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Collision wrapped up its three-day conference in grand style. With 36,000+ attendees from over 118 countries descending in Toronto for this massive event, Hessie Jones sat down with Paddy Cosgrave, the visionary behind this globally acclaimed Collision conference, to delve into the roots, the impact and future for this dynamic gathering… From Forbes…
The hosting of global events such as the Olympics, Expos, World Cups and Cultural Festivals have long been seen as opportunities to stimulate growth and development. Hosts increasingly seek to ensure that such events act as catalysts for local development, are used to leverage long-term infrastructure investments, boost tourism and trade… From OECD…
Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry. The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place from 17-18 April 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre….
The International World Mining Congress has come to Australia for the first time. It is taking place in Brisbane, 26-29 June. The association was formed in Europe in 1958 and its congress chair, Dr Hua Guo acknowledged at the opening Australia’s strong position in mining. “It’s about time you got here,” he said. From CMW…
Once declared the world’s most liveable city for seven straight years, Melbourne is now third on the Economist’s list again as Australian cities bounce back up the global rankings following the pandemic lockdowns. Improved healthcare scores, which hurt Melbourne’s ranking during COVID-19 waves, helped move the city up from 10th spot… From The Age…
Florida’s political climate and laws implemented by Gov. Ron DeSantis are negatively impacting meetings and conventions. Orlando, consistently ranked the top meeting destination in the U.S. by Cvent, is among the destinations impacted. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses has moved its 2027 Global Surgical Conference & Expo from Orlando to Philadelphia. From Skift Meetings…
Association were recognised for their ‘exceptional achievements’ at the ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) Association Awards, were held in Brussels on June 15th. Mike Morrissey, ESAE President, opened the ceremony and attendees were greeted by a special video message from Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament. From Association Meetings International…
UNWTO has developed with the G20 economies a roadmap for making tourism a central pillar of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As the knowledge partner of India’s G20 Presidency, UNWTO delivered the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the meeting of the Ministers of Tourism of…
In a white paper exploring event legacy, recently published by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau, it was revealed that choice of legacy and its subsequent measurement can be a challenging task for associations and not-for-profit organisations looking to leave a positive impact on society. From Event Industry News…
ICCA has announced its purposeful strategic involvement in a brand-new industry-wide competition: the World Tourism Organization Startup Competition for Mega Events and MICE Tourism. Tourism – including business tourism – is one of the leading sectors in international trade, accounting in 2019 for 28% of the world’s services exports, representing 1,7 trillion dollars… From UNWTO…
By Steve Monnington: Clearly the acquisition of Tarsus Group for $940m wasn’t enough for Informa, which has now splashed out $380m for Winsight, a US-based event organiser and digital information services group for the food sector. Winsight expects to achieve EBITDA of $35m in 2023 meaning a multiple of just under 11x… From Exhibition News…
From ESAE: We were honored to receive a special video greeting from none other than Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. In her message, she emphasized the indispensable role of European Associations in enriching the EU civil society and positively impacting the lives of citizens. It is a true testament to the dedication,…
In a successful collaboration, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Associations and Conferences Forum (AC Forum) once again showcased their expertise by hosting the second edition of the Future of Healthcare Meetings conference in Istanbul, Turkey. By Remi Deve, from Boardroom…
It all started with the idea that the meetings industry needs to contribute to the planet’s sustainable development first and foremost by addressing its worse enemy: carbon emissions. The Net Zero Carbon Events initiative has since made great strides in linking all relevant stakeholders towards a common strategy to tackle climate change… From Boardroom…
BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association have unveiled exciting changes to their flagship Incredible Impacts Programme. Celebrating the “beyond tourism” value of international association meetings, the programme provides a global platform for meetings that have proven impact while recognising their contributions with a cash reward. From BestCities Global Alliance…
Global event organiser Hyve has announced the completion of its acquisition by funds advised by Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Searchlight Capital Partners. “This marks a significant milestone for Hyve, providing strategic support and positioning the company for accelerated growth,” a statement from the company said. By Paul Colston, from Exhibition World…
Fifa misled fans by claiming the Qatar World Cup would be carbon neutral, a Swiss regulator has ruled. A report by the Commission for Loyalty, which regulates advertising in Switzerland, found that Fifa broke rules against unfair competition by making claims about the tournament that could not be proven, while using controversial… From The Guardian…
Unite your colleagues and community to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day all around the world! This tool is dedicated to collecting and sharing activities related to the Global Exhibitions Day campaign. Your are invited to share and update your initiatives, and support industry professionals and media to learn about your efforts. From UFI…
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