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

May 12, 2020Paris still associations favourite as it claims top spot in ICCA RankingsParis shrugged off the disruptive gilets jaunes protests to host more international association meetings than any other city last year, according to the 2019 ICCA Country and City rankings.

Spotlight: How Christchurch New Zealand is focusing on regeneration

April 30, 2020Spotlight: How Christchurch New Zealand is focusing on regenerationSupport for Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city and the urban heart of its South Island, was high on the agenda for Rotary International when it held its New Zealand, Australia and South Pacific conference there in September 2019.

Spotlight: Düsseldorf a centre of relations

April 28, 2020Spotlight: Düsseldorf a centre of relationsWith Düsseldorf ranked among the richest cities in Europe, its place on the international conference stage is well assured.

Sarawak is proving to be a powerhouse for business events

April 22, 2020Sarawak is proving to be a powerhouse for business eventsSarawak is proving to be something of a powerhouse when it comes to maximising the impact of business events on the community. Angela Antrobus reports...

April 21, 2020How is Brisbane creating a unique association meetings brandAlready riding high as a tourism and convention destination, Brisbane’s aiming to extend its appeal even further. Angela Antrobus reports

In pictures: new convention centres around the world

April 13, 2020In pictures: new convention centres around the worldWith the international meetings market estimated to be worth $2,330 billion by 2026, destinations around the world are vying for their slice of the revenue pie - and that often means building new convention centres. Holly Patrick reports…

More than meetings: the cities putting associations first

March 24, 2020More than meetings: the cities putting associations firstAngela Antrobus discovers the whys and wherefores of the Global Association Hubs Partnership...

Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetings

December 19, 2019Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetingsHow cities are using their own medical experts to win international association meetings and leave a lasting legacy. By James Lancaster.

Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hosts

December 9, 2019Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hostsCongress organisers at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) expect host destinations to help them connect with local cancer specialists and regional government and focus their bids towards the long term impacts on patient care with a specific 'engagement project'. Speaking at...

Ian Edwards: This is going to be a game-changer for Wales...

November 28, 2019Ian Edwards: This is going to be a game-changer for Wales...England and Scotland have many long-established convention centres, but finding a suitable home for an international convention centre in Wales has long been problematic. That was until Celtic Manor offered to go fifty-fifty with the Welsh government on a £83m venue that promises to change everything....Show More