Destinations

An aerial view of Darwin

June 5, 2026Now Darwin scoops international women's conferenceDarwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, bringing more than 500 delegates to the Australian city.Read More

COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international event

November 11, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventIn terms of what it means for the planet, it’s not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the largest and most important business event ever to come to the UK.

Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net Zero

November 8, 2021Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net ZeroThe international meetings industry took a giant step towards recovery this week when the United States reopened to air travellers from 33 countries, including China, India, and most of Europe.

Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returns

November 5, 2021Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsA meeting of associations executives, destination managers, and meeting industry thought-leaders will meet in-person at the BestCities Global Forum next month after an 18-month hiatus.

November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travel

October 15, 2021November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travelFully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to travel to the US from November 8th – ending a 21- month travel ban – in a huge boost to the international meetings and events industry.

Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention pot

October 13, 2021Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention potA €4m subvention fund was hailed a ‘huge success’ after hundreds of event organisers took advantage of the scheme in the five months since its launch.

Flying in The Next Normal: the golden rules you need to know

September 28, 2021Flying in The Next Normal: the golden rules you need to knowThere has always been an element of stress to any international travelling experience, whether it’s forgetting to pack your phone charger, getting stuck in traffic on the way to the airport or leaving your passport on the table at the over-priced terminal coffee shop.

September 24, 2021Malaysia: bureau chief urges government to reopen eventsMeetings industry leaders in Malaysia have called for the immediate reopening of business events in the country as new cases of Covid-19 continue to decline.

Road to recovery: Vienna hosts flurry of association meetings

September 15, 2021Road to recovery: Vienna hosts flurry of association meetingsVienna’s reputation as a meetings powerhouse appears to have been undimmed by the pandemic as the city plays host to four major medical conferences in quick succession.

Opinion: Convention bureaux must step outside their circle

September 9, 2021Opinion: Convention bureaux must step outside their circleConvention bureaux (CBVs) need to ensure they stay relevant in the rapidly changing world of business events, not only in the marketplace but in their own destination.

Delegates pour into Adelaide for in-person water conference

September 7, 2021Delegates pour into Adelaide for in-person water conferenceFollowing a challenging couple of years for the water sector with droughts, fires, floods and Covid‐19, Ozwater’21 finally happened in person in Adelaide. Here's what happened...Show More