The Victorian State Government announced the venue’s expansion, a move that will retain MCEC’s mantle as Australia’s largest and busiest convention and exhibition centre.
The issue of sustainability plays an increasingly important role in the tourism and meetings industry. With its successful participation in a certification concept the tourist destination of Stuttgart acknowledges this trend. Together with local service providers it sets itself ambitious goals for a sustainable future for the city of Stuttgart.
Many association executives are hearing the call for sustainable or green events and we all get the philosophy and understand the need in our personal lives. But where does one start in planning a large scale conference sustainably?
Tackling opportunities and challenges ahead in emerging destinations
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Following a multi-city roadshow in India for the second consecutive year and the launch of a training course to provide solid education to emerging destinations, European Cities Marketing (ECM) targets emerging countries to promote European destinations and spread its renowned experience
The world knows - It's a matter of finding the right words
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A few months ago Annamaria Ruffini, President and CEO of Events In & Out, Italy, and member of the Executive Committee for SITE, was invited to be a speaker at the Asia-Economic Forum in Xi’an, China to present a seminar on the events industry. Here's her feedback.
On the occasion of EUMA's 40th birthday, which will be celebrated in Paris on October 31, Christine Davies, one of the founding mothers of the organisation, answers a few questions.
The face of the largest city in Australia is changing, primarily thanks to the effort and the good will of the New South Wales Government. This will definitely benefit Sydney as a convention city.
The not-for-profit organisation PARIMA stands for "Pan-Asian Risk & Insurance Management Association (PARIMA)". Chairman Franck Baron explains how the organisation operates and what challenges they have to face.
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.