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New Guides on Measuring Impact of Global Events on Local Development
The hosting of global events such as the Olympics, Expos, World Cups and Cultural Festivals have long been seen as opportunities to stimulate growth and development. Hosts increasingly seek to ensure that such events act as catalysts for local development, are used to leverage long-term infrastructure investments, boost tourism and trade… From OECD…
DMOs Move from Marketing to Management
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…
IMEX ’23: A Licence to Operate?
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…
A Phoenix named Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand, has emerged from the natural disaster bestowed upon it in on 22nd February 2011 with a renewed sense of respect for the role of business events in driving social and economic recovery. But the city shows an equally well-informed respect for Mother Nature and a commitment to carbon reduction across its supply…
CATALYSING CHANGE 2: The Holy Grail
The Legacy & Sustainability Course ‘Shaping the Future of Business Events’ recently implemented by the Head of VisitBritain Business Events, Paul Black, concluded in Newcastle with 60 stakeholders from the business events ecosystem of Britain in attendance. The subject – Impact Measurement – surely the Holy Grail to identifying and measuring the value creation derived…
LOTR v GOT: Lessons for Associations, Content Strategy & Events
By Colm Clarke, Partner, Consultancy at Exempla Management & Consulting: Hopefully your leadership transitions are more civilised than in a Game of Thrones episode, and your stakeholder groups are easier to align around common objectives than Tolkien’s elves and dwarves – but don’t ignore the lessons for associations provided by last year’s release of prequels…
Key Trends Shaping the Business Events Industry
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…
International Mining Congress in Brisbane Marks Critical Transition
The International World Mining Congress has come to Australia for the first time. It is taking place in Brisbane, 26-29 June. The association was formed in Europe in 1958 and its congress chair, Dr Hua Guo acknowledged at the opening Australia’s strong position in mining. “It’s about time you got here,” he said. From CMW…
Northstar Launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024
Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry. The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place from 17-18 April 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre….
Hyve Acquisition by Providence and Searchlight Completed
Global event organiser Hyve has announced the completion of its acquisition by funds advised by Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Searchlight Capital Partners. “This marks a significant milestone for Hyve, providing strategic support and positioning the company for accelerated growth,” a statement from the company said. By Paul Colston, from Exhibition World…
Canadian Visionaries Network Targets International Business Events
From Destination Canada: Destination Canada is proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Visionaries Network (“CVN”). A national platform, the CVN is composed of Canada’s network of academic, industry, and association leaders, whose knowledge capital and industry excellence has helped to secure high-profile conference wins aligned with Canada’s six priority economic sectors. The CVN…
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