Meetings

An aerial view of Darwin

June 5, 2026Now Darwin scoops international women's conferenceDarwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, bringing more than 500 delegates to the Australian city.Read More

Associations planning for in-person but hybrid not going away

November 24, 2021Associations planning for in-person but hybrid not going awayMost associations are planning a return to in-person meetings between now and the end of next year (2022), according to a new survey, which shows planners gaining in confidence.

Northern Ireland puts knowledge at heart of events strategy

November 23, 2021Northern Ireland puts knowledge at heart of events strategyLeaders in business and academia will help bring international conferences to Northern Ireland.

Cities not measuring environmental impact of events

November 19, 2021Cities not measuring environmental impact of eventsMost destination marketing organisations (DMOs) are not measuring the environmental impact of business events - or even including them in their ‘climate strategy’, a report suggests.

Perth targets delegate spend to build economic recovery

November 18, 2021Perth targets delegate spend to build economic recoveryPerth’s convention bureau has secured 67 national and international business events as the city in Western Australia looks to delegate spend to aid its recovery efforts.

European disease specialists to meet in Bath

November 15, 2021European disease specialists to meet in BathUp to 400 disease specialists will attend an international conference in England next year.

Green meetings: choosing the right suppliers

November 15, 2021Green meetings: choosing the right suppliersPhil McMichael, managing director at JLLive, on why accredited suppliers can help associations play their part in meeting the Government’s net zero target.

New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APEC

November 12, 2021New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APECA new business event in New Zealand aiming to address the world’s agrifood climate challenge has drawn the support of key stakeholders in New Zealand, Australia, and Pacific.

COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international event

November 11, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventIn terms of what it means for the planet, it’s not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the largest and most important business event ever to come to the UK.

Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net Zero

November 8, 2021Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net ZeroThe international meetings industry took a giant step towards recovery this week when the United States reopened to air travellers from 33 countries, including China, India, and most of Europe.

Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returns

November 5, 2021Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsA meeting of associations executives, destination managers, and meeting industry thought-leaders will meet in-person at the BestCities Global Forum next month after an 18-month hiatus.Show More