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Ben Ari interviews BestCities’ Loren Christie: Planning an international conference involves numerous logistical challenges, including accommodation, transportation, catering, and technical support. Convention bureaus can provide valuable assistance in coordinating these aspects, ensuring smooth operations and a seamless experience for attendees. From Authority Magazine…
Kai Hattendorf, CEO at UFI, past President of JMIC, and chief architect of the Net Zero Carbon Events movement reviews the post-post-pandemic era as the re-opening of China puts the sector back into turbo-charge. Appetite for events to drive institutional missions and visions through the meeting places and the marketplaces delivered by the BE sector…
At IMEX ‘23, Destinations International convened to share a fresh, global, perspective on the changing role of the DMO beyond the consumption economy to community alignment. Chief Executive, Don Welsh introduces the European Director of Engagement, Jane Cunningham, and Chief Advocacy Officer, Jack Johnson, who combine to dive below the rising waterline of business events…
By Pamela Wilton, Destination Canada: In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve and identifying the key trends that can significantly impact business events is crucial. A Meeting Professionals International article recently popped up in my feed, sharing Michel Wohlmuth’s perspective on the emerging trends shaping the business events industry…
“It’s possible to imagine chatbots forming their own association” – AMI editor James Lancaster quizzes ChatGPT on the relevance of associations, why hybrid deserves a second chance, and what’s real and not real…
Sydney, the dynamic capital of New South Wales, is not shy in adopting change to create growth and foster sustainability. New infrastructure and economic clusters are being developed throughout the region under the umbrella of Sydney’s future-focused approach for an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable world. From Boardroom…
Social licence or ‘SLO’ (Social Licence to Operate) is not a new concept. Not any more than sustainability is a new concept. The expression SLO was first coined in 1997 and related to the mining industry. Much has been written about it since. It is essentially the theory that successful businesses… From Meetings International…
Interviews don’t get much bigger than this! Stephen Carter Group CEO of Informa, one of the world’s largest exhibition & event organisers speaks to The Dan Assor Show. Informa is a leading Business Intelligence, Academic Publishing, Knowledge and B2B Events Group, listed on the FTSE 100 in UK… From Dan Assor…
Ioannis Pallas, ESAE Association Manager, delves into the evolving landscape of associations and their increasing engagement in political matters. From embracing ESG and DEI policies to actively addressing the public and incorporating political criteria into decision-making, associations are transforming their traditional roles to navigate complex challenges and better serve their members in today’s ever-changing environment…
With more than 500 signatories and supporters all starting to report their footprint and taking steps to reduce their impact, the united efforts so far to drive down waste across the global exhibitions industry have been “pretty damn impressive” says Kai Hattendorf, CEO of UFI. From Exhibition World…
From PCMA, by Beth Surmont: There are three times in my career (so far) when I have felt like I’ve seen the future. The first was when I saw an online registration system and rejoiced that I would no longer have to deal with faxes and manual credit card payments…
I have been so fortunate to enjoy a varied and exciting career within the tourism and business events industries. I have experienced the transformational change these industries continue to facilitate in bettering our country, made life-long friends with other like-minded people, and continue to be part of the change that is helping to create a…
Glasgow’s conference business is on track to make a full recovery by 2026, according to the head of the city’s convention bureau. Aileen Crawford said the ‘trajectory was very positive’ and that forward bookings suggested 2026 could surpass the peak set in 2018-2019, when the city hosted 160,000 delegates at 530 conferences. From AMI…
By Roberto Payer, from Conference Matters: Limiting travel movements and striving for a car-free city are understandable goals. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, an incoming business group requires suitable logistics with as few disruptions as possible, but many levels of government don’t seem to be aware of this…
Attending international conferences can be an effective opportunity to invest in the professional growth of an organisation’s staff, allowing opportunities for networking, professional learning and innovation. But they can also be costly, so understanding the benefits should be key to getting attendance approved by human resources managers and company boards. From AICD…
In this episode of The Tourism Teacher, Andi Jaspersen sits down with Andreas Weissenborn, vice president of advocacy and research at Destinations International, to get an overview of what Destinations International is and what they do for the tourism industry. The Tourism Teacher is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network, produced by Relic…
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