Planning and design

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October 28, 2026Lessons from a sold-out menopause congressThe International Menopause Society's congress in Rio de Janeiro highlighted the mainstreaming of menopause discussions, drawing over 4,500 delegates. The event emphasised evidence-based approaches to combat misinformation and commercial interests. Collaboration with regional partners and language inclusivity were crucial for success, offering lessons on global engagement and scientific integrity for associations.Read More

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December 2, 2024Six tips for empathetic event designEvents are often designed with extrovert attendees in mind. But what about the rest of us? Holly Patrick went in search of answers.

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November 27, 2024How singing bowls saved our associationA psychological approach to change-making meetings

The report was unveiled at IBTM World 2024

November 20, 2024Economic impact of business events 'booming in developed regions'There has been notable growth in budget stability and economic impact for business events across developed regions, according to the Global Destination Report 2024.

Accessible travel

November 12, 2024Only a third of destinations have an accessibility strategy, report findsA new report by City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) and Destinations International revealed that while awareness of accessible tourism is on the rise, only 33 per cent of global destinations have implemented an accessibility strategy.

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November 11, 2024European planners hugely positive and sourcing venues further afield in 2025, says CventPlanners in Western Europe are largely optimistic about the current state of the sector - and are increasingly looking further afield for event destinations, according to the latest Cvent survey.

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October 23, 2024Planners growing more optimistic - but flexibility a big issue, finds PULSE surveyEvent planners are feeling optimistic than they were six months ago, according to the latest Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA - but contract flexibility is still a major issue.

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK)

September 16, 2024Identity hopes fast-growing RAK will deliver resultsIdentity, the events agency whose projects have included G7, COP and NATO summits, has cemented its foothold in the Middle East by opening a new office in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).

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September 11, 2024Pulse survey to shed light on planner pain pointsFrom sustainability to AI, price inflation to DEI, the biggest challenges facing meeting and event planners will be revealed in a new survey, which opened this week.

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September 9, 2024Climate change: Is it time for NZCE to join the race?The business events industry's light-touch approach to carbon reduction is damaging its credibility. Here's one way it could solve the problem...

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September 2, 2024Cataract conference provides on-site childcare at annual meetingDelegates attending the Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) annual conference will have the option of placing their children in an on-site crèche. Show More