Destinations

Lisa Nandy UK Culture Secretary

June 4, 2026Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cutsA coalition of leading tourism and events organisations has written to government calling for the urgent restoration of ringfenced funding for VisitBritain's Business Events Growth ProgrammeRead More

Perth Mining Conference

October 31, 2024Case study: The Electric Mine Conference 2024With the global mining industry at a significant crossroads, industry leaders from around the world came together in Perth, Western Australia to exchange ideas and explore the future of electrification in mining and its impact on sustainability.

Birds flying across Istanbul skyline

September 30, 2024MPI's EMEC returns to Istanbul after 10-year hiatusMeeting Professionals International (MPI), the association for people involved in the production of meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions, is returning to Istanbul.

SEC World Comi Con

September 25, 2024European congresses thrive in Glasgow as delegate numbers surgeGlasgow is experiencing significant growth in delegate numbers for major European conferences.

Copenhagen wins 2025 ESCRS Annual Congress

September 23, 2024Copenhagen to welcome eye treatment conference again in 2025Nine years after it last came to Copenhagen, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Annual Congress will visit the Danish capital again in 2025.

A view of Antwerp from the sky

September 23, 2024Antwerp's accessibility sets stage for 2024 Spinal Cord conferenceAntwerp’s dedication to creating an accessible city helped it win the bid to host the 63rd International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Ethnic minority owned business conference in London

September 11, 2024London conference to pushback against anti-diversity rhetoricWith companies including Ford and Harley-Davidson scaling back diversity and inclusion efforts due to political pressures, an ethnic-minority-focused conference in London aims to highlight the significant business contributions from this underrepresented group.

Close up of police officer dealing with rioters in distance

September 9, 2024European destinations must prepare for more frequent crisisEurope’s national tourism organisations (NTOs) should carry out long-term risk planning in light of the ‘increasing frequency and severity of crises’, a new report has found

Penang flutters into action for international butterfly conference

August 29, 2024Penang flutters into action for international butterfly conferenceA mix of rich biodiversity and commitment to conservation helped Penang, Malaysia to secure the upcoming International Conference of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers (ICBES 2024).

Lions Club International

August 21, 2024Hong Kong wins major Lions Clubs meetingHong Kong wins major Lions Clubs meeting 0 0 74 Sponsored by Hong Kong will roar into action when 20,000 delegates meet in the region for the Lions International Convention in 2026. The international network of Lions Clubs operates in 200 cou

Melbourne Club Ambassador Awards 1

August 19, 2024Metz honoured as Melbourne celebrates its conference ambassadorsA gastroenterologist who helped to bring four international conferences to Melbourne has been honoured for helping to bolster the Australian city’s reputation as a science hub.Show More