Venues

QEII exterior

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

All aboard

All aboardSustainability is making us all reconsider our business travel options. Holly Patrick finds out how to get to Europe’s biggest trade shows by train.

Ellvena Graham OBE, chair of Tourism NI; Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Paul Doherty; Rob McConnell, chief executive, ICC Belfast; economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; Steve Daniels, chair, ICC

September 16, 2025Belfast targets £90m economic boost with new five-year planBelfast is aiming to generate more than £90 million in economic impact through national and international conferences over the next five years, according to its new five year plan.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre – Busy events programme providing significant economic impact for Christchurch city during off-peak tourist season

August 20, 2025Conference goers flock to Christchurch as venue enjoys record season

AvantGlamp NEC

August 20, 2025Forget the room block! Now conference goers can glampVisitors to the NEC can now stay at AvantGlamp, a nearby glamping site offering hotel-level comfort in nature with unique pods, enhancing the experience for event attendees and travelers.

Venue winning conferences aligned with Malaysia's development goals

July 31, 2025Venue winning conferences aligned with Malaysia's development goalsThe Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has secured six major international conferences for 2026 and 2027, drawing international attention to Malaysia’s role in key growth sectors.

Pic caption: Dirk Hoffmann (CEO Messe Berlin), Franziska Giffey (Senator for Economy, Energy and Public Enterprises), and Dr. Mario Tobias (Chairman of the Management Board Messe Berlin) present plan

July 25, 2025Berlin plans new conference centre to meet surging demandPlans for a new 5,000 capacity conference centre in Berlin have been unveiled, after a report found an ‘urgent need’ for more meetings space in the German city.

Users will be able to interact with the LED Activation Zone at ICC Sydney

July 16, 2025ICC Sydney unveils 'Immersive LED Activation Zone'ICC Sydney has unveiled its latest innovation: an immersive LED Activation Zone, a multimedia installation allowing organisations to connect with their audiences in a high-impact way.

Excel London has brought its Net Zero target forward by five years

July 11, 2025Excel London accelerates net zero transition by five yearsExcel London, the conference and exhibition venue in the UK capital's east end, is accelerating its transition to becoming net zero by bringing its target date forward by five years ahead of legislation – a first for a venue of its size.

Left to right are Lezley Marion Cameron (Chair) and Amanda Wrathall (CEO) of the EICC (by Stewart Attwood)

July 2, 2025Wrathall wants 'performance with purpose' as she takes helm at EICCAmanda Wrathall, previously the EICC's sales and marketing director, has been appointed as the new CEO, recognised for her leadership in the tourism industry.

Lovely pic of Vienna by night

June 12, 2025The golden triangleHow destinations can enrich local communities while improving visitor experiences ...Show More