Destinations

ACC Liverpool

December 1, 2022Ambassadors attracting international associations to LiverpoolLiverpool has seen a strong bounce back in international association events thanks, in part, to a thriving ambassador programme.Read More

The Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow

November 16, 2022How a healthcare association made its RfP more sustainableThe Guidelines International Network went through the GDS-Index to source a responsible city and venue

Adelaide Convention Centre

November 9, 2022Adelaide Convention Bureau rebrands to remove ‘ambiguity’After operating as the 'Adelaide Convention Bureau’ for 48 years, the bureau has rebranded and repositioned to Business Events Adelaide.

Marta Comes

November 8, 2022Sense of purpose grips ICCA Congress in KrakowThe association meetings industry is facing tough economic headwinds with a renewed sense of purpose - focusing on legacy, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Members of the Asia Convention Alliance

October 25, 2022Asian alliance flags new event for international associationsMembers of the Asia Convention Alliance have floated preliminary details of a new event aimed at international associations

A keynote speech at MWC Las Vegas 2022

September 29, 2022GSMA weds Mobile World Congress to Las Vegas until 2024Las Vegas will host the North America edition of Mobile World Congress until 2024 after signing a deal with organisers GSMA

SEC World Comi Con

September 5, 2022Beam me up Scotland! Science fiction heads to GlasgowGlasgow has won the right to host the 2024 World Science Fiction Convention – the third time the city has been selected to stage the prestigious event.

Sydney Harbour Opera House and Bridge

September 2, 2022Budgets creeping back as associations return to the skiesConcerted efforts to promote Australia as a place to hold international conferences - even while its borders remained closed because of Covid-19 - appear to be paying dividends

Dubai secures 99 events in H1 2022

August 25, 2022Cross-sector collaboration helped Dubai secure 99 events in early 2022A mix of medical conferences, technology meetings and awards ceremonies will head to Dubai following the destination’s successful bid wins.

Extensive education programme at heart of cardiology congress

August 24, 2022Extensive education programme at heart of cardiology congressResearchers and cardiovascular professionals from 161 countries will meet in Barcelona to discuss more than 400 heart-related conditions.

Sheila Alexander-Reid, Philly CVB Diversity Executive Director

August 16, 2022Philadelphia CVB appoints diversity tsar to make meetings more inclusiveThe Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has taken steps to make the city a more welcoming and inclusive place Show More

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