From Exhibition News, Steve Monnington of Mayfield Merger Strategies reviews the M&A transactions of the past 12 months: In a recent article, Colin Morrison asks whether 2025 will be the year that media M&A rebounds. He references US investment bankers who are predicting a big year in M&A since stock markets are near all-time highs…
From Brave, Bold, Brilliant Podcast: Jeannette is joined by Don Welsh, the CEO and President of Destinations International. They explore the evolution of the travel and tourism industry, discussing how Destinations International has expanded from a U.S.-centric organisation to serving over 760 destination organisations in 31 countries. Don shares insights into the challenges of cultural…
From Skift Meetings: The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help. The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help. Grassroots initiatives and industry networks are doing their part to help those…
From Destination DC (DDC): “From large conventions to small, impactful meetings, Washington, DC uniquely provides access to policymakers, networking and educational opportunities,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, Destination DC. “Combined with the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and abundant attractions and experiences, DC creates memorable events that keep attendees returning. Through our Only One…
From Skift Meetings: As the political landscape shifts, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance calls on the business events industry to get involved. A new Congress and presidential administration brings opportunities for policies that drive business events growth, according to the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). “When there is change in any administration, whether it’s a…
With the 119th Congress taking office tomorrow, and President-elect Trump being sworn in later this month, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) has released its 2025 public policy agenda. ECA’s alliance partners and board of directors have identified five key areas of focus for 2025 that will drive the future competitiveness of the US business…
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Stephanie Lynch is a results-driven event professional with a proven track record of creating impactful experiences and driving measurable success. With over eight years at Explore Edmonton, Stephanie has consistently demonstrated her expertise in event strategy, economic impact maximization, and stakeholder collaboration. Currently serving her second term as Chair of the International Congress and Convention…
From Exhibit City News, by Danelle Dodds: There’s electricity in air. A palpable hum is buzzing through every corner of experiential exhibits and events. The energy is charged and crackling across boardrooms, ballrooms, and exhibit floors. It’s not just a felling; it’s a force, and it’s coming from women. More women than every are sitting…
From TTW: FCM Travel, the trusted business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has unveiled its top cities for business travel in 2024. These rankings aren’t just about numbers—they tell a story of where professionals are heading to connect, innovate, and grow. This list was carefully crafted using flight booking data from across the…
From Meetings Today: Having a board chair who is a meetings industry veteran that knows the ways of Washington, D.C., is a definite advantage for Brand USA, which recently welcomed Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, to a one-year term helping steer the organization that markets the U.S. to international leisure and MICE…
From CMW: Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organisation, has announced new leadership for its 2025 board of directors. The 11-member board is appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce in consultation with US Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Each director represents a travel and tourism industry sub-sector and can serve a maximum of…
From Northstar Meetings Group: The latest Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, co-produced and sponsored by Cvent, forecasts a significant rise in meetings spend for 2025. Planners anticipate a 12 percent increase in costs related to business events, with budgets expected to grow by nearly 11 percent. Most planners have a negative outlook on how the new…
From E&ENEWS: Researchers attending the American Geophysical Union conference worry their work could disappear when a president who rejects climate science takes office. Censorship. Funding cuts. Layoffs. Those concerns loom over the world’s largest conference of climate scientists as they brace for whiplash at the White House when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in six…
Destination DC is a vital economic development organization that promotes Washington, DC as a world-class destination for conventions, tourism, sports and special events with an emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. DDC is a private, non-profit corporation with a membership of over 1,000 businesses and organizations that support the DC travel and tourism…
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From The Hill: Welcome to The Hill’s annual list of top lobbyists. The lobbyists on this list are some of the best in the business and have been go-to advocates during a year defined by unprecedented political events, legislative logjams, federal spending cut crusades and big rulemaking swings by the outgoing Biden administration. But Washington…
From PCMA: What drives a person to become an advocate for justice and a catalyst for change? In a world that often calls for bold leadership, a few voices rise above, unafraid to challenge norms and champion human rights. Internationally acclaimed lawyer and human rights advocate, Amal Clooney, is one of those voices. We are…
From IMEX: Destination Canada were the winners of the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award. Presented during IMEX Frankfurt, the award honors outstanding achievements in sustainable innovation in the business events industry. IMEX Brand Ambassador, Tanja Knecht spoke to Virginie De Visscher, Executive Director Business Events, Destination Canada about their winning project, the Canadian Business…
From Exhibition World: UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, welcomed 600 delegates from 55+ countries and regions to its 91st Global Congress in Cologne, Germany, 20-23 November. According to UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf, the numbers matched Shanghai 2016, which had been the best attended Congress to date. Hosted by Koelnmesse, delegates, included members…
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Caroline Lepage is a visionary leader and trailblazer in the meetings and events industry, currently serving as CEO of the Québec City Convention Centre and Québec City Business Destination. With a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Bachelor’s in Commerce, she brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational expertise to her role….
Nestled along Canada’s majestic St. Lawrence River, Québec City is a charming blend of history, culture, and innovation. As one of North America’s oldest cities, it exudes European charm with cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and its iconic Château Frontenac. Québec City is more than a picturesque setting — it’s a hub for world-class business events,…
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Destination Canada’s multimillion-dollar International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), launched in March 2024, has already supported 21 successful bids made by Canadian Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to host high-value major international conferences. Created and administered by Destination Canada, and funded by the Government of Canada, the ICAF is a vital component of Destination Canada’s strategy to…
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