Home to the KU Leuven, the oldest university in the Low Countries, and located at only a stone’s throw from Brussels, the capital of Europe and headquarter of many associations, Leuven is each year the setting for a variety of business events.
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.
Accor is one of world's largest hotel chains with 3,800 hotels worldwide
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The French hotel chain Accor is buying FRHI, the company that owns the luxury hotel lines Raffles, Swissôtel and the Canada’s Fairmont in a deal worth about $2.9 billion US. This deal is expected to close in mid-2016.
Meetings industry professionals will benefit greatly from an indispensable new book, Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events, written by Tony Rogers and Rob Davidson and launched at ibtm world in Barcelona.
Istanbul’s medical infrastructure, including 233 hospitals with 32K bed capacity and as being home to 17 faculty of medicine in its 53 universities makes Istanbul a unique meeting point for Medical Congresses.
Palacongressi di Rimini is putting a stop to waste and helping those in need. All the surplus food from meetings, conventions and events held in the centre is donated to local voluntary associations.
Korea has recently secured hosting duties for 7 major international congresses, set to bring 22,800 participants to the country between 2017 and 2021, as well as 9 corporate incentive tours for 2016, welcoming a further 40,000 visitors.
ICC Sydney’s contemporary design celebrates Sydney’s temperate weather and natural environment with sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline through glass facades and from balconies throughout the venue.
A magical and spectacular natural site, 2600 years of fascinating history, the irresistible charm of picturesque areas, an idyllic climate and fantastically easy to reach: The Phocaean City is a popular tourist destination whose popularity soared in 2013 when Marseille-Provence was named the European Capital of Culture.
Le Amohetswe Bohle. Welcome to Tshwane, South Africa's cosmopolitan capital city; a city that blends local culture and character with world-class technology and infrastructure.
A world-leading professor of Phonetics and Sociolinguistics has spent the last 20 years using Glasgow as her research platform to study the changing landscape of language.
Located on Cape Town’s northern foreshore, beneath Table Mountain and only a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) provides flexibility without compromise, as well as the most modern amenities and technology as mandatory components.
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.
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.
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.