Opinion

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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

ICC Sydney hosts prestigious World Congress of Accountants

June 2, 2019ICC Sydney hosts prestigious World Congress of AccountantsSetting the blue print for the future of accounting, the International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) was the ideal venue to welcome the prestigious World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) back to Australia.

German events market undergoes digital transformation

May 30, 2019German events market undergoes digital transformationThe German event sector has become more diversified and is increasingly influenced by digitalisation and internationalisation, according to a new report.

Seeing in the dark: why destinations need to think accessibility

May 24, 2019Seeing in the dark: why destinations need to think accessibilityThose of us lucky enough to have been born with our primary senses – hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste - have probably all played the same mind game: which would we least like to lose?

Climate change: how UEFA was caught offside over flights

May 15, 2019Climate change: how UEFA was caught offside over flightsIt’s probably fair to say the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is more demonstrably aware of its contribution to climate change than your average international federation.

Lets keep identity politics out of our quest for diversity

May 7, 2019Lets keep identity politics out of our quest for diversityDiversity is the overarching theme of this year’s IMEX trade show in Frankfurt – with sessions examining cultural differences and their impact on destination management; how to work with clients from different parts of the world; and the challenges facing women in the international meetings industry.

Exceptional events at The St. Regis Macao

May 2, 2019Exceptional events at The St. Regis MacaoThe St. Regis Macao sits at the heart of the famed Cotai Strip, offering its guests easy access to 850 duty-free shops, world-class restaurants and endless entertainment. The only hotel in Macao offering full butler service, it is an oasis of calm amid the bustle. It offers 400 elegant rooms and...

Tribal loyalties: the suppliers in your (meeting) space

April 23, 2019Tribal loyalties: the suppliers in your (meeting) spaceInternational association meetings are often regarded as the Holy Grail by suppliers to the international conventions industry, and for very good reason. Lead times are generous (requests for proposals often come attached to events six or eight years down the line), and the returns, both financial and...

Half of US delegates source own accommodation study finds

April 10, 2019Half of US delegates source own accommodation study findsAlmost half (49 per cent) of US conference-goers bypass the ‘room block’ model and source their own accommodation, according to new research funded by PCMA Foundation, NYC & Company and Hilton.

Associations say thank you for the music in Gothenburg

April 10, 2019Associations say thank you for the music in GothenburgIn this age of hyper-globalisation and people claiming to be ‘citizens of the world’ (I’ve always found the phrase rather smug) it can be comforting to discover that national stereotypes are still ‘a thing’.

An engine for growth in Abu Dhabi

April 1, 2019An engine for growth in Abu DhabiThe UAE’s engineering sector is enjoying significant investment and growth as the ambitious vision of Abu Dhabi 2030 unfolds towards a sustainable, diversified and high-value-added economy. Pioneering cutting-edge research at Khalifa University of Science and Technology is part of the attraction as...Show More