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August 10, 2026AI events emerge as growth area for QEII CentreAI-focused events are becoming an increasingly significant part of the business at London’s QEII Centre, with the venue reporting a 25 per cent year-on-year increaseRead More

Expo manager is first in China to scoop coveted designation

August 6, 2021Expo manager is first in China to scoop coveted designationA venue manager has become the first in mainland China to be recognised by an industry body.

Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategy

July 20, 2021Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategyThe countdown to COP26 is on and the host venue Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has revealed its new sustainably-led food strategy.

Persistence pays off as Geospatial conference chooses Italy

July 7, 2021Persistence pays off as Geospatial conference chooses ItalyFor the first time in its 16-year history, a major geographic congress has chosen Italy to host its annual conference.

Flagship cardiology congress returns to London in 2024

March 25, 2021Flagship cardiology congress returns to London in 2024The world’s largest gathering of heart specialists is returning to London.

From Cowboys to odd requests: 25 years of Cairns Convention Centre

March 3, 2021From Cowboys to odd requests: 25 years of Cairns Convention CentreIn April 2020 the staff at Cairns Convention Centre (CCC) packed up their offices and left the building ahead of a AU$176 million expansion that will add 10,000sqm its footprint.

Valencia: iconic venue supports citys Design Capital status

February 26, 2021Valencia: iconic venue supports citys Design Capital statusA Norman Foster designed meetings venue has thrown its beautiful curves behind Valencia's status as the world's capital of design.

Venues: Bob Heile wi-fi champion and awards chair dies 75

October 21, 2020Venues: Bob Heile wi-fi champion and awards chair dies 75Bob Heile, a longstanding advocate of Wi-Fi excellence in the meetings and events industry has died, 75, at his home in Boston, USA, following a battle with cancer.

15-minute Covid test trialled at Austria Center Vienna

September 21, 202015-minute Covid test trialled at Austria Center ViennaA test that can tell you whether you’re Covid-19 positive or negative in just 15 minutes has been trialled at Austria Center Vienna by 3,000 students from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Opinion: Venues cant afford to be sluggish with new tech

September 9, 2020Opinion: Venues cant afford to be sluggish with new techBusinesses around the world are trying to figure out how they can return from the immense damage inflicted by Covid-19.

IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venues

July 22, 2020IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venuesIACC, the international association of conference centres, has published its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide.Show More