Legacy

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July 15, 2026When the hosts start writing the rules ...James Lancaster asks what lessons international bodies can learn from the FIFA World Cup 2026Read More

Academic journal to focus on legacy of business events

March 16, 2022Academic journal to focus on legacy of business eventsA new international journal documenting the wider societal benefits of international association meetings – and other business events - has been launched in Malaysia.

Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bid

March 15, 2022Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bidScientists involved in the study of vehicle dynamics will meet in Ottawa next year for a conference city leaders hope will help accelerate the city's technology sector.

How BESarawak built a library to inspire loitering teenagers

February 17, 2022How BESarawak built a library to inspire loitering teenagersMeeting industry leaders in Sarawak turned a longhouse into a library to inspire a next generation of bookworms...

Copenhagen shares legacy expertise with associations

February 8, 2022Copenhagen shares legacy expertise with associationsMeeting leaders in Copenhagen will help associations deepen the social impact of their meetings under a new 'mutually rewarding' alliance announced this week.

‘Priority gaps between associations and host cities

January 28, 2022‘Priority gaps between associations and host citiesThere is a ‘significant gap’ between what associations think destination marketing organisations should be focusing on and what the destinations think themselves, a survey has found.

Organisers eye legacy as London win Ecocity World Summit

January 18, 2022Organisers eye legacy as London win Ecocity World SummitLondon has won a bid to host the biennial Ecocity World Summit.

"Our city was hosting the most important conversation to take place this century”

January 14, 2022"Our city was hosting the most important conversation to take place this century”Kathleen Warden, director of conference sales at the Scottish Event Campus, in Glasgow, looks back on COP26 and the impact it had on the city.

Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacy

December 22, 2021Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacyThe crucial role played by meetings in developing economies was underscored when Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) revealed it had secured RM3bn (€630m) in conference business.

Legacy: an awakening

December 13, 2021Legacy: an awakeningNotes from BestCities Global Forum, Madrid, December 2-5th, 2021

Elevation of women helps Rwanda win gender equality conference

December 8, 2021Elevation of women helps Rwanda win gender equality conferenceRwanda's commitment to women's right has helped it secure a prestigious international conference.Show More