to embark on this journey and manage the tools successfully.
With Leuven Mindgate, a brand-new initiative of the knowledge industry in Leuven is officially launched. By supporting existing initiatives and encouraging collaboration, Leuven Mindgate wants to enhance economic growth in the region. The long tradition of international high-tech business development in Leuven provides this latest project with three important fields to focus on: Health, High-Tech and Creativity.
In this issue of HQ Asia-Pacific: a portrait of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE), a report on PCMA’s Global Professionals conference GloPro Asia Pacific, an interview of Lyn Lewis-Smith, CEO of Business Events Sydney... and much more.
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.
Since three years the UIA has organised Associations Round Tables in Asia-Pacific, bringing together representatives of international associations to learn practical skills and share experiences. Last September, Bangkok was the host city to the third one.
The International Solid Waste Association, ISWA, organises many international events, working groups, board meetings, conferences and congresses. The ISWA World Congress 2015 was held in Antwerp from 7 to 9 September and the event clearly made its mark.
To survive in today’s competitive MICE environment, you need to excel. To excel, a company needs to focus on all parts of the organisation, optimizing the use and effectiveness of all of its resources.
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.