US withdrawal from over 60 international organisations (with many more still under review) has huge ramifications for American participation in and funding support for numerous international conferences around the world, and is also likely to significantly damage the US’s ability to attract and host any international conferences in related fields. From CNN…
It’s been a year since Destination North East England launched the first-of-its-kind Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework, developed in partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement. Check out progress and the toolkit used to achieve a wide range of positive outcomes, relating to both business events and general tourism. Stories from North East England: Travel that…
This is not another conference – it’s a living lab where destination leaders convene to co-create a bold new blueprint for regenerative impact, resilience, and courage. Through collaborative workshops, deep dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning, we will prototype solutions for the pressing challenges of climate disruption and social change. Join us to harness our collective intelligence…
Under an MoU signed in Hamburg, organisers will collaborate with Singapore Tourism Board to bring three conferences to Asia Pacific as the renewable energy industry becomes crucial to the environment. Another example of destinations using business event strategy to turbo-charge the development of key economic sectors. From MIX Business Events Magazine…
Destination Canada’s three-year Legacy & Impact Study highlights the long-term economic, social and environmental benefits of major events hosted in Canada. This case study examines the legacy of the One Young World (OYW) Summit, held in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke from September 18 to 21, 2024. Connecting emerging leaders from around the globe, the Summit catalyzed youth-led action…
ICCA and Destination Canada have unveiled The State of Sustainability in Associations Report, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the study, 66% of international associations rate sustainability as very or extremely important, up from 60% in 2023, but consistent implementation remains elusive.
Dubai will shortly have a new resource and additional motivation to attract international events specialising in environmental and circular economy fields, as such events will include potential investors, start-ups, and individuals who are potential employees of companies that base themselves in this new zone. From Meetings & Conventions Asia…
This inaugural, invite-only business and professional events Global Policy Forum is a collaborative initiative between ECA, UFI – the Global Association for the Exhibition Industry, and MAD Event Management. The focus will be on key public policy issues shaping events around the world, including: sustainability; talent; and international travel and commerce. From ECA…
The partnership supports the implementation of IAPCO’s Sustainability Strategy and introduces two cornerstone initiatives: a new Sustainability Award powered by Business Events Australia, and the development of a new IAPCO Sustainability Toolkit designed to equip professional congress organisers (PCOs) with practical tools and insights to drive measurable environmental and social impact.
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Destination Canada has completed its first Climate Action Plan — a major step in its sustainability journey and a signal of Canada’s leadership in regenerative tourism. Together with its long-term conference impact research, it highlights the importance of minimising negative environmental impacts while maximising the positive societal impacts generated by business and professional events.
Business Events Montreal argues that destinations and the business and professional events they host should unapologetically push back against censorship, DEI “cancellation,” and anti-science climate-change denialism. It says safe platforms for civilised disagreement are vital for progress and believes this stance strengthens Montreal’s appeal for international meetings, aligning business interests with a firm moral position.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 has been certified compliant with the ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable event management, recognising its commitment to organising a responsible and sustainable World Conservation Congress in 2025. IUCN has strived to ensure all aspects of Congress operations adhere to rigorous sustainability standards…
NZCE has released the first full report on the period July 2023 to January 2025, comprising statistical input from 144 companies and organisations, with examples of external communication to policymakers and the general public about progress towards net zero. Useful data and examples for business events organisations wishing to improve sustainability strategy and related communication.
Botswana’s ambitious plans to diversify from the industry that has defined its economy – mining gemstones – and to embrace a future with business events as a key tool to drive economic diversification. Keitumetse Setlang, CEO, Botswana Tourism Organisation (pictured) says, “Botswana has strong potential to become a premier destination for the business events industry…
The 2025 GDS-Index Report marks a decade of progress as destinations worldwide accelerate climate action and sustainability efforts, and reveals a 31% increase in average performance across all participating destinations since the programme began. This year’s theme, Shifting Tides, reflects a period of global transition during which destinations demonstrate remarkable resilience and accelerated action.
Boardroom’s Vicky Koffa explores how Kuala Lumpur is helping to change the global Business Events narrative from carbon costs to societal value and innovation: It is easy to see why business events have become a target in sustainability debates. Delegates flying in from across the globe, vast exhibition halls buzzing with activity…
IBTM World has announced the launch of IBTM Ignite, an initiative designed to connect start-ups with industry advisors and investors, providing space for early ideas and creative thinking. Over a hundred new start-ups representing sectors including event technology, sustainability, new event agency concepts, and inclusive talent sourcing businesses will take part in this year’s programme.
A planner’s guide to making a lasting mark on attendees, companies, communities, and the environment: In this report, Skift Meetings set out to provide insights, strategies, and real-world examples to empower planners to create events that not only meet objectives but also leave a lasting positive impact on their attendees, communities, and the planet.
Business events have long been celebrated for their economic footprint, such as hotel bookings, venue rentals, and restaurant traffic. But what if the true power of a conference lies not in the delegate spend, but in what happens long after the lanyards are packed away? That question is at the heart of Destination Canada’s three-year…
During the celebration, we will: Reveal the 2025 GDS-Index results, which are vetted, verified, correlated, and validated by our benchmarking assessors; Celebrate and recognise the Leadership, based on ranking, and Most Improved destinations, based on year-on-year improvement (independent of ranking); Share inspiring, real-world, recent stories of progress, innovation and collaboration from around the earth.
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