Did any of the G20 financial ministers and central bank directors know they were sitting on an old gold-miners’ staging post when they met in the seaside city of Cairns? By Rob Spalding at Associated Meetings International… G20 Finance Summit in Cairns – Following in Their Footsteps
You might think Hawaii was one of the last places on earth to need more conservation. Yet with one of the highest concentrations of endangered plants and animals in the world, the argument for hosting the World Conservation Congress there in 2016 was almost unanswerable. From Association Meetings International… Conservation in Hawaii – Last Place…
It is widely known that New South Wales is a popular business events destination. In 2011 alone, Business Events Sydney secured 67 events, worth an estimated AU$186.5 million in economic impact. However, aside from the dollar spend impact from the thousands of delegates who visit, little research had been done on the longer term impacts…
David McMillin has posted three PCMA trend directions for experiences in 2017… 3 Trends That Will Transform Experiences In 2017 See also… PCMA Picks Top 5 Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017
M&IT offer a number of training webinars which are tailored to the conference, meetings and events industry, for both suppliers and buyers to better understand the market, including Social Media for Events; The Venue Contracts Minefield; Health, Safety & Risk Assessments; The Bribery Act; Data Protection in Events.
Meetings International just published some PCMA Convene 2017 crystal ball gazing. We’re very behind number five on the list… PCMA Picks Top 5 Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017 And here are IMEX’s thoughts on the same subject… The IMEX A to Z of 2017: 5 trends to watch as the year unfolds See also… 3…
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…
A minimum of 10 and maximum 15 ICCA venues each invite a client to the Workshop to discuss their specific meeting requirements. Clients must conform to strict selection criteria, so ensuring that participating venues can promote their company and services to senior decision-makers who are actively looking for destinations and venues. No other event offers…
Discover 3,500 worldwide exhibitors, the latest trends and hundreds of meeting professionals under one roof. With the largest global array of exhibitors from every sector in the meetings industry, come to IMEX prepared to do a year’s worth of business in just three days. Choose from 150 seminars, including seminars, workshops, campfires and bite-sized show-floor education. Over 200…
This year’s theme is “Adapting and Upgrading”. There will be two days of engaging speakers and panel sessions and plenty of networking opportunities as we are expecting close to 250 delegates from across Asia and around the globe.
Deadline for entries: 28 February 2017. The Digital Infrastructure Award has been developed by INCON to celebrate and inspire change in the digital infrastructure and services made available in meeting venues around the world. The Award rests on a simple principle that meetings are better when a first class digital infrastructure is made available along with…
The ICCA Iberia Chapter has 62 member organisations over 2 countries, covering all areas of conference management – from venues and Convention Bureaux, to hotels, airlines and PCOs. The Chapter is very active – holding at least two Chapter meetings….
The ICCA Scandinavian Chapter has 70 member organisations over 6 countries, covering all areas of conference management – from venues and Convention Bureaux, to hotels, airlines and PCOs. The Chapter is very active – holding at least two Chapter meetings…
ICCA France Benelux Chapter is providing a great opportunity for members in the region to share experiences and best practices amongst each other. The Next Annual Chapter Summit will take place in Toulouse, France, from 13-14 March 2017. The event is open to all ICCA members and for non-members by invitation only.
The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter has over 70 member organisations covering every area of conference management; from venues and Convention Bureaux, to hotels, airlines and PCOs. Our aim is to both represent our Members in front of the ICCA Board, and to provide them with a variety of education and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the state of California in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at The L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles from May 15-18, 2017.
Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the country in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO, from March 19-22, 2017.
Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiences—all while experiencing the iconic landmarks and sophisticated culture of New York City. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands—Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive Magazine—in partnership with The Westin Grand Central and The United Nations.
From an entire interactive general session focused on pitching business to MPI’s invaluable Hosted Buyer Programme, EMEC 2017 is an environment that brings planners and suppliers together to collaborate, solve problems and confront challenges head-on—together! EMEC is an immersive learning experience that gives you new ideas, keeps you current on industry trends and creates new…
The annual general meeting of the EVVC will take place at the Prolight + Sound trade fair held on the grounds of Messe Frankfurt. From 1955 to 2005, from eight members in the founding year to more than 300 members with over 560 venues in the anniversary year, the EVVC has developed into a powerful association of the…
The conference’s wide-ranging programme will provide an opportunity to discuss current issues, including “How can a destination be sustainable in the future and how can it be communicated?”, “How can existing buildings be made more sustainable for many years?” Or “Which Possibilities are there to implement social sustainability?” Since 2011, the initiators, EVVC and GCB,…
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