Sector: Conventions
BCCK Training Creates New Transferable Skills
In an emerging economy, sometimes the most valuable role a convention centre can play is one that, while essential to its own success, is also a generator of transferrable skills that will support development in many adjacent areas of the local economy. Such is the case with the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak, where…
Business Events: Delivering Economic Prosperity for Australia (2017-18 Federal Pre-Budget Submission...
The Association of AACB’s latest analysis of bids won, bids lost and the bid pipeline highlights that while its members have secured 360 international business events in the Forward Calendar (as at July 2016), 235 bids had been lost for the next decade. This lost business is estimated to be valued at AU$805m in direct…
Australia’s Lost Convention Business Totals AU$805m
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)…
26 November 2017
AIPC Facility Operations Summit, Barcelona, Spain
The AIPC Facility Operations Summit is an opportunity for centre staff responsible for key operations functions to share issues and solutions on a global basis while also looking at how essential interactions amongst centre managers can be enhanced in ways that will increase overall centre efficiency and competitiveness.
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2 July 2017
AIPC Annual Conference 2017, Sydney, Australia
The AIPC Annual Conference offers global insights on emerging issues and conditions with the specific experiences and insights of industry experts and member centres to create comprehensive, practical outcomes with both immediate and long term applications.
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Top Dollar Tourists: It’s Time to Start Investing in Return
As the Australian economy shifts from mining to services, it is becoming important to invest in other industries. Business Events Sydney Chief Executive, Lyn Lewis-Smith says Australia needs to increase investment so we can remain competitive and attract more global business events. If Australia means business when it comes to boosting the economy, connecting industry…
14 May 2017
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit, Frankfurt, Germany
The AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has proven to be the perfect kick-off for member participation in IMEX and all the client and industry interactions it entails. Participants have the opportunity to compare notes on current issues, consider the latest industry trends and hear from key customer groups before they hit the show floor.
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How to Choose the Right PCO
Guidelines to assist an international association in the appointment of a Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) for their meeting. How to Choose the Right PCO
The World Map of Exhibitions Venues 2011 (2012)
As a part of its strategy, UFI’s objective is to provide reliable data on the exhibition market to its members and to all those interested in exhibitions. This data covers 3 elements: the exhibition venues, the exhibitions held in those venues and the companies who organize those events. The World Map of Exhibitions Venues 2011…
26 August 2017
ECM Summer School, Dresden, Germany
Summer School is an unmissable learning opportunity for all professionals working in Convention Bureaux, Tourist Offices, Congress Centres, Airlines, Hotels, DMCs, PCOs & Meeting Planners! The aim is to equip professionals with the latest marketing tools and to help them to develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in conference, meetings and event…
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5 Key Lessons from Convention Industry CEOs
From Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas, here are views on the correct way to approach the sector from three convention industry chiefs: Chris Cahill, CEO of Luxury Brands, Accor Hotels, Matt Sanderson, President & CEO of SmithBucklin and Joseph Popolo, CEO of Freeman. From PCMA… 5 Key Lessons from Convention Industry CEOs
BestCities Welcomes Madrid to Global Alliance
The Spanish capital is becoming the 12th member of BestCities Global Alliance. From Meetings & Incentive Travel… BestCities Welcomes Madrid to Global Alliance
Big Changes In Big Convention Cities
Big change is coming to the White House… but big change also to several key US convention cities. In some key campus infrastructure is not just being refurbished but entirely rebuilt. A useful roundup of five of them – Houston, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, Orlando, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky and New Orleans, Louisiana – from Jennifer Deinst at PCMA…
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