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Athens has become a hot destination for major association events

October 2, 2019Athens has become a hot destination for major association eventsWith its excellent client co-operation and interaction, the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC) continues to secure high profile medical and other sector events

Brussels is ‘preferred events destination’ for associations

August 8, 2019Brussels is ‘preferred events destination’ for associationsFor the eighth year running, Brussels is the preferred destination in Europe for association event organisers, according to the Union of International Associations' annual ranking.

Accor expands Congress Charter

May 1, 2019Accor expands Congress CharterAlways seeking to go beyond, Accor has embraced the needs of associations with a key transformation in approach, which includes an Internal Charter bringing together bespoke services.

HBAA encourages young professionals with programme

April 17, 2019HBAA encourages young professionals with programmeHBAA (the Hotel Booking Agents Association) has launched the Next Gen Board shadow programme, an initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting young industry professionals.

Associations World Congress undergoes expo revamp

October 26, 2018Associations World Congress undergoes expo revampThe Association of Association Executives (AAE) is restructuring its Associations World Congress, matching delegates with exhibitors based on their specific event needs.

Sydney scheme saves 1 000 000 plastic bottles

July 23, 2018Sydney scheme saves 1 000 000 plastic bottlesInternational Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has cut back on more than a million plastic water bottles through its partnership with Sydney Water, the venue has claimed.

Come together - the art of co-locating

July 18, 2018Come together - the art of co-locatingWhether you’re thinking about co-locating or just collaborating on content, working with another association can be a rich and rewarding experience. But there are risks, too. James Lancaster reports…

Associations form coalition to stop sexual harassment

May 21, 2018Associations form coalition to stop sexual harassmentMeetings industry associations and other organisations have formed a coalition to stop sexual harassment.

QEII Centre delivers £14.2m turnover in most successful year

April 27, 2018QEII Centre delivers £14.2m turnover in most successful yearThe QEII Centre has had its most successful financial year to date, achieving £14.2 million in turnover - an increase of 24 per cent year-on-year.

Iceland’s universities aiming to host more academic meetings

April 12, 2018Iceland’s universities aiming to host more academic meetingsConvention bureau Meet Show More