The latest edition of MIM Europe Magazine includes the latest insights from EUMA, the European Management Assistants Associtation, ECM, European Cities Marketing, SITE... and much more.
Finland Convention Bureau (FCB), a part of Finpro, supports the organisation of international congresses in Finland. The past year was the best congress year in Finnish history, with growth in the field persisting for years.
Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, has undoubtedly ripened well with age, with complex and lively cultural overtones added over centuries by the Romans, Germans and French. This rich cultural palette is the secret behind the city’s attractiveness, which a group of SITE Belgium members discovered on Tuesday 17 March.
Accor announced it has been named as the operator for the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), the largest exhibition and convention facility in South Asia.
In this issue of HQ Asia-Pacific: a focus on the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR), the UIA Association Round Tables, an interview of Jeannie Lim, of the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, and some useful destination updates.
ECM Vice-President for the Meetings Industry, Heike Mahmoud, explains the virtuous circle that European Cities Marketing members and the meetings industry create together.
The world’s largest conference covering financial service innovations, Money 20/20, has chosen Copenhagen as the host city for the first European event taking place in 2016.
In ancient times, prosperity of a city originated from its river, and Hangzhou’s Grand Canal is no exception. Nowadays it is in full vigor, with local people carrying on its history, as well as exploring new possibilities.
A small group of delegates from incentives agencies in Belgium were treated to a wonderful action-packed three-day programme (Feb 27-Mar 1) in Interlaken and its surrounding areas organised by Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB).
Bern is the captivating capital of Switzerland, and combines old world charm with the most modern amenities. The city enjoys a scenic but central location easily accessible by European rail and air services.
APSR President, Michiaki Mishima, himself a physician who manages the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Kyoto University, Japan, shares with us the challenges of running a medical association with about 15,000 members from around the world.
One of the world’s most esteemed cardiovascular academics, Professor Chris Packard, talks about his role in ground breaking research and his ambassador status in attracting a global conference to Glasgow.
Compliance - a word that makes professionals in the world of medical meetings cringe these days. The relationship between medical associations and pharmaceutical companies has never been more complicated.
2015 kicks off with big news for the Palacongressi and the Convention Bureau della Riviera di Rimini (CBRR): the fusion with Rimini Fiera Spa, making it the new Business Unit for congress activities.
The second largest city in France, twice as big as Paris in terms of size, Marseille was historically the most important trade centre in the region and functioned as the main trade port of the French Empire. Today it stands proud as France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and largest commercial port.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has appointed Amanda Wrathall as sales and marketing head. Wrathall is the first senior team appointment for new chief executive, Marshall Dallas.
Simon Dufaur Global Director - Healthcare & Life Sciences, Regional Sales Director, Europe, MCI Brussels, explores the much-debated-upon issue of transparency.
Dr. Frank Bosch, President of the European Federation of Internal Medicine, explains how the organisation operates and what challenges it has to overcome.
In the first part of his interview, Gary Khan talked about the state of India, notably as a meeting destination. Now it is time to go back to Hyderabad.
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau’s convention team has continued to build on its portfolio of You First conference success by organising a number of influential public health initiatives, taking the subject out-with the confines of the conference centre.
Maritz Travel Company, which consists of Maritz Travel Meetings & Incentives and Experient, announced it has selected Congrex Switzerland as a partner in the Maritz Global Meetings Network.
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.