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

Delegates enjoy Newcastle in the UK

August 14, 2024Meeting destinations could benefit as 'blended travel' takes offConferences destinations, like Newcastle, in the UK, are enjoying a tourism boom from delegates who are combining business and leisure travel.

Teams ISC 2025

August 13, 2024Northstar teams up with ISC for 2025Northstar’s TEAMS Europe Conference will present 1-to-1 networking format at the International Sports Convention, providing expanded programming and business opportunities for both events’ attendees.

Young men playing esports

August 7, 2024Liverpool prepares to host first FIFAe World CupLiverpool will enhance its reputation as a footballing powerhouse when its host the world's first 'multi-title' football esports event.

Porto at dusk

August 5, 2024ICCA: Porto and Panama next in line to host meetings industry suppliersICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has unveiled the next two host cities for its annual congress following this year’s meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Hong Kong skyline

August 2, 2024Conferences lead recovery of visitor economy in Hong KongThe importance of international conferences to visitor economies has been laid bare in new figures from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which show a post-pandemic rebound

A street in Dublin

July 31, 2024Focus on community as Dublin prepares to host association leadersBestCities Global Alliance, a network of 13 convention bureaux from cities around the world, is holding its annual Global Forum, in Dublin, Ireland, January 24-26, 2025.

Mount Victoria New Zealand

July 29, 2024New venue will be first in Southern Hemisphere to host building conference An international conference dedicated to improving the built environment will be held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time since its launch at the turn of the century.

Adelaide targets international growth with personnel changes

July 17, 2024Adelaide targets international growth with personnel changesA convention bureau responsible for attracting international association conferences to the capital of South Australia has made significant staffing changes.

Credit WellingtonNZ

July 12, 2024Wellington's rich cultural tapestry helps city win home economics conferenceNew Zealand's capital city is set to host the World Congress of the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) in 2028, the first time the event has been held in New Zealand.

Confused person scribbles

July 1, 2024Manifesto provides clarity on value of meetingsThe eight-page priority-list exorcises some of the demons that have beset the industry over the years when it comes to defining purpose and value Show More