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Copenhagen Launches Risk Assessment Project for Associations

Identifying and reducing risks for association event planners and local suppliers is the intent behind a new project launched by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau. Working with international and local stakeholders, a new Copenhagen Convention Bureau project aims to unlock ‘much-needed knowledge’ about risk in the global meetings industry. From Association Meetings International…

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Trade Show Industry Charts a Path to Sustainability

This article from Trade Show Executive magazine offers an excellent overview of what different event companies – such as RX Global and IMEX – are doing to achieve net zero. For example, RX Global signed the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and launched its Global Sustainability Council last year with Helen Sheppard as the company’s…

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Vancouver and Guadalajara make TIME’s World’s Greatest Places

From BestCities Global Alliance: The accolade highlights the successful collaborative efforts of businesses in Vancouver, from securing iconic events like Laver Cup 2023, the 2024 Invictus Games, and FIFA World Cup 2026 to the city’s newly minted Michelin Guide. From promoting cultural preservation and culinary tourism to boasting trendy hotels and hosting one of Latin…

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Harnessing Canadian Cleantech Power for Greener Conferences

Canada provides a unique opportunity for business events in the cleantech space. Known as a welcoming, safe and easily accessible destination – with world-class conference infrastructure – Canadian cities like Vancouver, Montréal and Halifax are home to a wealth of sector expertise which visiting associations can leverage to enhance their event. From Boardroom Global…

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IMEX Group ‘Set for Change’

Changes at IMEX Group are set to be revealed onsite at this year’s IMEX Frankfurt. Show organisers are promising ‘a few surprises’ at the show, which takes place on 23-25 May at Messe Frankfurt. An IMEX spokesperson said: ‘IMEX Frankfurt evolves every year, and this latest edition is no exception…’ From M&IT Magazine…

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Events Industry Fed Up by Business Impersonation Fraud

A coalition of event companies and trade associations have joined together to urge the Federal Trade Commission to rule in favor of targeting government and business imposters, the most reported type of scam last year. Losses from these scams increased by 50% from 2021 to 2022, and the industry has had enough. From Skift Meetings…

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Meeting Industry Leaders Return to Capitol Hill to Talk Policy

Registration has opened for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s (ECA) 2023 Legislative Action Day, which returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC in June. The event will see leaders and advocates from across the face-to-face business events industry heading to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress. From Association Meetings International…

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Greener, Cleaner Copenhagen

The Danish capital is moving decisively towards a low-carbon economy, and its role as host of this year’s WindEurope conference will put its innovative renewable energy enterprises in the spotlight. Copenhagen’s Amager Resource Centre supplies power and heating to about 140,000 homes, thanks to technology that converts household waste into energy. From the Financial Times…

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David DuBois to Retire from IAEE

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events announces the retirement of David DuBois as President and CEO effective 31 December 2023. DuBois has been with the association for 11 years, providing strategic insights and vision to propel the association forward while successfully leading the association through the pandemic. From International Association of Exhibitions and Events…

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NAACP Considers Issuing Travel Advisory for Florida

The NAACP Florida chapter voted unanimously last week in favor of asking the national organization to issue a travel advisory for the state of Florida. If approved, the advisory from NAACP would urge the Black community across the U.S. to avoid visiting or moving to the state of Florida. From Northstar Meetings Group…

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AIME Hits its Straps as Meetings Powered by AI

The 30th edition of the Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Exhibition, AIME, bounced back last month in Melbourne powered by more than 13,000 hosted-buyer meetings locked in before the event had even begun. As a benchmarking tool for one-to-one events, AIME is setting new standards in value creation, urged on by the competition for buyers’ time…

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Australian Government Confirms $2m Commitment to Business Events

The Federal Government has confirmed a $2m allocation to measure the impact and benefit of business events. The project is being rolled out in two phases, including the addition of new questions to Tourism Research Australia’s National and International Visitor Surveys which are already in place and collecting data. From Business Events Council of Australia…

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Providence Equity Partners to Acquire Hyve Group in £481m Deal

US firm Providence Equity Partners has agreed a deal to acquire UK-based exhibition business Hyve Group. The terms of the offer are 108p in cash for each Hyve share and the deal values the international exhibition organiser at approximately £481m (US580m). A previous bid of 105p per share had been rejected. From Exhibition World…

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Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Cvent for $4.6bn

Meetings, events and hospitality technology provider Cvent Holding Corp. (“Cvent”) (Nasdaq: CVT), has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of private equity funds managed by Blackstone in a transaction valued at approximately $4.6bn. From Conference & Meetings World…

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Top Incentive Travel Destinations for 2023

With most travel restrictions of the past three years behind us, incentive participants are eager to discover new places, immerse themselves in different cultures and enjoy authentic experiences. Following are the top incentive destinations trending in 2023, according to ITA Group, which creates custom-crafted engagement solutions that motivate employees… From Northstar Meetings Group…

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Informa Acquires Tarsus in $940m Deal

Global event organiser Informa has strengthened its presence in growing regions and markets significantly with the acquisition of B2B events group Tarsus in a deal valued at $940m. The combined business is expected to create incremental revenue opportunities through the cross-marketing of major brands, digital expansion and new event launches. From Exhibition World…

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UFI European Conference Celebrates Women in Exhibitions

The upcoming UFI European Conference in Maastricht will be collaborating with Women in Exhibitions to honour women’s accomplishments in the exhibition industry. The Conference’s keynote speaker on 15 June will be Ann Daniels, a polar explorer and motivational speaker, who will share her story and leadership lessons with UFI’s delegates. From Exhibition World…

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