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Aerial view of Scheldt River winding through Antwerp.

October 28, 2026Antwerp welcomes global marine industry leaders for IMCA Global Summit 2026Antwerp will host the IMCA Global Summit 2026, gathering marine industry leaders to discuss safety, skills, innovation, and sustainability. The summit, set against Antwerp's maritime backdrop, will address technological advances and workforce development, unveiling IMCA's 2030 strategy. It fosters collaboration and exploration of industry challenges and opportunities.Read More

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....

‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHP

November 18, 2019‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHPCities that create a ‘business-friendly’ environment for international associations will find more of them opening offices – including regional headquarters – within their vicinity.

Gothenburg most sustainable meetings city for fourth year

November 1, 2019Gothenburg most sustainable meetings city for fourth yearGothenburg, in Sweden, has been named the most sustainable city in the meetings industry for the fourth consecutive year.

Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summit

August 27, 2019Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summit

“Social media is a hollow human interaction” - Clark Grue

December 6, 2018“Social media is a hollow human interaction” - Clark GrueJames Lancaster talks face-to-face, tax-payer dollar, and economic development with Clark Grue, CEO at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre….Show More