Sector: Business Events
The Business Events Industry Can Help to Create a More Peaceful World
From Meetings International: The President and CEO of Seoul Tourism Organization, Ki Yon Kil, says “Although we are successful even now, the MICE industry is still beginning its development in the Republic of Korea. The business event industry in Seoul and South Korea has great potential, so we are developing this potential of the whole…
Barbara Jamison-Woods
President, City Destinations Alliance
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Barbara Jamison Heads up the European Business Team at London & Partners (London Convention Bureau), the Mayor’s official promotional agency for London. Barbara’s experience in the industry has covered every aspect of tourism in Global markets… youth and educational tourism, tour operating, Destination and Event Management, Major Events including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic…
Lokerman & Solaris Join EIC Hall of Leaders
MCI Group president, Robin Lokerman, and Boldpush founder, Julius Solaris, are among 5 inductees set to join the Events Industry Council (EIC) Hall of Leaders to be celebrated at a Gala evening in Las Vegas, October 7th, following a day of free education at Smart Monday powered by MPI at IMEX America. Fellow inductees include…
JMIC Expands Membership in Asia and Africa
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), the international body representing the collective voice of the global meetings and events industry, is proud to announce the addition of two new members: the China Business Event Industry Committee (CBEIC) and the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI). These additions further strengthen JMIC’s global network and…
The Old Playbook Will Not Work for Today’s Corporate Events
From Skift Meetings: Bring hundreds of people together for days of presentations at a corporate event and hope they get something out of it. That’s a tired playbook for meetings and events. It’s not going to cut it in 2024, according to Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event Leaders Exchange, and Rob Adams, president of Bishop-McCann….
ADVOCACY: Beam Engages with UK MPs
From M&IT: SIC codes and the value of business events were the main discussion topics with MPs at beam’s State of the Nation event at Cliveden House. Senior representatives of the beam agency and venue members, as well as Windsor MP Jack Rankin and shadow business minister Mike Wood, were joined at the invitation-only event…
RX Scraps its Plans for IBTM Asia Pacific 2025
From Conference & Meetings World: IBTM World organiser RX has pulled back from its launch of IBTM Asia Pacific in Hong Kong next year. The 2025 launch event, announced at IBTM World in Barcelona last year, was due to take place at the AsiaWorld Expo centre,19-20 March. However, exhibitors, hosted buyers and stakeholders have been…
Claudia Hall
Exhibition Director, IBTM World
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Claudia Hall has been the Exhibition Director for leading global trade show, IBTM World since November 2023. With over 15 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry, she is responsible for the management and strategic planning of IBTM World. Claudia has a proven track record for inspiring the events world to deliver exceptional experiences…
Takeaways from the ICCA Central European Chapter Meeting in Zurich
From Boardroom, by Remi Deve: Attending an ICCA Central European Chapter Meeting was a first for Boardroom. Expertly organised in Zurich by the Zurich Convention Bureau, it was an insightful experience filled with valuable lessons on the future of events. Here are my key takeaways. 1. The Need for Purpose-Driven & Human-Centric Events: Co-founder and…
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