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From TravelMole: Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International, discussed the growing complexities of global tourism, such as over-tourism and responsible tourism practices. He highlighted the success of a recent global event in Dublin, which brought together destination marketing organizations (DMOs) from across the world to collaborate and exchange solutions. Welsh also talked about…
From Skift Meetings: Liz Irving’s journey to CEO of Clarion Events North America proves that sometimes the best career moves start with saying “yes” to the jobs nobody else wants. In a candid interview, Irving dishes on leadership, vulnerability as a superpower, and why you should never wait for permission to speak. At the end…
Boardroom sat down with Caroline Mackenzie from ISHA – The Hip Preservation Society, to discuss the association’s mission and its groundbreaking 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Cape Town. The event, which won the ABPCO Best International Conference Award – sponsored by Boardroom Magazine – set new standards in scientific excellence, sustainability, and long-term impact.
From SoolNua, by Pádraic Gilligan: Over the past decade, the global business events industry has been marching—sometimes steadily, sometimes hesitantly—to a shifting rhythm. Initially, the beat was set by sustainability, and more recently, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) priorities, with a particular emphasis on DEIAB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging). I say “hesitantly” because…
Hattendorf signs off – for now: From the IBTM Forum for Advocacy in Barcelona to his final edition as chief executive of the UFI Annual Congress held in Cologne, Kai Hattendorf shares his reflections on ten years at the global exhibitions industry association helm, seven of which featured as a board member of the Joint…
With the arrival of a new year comes a pivotal moment – one charged with possibilities, challenges, and our collective commitment to driving progress as a dynamic and resilient community. If we reflect on the past year, we see that the global economic landscape remains complex and uncertain. Economic slowdowns in key markets, such as…
From Exhibition News – CloserStill Media and Nineteen Group chairman Phil Soar ponders the significance for recent mainstream media interest in exhibitions and events: Something very strange has occurred. In the past month we have seen two positive articles in the Financial Times praising trade show companies and talking about billion-pound deals, DMG declaring that…
From Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Melbourne is serving up aces with our Summer of Tennis in full swing. The Australian Open has evolved beyond being a major, global sporting event to become a very Melbourne festival that appeals to all generations, budgets and passions. Whether it’s corporate hospitality, live sites brimming with tourists…
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 M&IT, GM John Burke on making sustainability a core business strategy at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre: As sustainability becomes a critical focus for the global MICE industry, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has emerged as a trailblazer. Recently awarded Best Sustainability Initiative (Convention Centre) at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2024, the convention centre’s efforts…
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 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…
The Iceberg loves a movement. Especially a movement that uses business & professional events to drive positive change. But it often requires an evangelical personality, combined with an event, to achieve that change. In Latin America (LATAM), one such character has driven the evolution and development of the Business Events Sector – founder of the…
From ICCA: At the 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition, Sarah Fleming, Managing Director of SFA-Connect, showcased an innovative approach to utilise the ICCA Business Intelligence platform to drive strategic success in conference bidding. Her winning project, “Leveraging Sector-First Strategies and ICCA BI for Successful Conference Bids: The SFA-C Approach,” highlights how aligning destination knowledge hubs with…
From Boardroom, by Tommy Goodwin, Executive Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance: We live in an increasingly politics-first world. From wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza to recent change elections in the United States and throughout Europe, the political environment grows more uncertain by the day. With trade wars, transatlantic tensions, and further anti-incumbency elections…
From UFI: 2024 will go into the history books as the best year the global exhibition industry has ever recorded, measured by revenues—topping out an astonishing comeback after the global pandemic. Investors remain eager to put money into our industry’s core business model of connecting people for trade and innovation, but the future will see…
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