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Does anyone “get” us?

By Kai Hattendorf | Business Transformation, Global Advocacy, Association Management:   What is the one thing every event professional bemoans regularly? Right: “NOBODY understands what we are actually doing.” This is why advocacy for our sector matters. So, this week, let’s look at the one document empowering us to change that – giving us a…

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ISHA Shapes Medical Meetings Outside the Conference Room

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.

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Women Leaders in Meetings: Liz Irving

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…

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Destination Canada Launches Wealth & Wellbeing Index

From Destination Canada: Destination Canada has released a first-of-its-kind measurement tool that looks beyond traditional metrics like visitor spending and arrivals to assess the comprehensive benefits tourism brings to Canadians. Tourism’s Wealth & Wellbeing Index highlights the sector’s role in empowering communities, preserving culture, protecting Canada’s natural assets, and driving economic growth – demonstrating tourism’s…

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UNWELCOME: US Supply Chain Fears

From HNR: When countries clash over commerce, the hospitality industry often bears the impact: operating costs rise, pricing strategies shift, and travel patterns change. For travelers and hoteliers, the stakes are significant: trade disputes don’t just raise hotel costs, they can also influence cross-border travel patterns and revenue optimization strategies. Economists note that tariffs heighten…

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Lewis-Smith and Grimmer Honoured for Business Events Advocacy

From AMI: Lyn Lewis-Smith, CEO of Business Events Sydney, and Gary Grimmer, chair of GainingEdge, have been recognised with the inaugural Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy of the Business & Professional Events Sector. Presented at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Exhibition (AIME) Leaders Forum, the awards celebrate their outstanding contributions to repositioning…

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Glasgow’s Conferences Leave a Lasting Mark Through Impact Network

From Boardroom: Glasgow has reinforced its position as a leader in purpose-driven conferences with the Glasgow Conference Impact Network (GCIN) marking a successful first year. Launched in partnership with the Glasgow Science Festival in March 2024, the initiative has created new collaboration among local stakeholders to ensure conferences leave a lasting legacy. Over the past…

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