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EMEC 2017 is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of effective learning and collaboration, and this is reflected in its education design. From “a-ha” general sessions to labs and workshops, EMEC is an immersive learning experience that gives you new ideas, keeps you current on industry trends and creates new pathways and opportunities for your events…
PCMA’s Convening Leaders, the world leading educational conference for business event strategists, selected the “organised bohemia” of Austin, Texas, for its 2017 edition. The event is renowned for challenging the established best practice of event design and joins other revolutionaries including South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, C2Montreal, TEDex in Longbeach, and Falling Walls in Berlin – which have all re-shaped the content and community…
Australia is missing out on AU$805m of convention business across the coming decade, according to the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux. The AACB says a national convention bid fund – and easier visa access – are key to future economic success. From CIM News Magazine (the report “Business Events: Delivering Economic Prosperity for Australia” is in our Research section)…
In 2009 President Obama criticised executives from companies bailed out by the taxpayer for holding meetings in Las Vegas. His comments were seen by the meetings industry as hugely damaging after the financial crisis. As the White House door revolves again, what now for the industry and President-elect Trump? Christopher Durso at Convene has been finding out…
As the meetings industry prepares for a very different Trump Presidency (see Convene’s story posted elsewhere in News: What Will the Trump Administration Mean for Meetings?) here’s how President Barack Obama’s departure from the White House is contrasting to his arrival. From Association Meetings International… Obama Administration Relaxes Guidelines on Conference Going
Visit Florida is in a fight for its survival as the state introduces legislation calling for its abolition. New CEO Ken Lawson has been championing the role the DMO plays in generating employment and tax revenue. But an ill-fated marketing deal with rapper Pitbull has already damaged the DMO’s standing among politicians. From Meetings & Conventions…
Social responsibility, more technology and better use of time are what delegates want. And four out of five think face to face will remain important. To mark the silver anniversary of Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), the Melbourne Convention Bureau commissioned McCrindle Research to conduct a study on future meetings trends. From Association Meetings International…
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