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28 October 2025

Destinations International | Social Inclusion Summit, Jackson, MS, USA

The DI Social Inclusion Summit is the first of its kind, dedicated to providing destination organizations and travel industry professionals with ideas and solutions on how to increase economic value by creating spaces that authentically welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities. This interactive summit brings the innovative minds of our industry together to share…

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28 October 2025

Destinations International | Business Operations Summit, Jackson, MS, USA

The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology. This year’s summit will provide insight on post-pandemic recovery from an organizational perspective, focusing on new ways to think about how destination organizations are organized, staffed and operated. Sign Up for More Information: Be the first…

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20 November 2025

Operational Excellence Summit, Barcelona, Spain

The AIPC Operational Excellence Summit provides an engaging forum for discussing the issues and opportunities faced by convention centers in times of changing requirements, digitation and sustainability. Amongst the areas to be explored will be risk and crowd management, security and cybersecurity, changing tech requirements, responding to new event formats and the renewed importance of…

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23 July 2025

A Deep Dive Into Attrition and Cancellation

Changing attendance numbers, questions about international travel, fluctuating pricing — these are just some of the factors playing into changes that planners are having to make to their supplier contracts this year. It’s natural to have questions, and Jonathan T. Howe, Northstar’s longtime legal expert, has answers to share.

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16 July 2025

Back to the Sandbox: The Latest AI Tools for Event Professionals

Roll up your sleeves and join us for this interactive, workshop-style webinar in which our experts will show you just how to put the latest AI tools to work for you. From boosting productivity to refining your marketing, from chatbots to agents and beyond, the session will leave you inspired to tackle your event-planning challenges…

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9 July 2025

Capacity Building Workshop | Building Regional Strength: Empowering Meetings Professionals

This dynamic, in-person workshop is designed to equip PCOs and DMCs across South-Eastern Europe with practical tools, expert insights, and collaborative strategies to elevate regional event capabilities for sustainable growth. The workshop is part of the IAPCO–ICCA MoU, a strategic partnership focused on advancing the meetings industry through capacity-building.

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23 September 2025

IT&CMA & CTW APAC 2025, Bangkok, Thailand

In 2025, the event proudly marks 33 years of championing international MICE business within Asia-Pacific, consistently delivering opportunities for global exhibitors and buyers to engage, network, and build strategic partnerships that fuel the growth of the sector. Simultaneously, the event celebrates 28 years of advancing Corporate Travel and Entertainment (T&E) management best practices, providing a…

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10 June 2025

Webinar: New EU Directives Changing Tourism – Are You Ready?

A wave of directives – including the CSRD, ECGTD, and GCD – will set bold new standards for sustainability, transparency, and trust in tourism. But these aren’t just legal hurdles. They’re a chance to lead. Join GDS-Movement and the European Travel Commission (ETC) for a vital webinar that shows how destinations can move from compliance…

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10 June 2025

Webinar: New EU Directives Changing Tourism – Are You Ready?

A wave of directives – including the CSRD, ECGTD, and GCD – will set bold new standards for sustainability, transparency, and trust in tourism. But these aren’t just legal hurdles. They’re a chance to lead. Join GDS-Movement and the European Travel Commission (ETC) for a vital webinar that shows how destinations can move from compliance…

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30 July 2025

The Sustainable Events Course, Online

Transform the way you deliver events… Two 6-week online courses, curated by isla, and designed to support you on your journey to become an expert in delivering sustainable events – one for beginners (The Sustainable Events Course) and one for those looking to further their existing knowledge (The Advanced Sustainable Events Course), in line with…

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4 September 2025

2025 GDS-ICCA-CityDNA Certificate in Regenerative Destination Management, Online

Learn how to manage destinations through regenerative business models, destination stewardship approaches, and stakeholder engagement methodologies. We are all under pressure: visitor economies, their host communities, the earth, and the vulnerable. We need a new approach that considers how interconnected networks – social, environmental, and economic – can work together to restore, replenish, and sustain…

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28 July 2025

Luxury & Wellness Meetings – Summer, Clearwater, FL, USA

Northstar Meetings Group’s Luxury & Wellness Meetings event connects North American planners seeking luxury or wellness-focused venues for their meetings or incentives. Those who are selected to attend will participate in: Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers; Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers; Great meals, receptions, and numerous networking opportunities with other…

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New Report Redefines Association Expectations Ahead of IMEX Frankfurt 2025

From Boardroom: Just ahead of IMEX Frankfurt, a report has come out to reshape how destinations and associations collaborate in a shifting global environment. Purpose Under Pressure: Global Association Trends in 2025 – the result of a partnership between BestCities Global Alliance and Strategic Membership Solutions – unveils compelling data from 586 association professionals across…

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10 June 2025

PCMA | AI-Driven Event Strategy: Crafting Purposeful and Strategic Event Experiences

Learn how to integrate AI into your event strategy to create more purposeful, data-driven event experiences. In this interactive course, you will learn how to use AI-driven strategic alignment, audience empathy mapping, and S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting to design impactful events. AI-Driven Event Strategy is your gateway to leveraging AI tools like Spark, ChatGPT, and Claude to…

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14 October 2025

PCMA | Convening EMEA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Whether your events journey has just begun or you’re a seasoned industry professional committed to growth there is a safe place for you at Convening EMEA to unlock new potential.​ We’ve designed Convening EMEA to connect people who share a common purpose to unlock tomorrow’s potential today. ​As our world evolves, and we are challenged…

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11 September 2025

20th TourMIS Users’ Workshop & International Seminar 2025, Vienna, Austria

Jointly organised by City Destinations Alliance, the European Travel Commission, & Modul University Vienna, the workshop is aimed at city, regional, national, and international tourism organisations, as well as universities and companies from the hospitality and tourism industry. It is directed toward managers, academics, as well as consultants and representatives of governments and international organisations…

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19 November 2025

92nd UFI Global Congress, Hong Kong

The UFI Global Congress is the “must attend” event for the exhibition industry, as the largest global meeting of the year, which gathers hundreds of industry leaders from around the world to network and learn. It presents a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with peers, and uncover the latest industry trends and innovations….

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9 April 2025

Webinar | BUSINESS Events AS USUAL: Social Impact in Destinations

Social impact is no longer an add-on: it’s the new business-as-usual approach for leading destinations and convention bureaux. Join us for this insightful webinar to explore how event legacy, stakeholder collaboration, and impact measurement are transforming the way destinations approach sustainability. Through practical strategies and real-world case studies, we’ll break down the key elements of…

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8 April 2025

Webinar | BUSINESS Events AS USUAL: Social Impact in Destinations

Social impact is no longer an add-on: it’s the new business-as-usual approach for leading destinations and convention bureaux. Join us for this insightful webinar to explore how event legacy, stakeholder collaboration, and impact measurement are transforming the way destinations approach sustainability. Through practical strategies and real-world case studies, we’ll break down the key elements of…

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6 October 2025

IMEX America | Smart Monday, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Enjoy four days of expert education at IMEX America kicking off on Smart Monday powered by MPI. Our education program allows you to explore the latest topics and trends, level up your professional skills, and find solutions to industry challenges. Whether you want to keep up with fast-changing event trends, explore event tech, polish your…

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20 November 2025

AIPC | Operational Excellence Summit, Barcelona, Spain

The AIPC Operational Excellence Summit provides an engaging forum for discussing the issues and opportunities faced by convention centers in times of changing requirements, digitation and sustainability. Amongst the areas to be explored will be risk and crowd management, security and cybersecurity, changing tech requirements, responding to new event formats and the renewed importance of…

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