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Designing the future: International Conference on Thinking returns to Melbourne

April 13, 2021Designing the future: International Conference on Thinking returns to MelbourneAn international conference of thought-leaders will return to Melbourne this year.

Perth secures world’s largest marine mammal conference

August 3, 2020Perth secures world’s largest marine mammal conferenceBusiness Events Perth has announced a major win as it gets ready to welcome the world’s largest marine mammal conference in 2023.

IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch Live

July 29, 2020IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch LiveLive pitching and a new judging panel chair at IBTM World 2020 heralds in a shake-up in concepts at the Tech Watch Awards, which takes place from 1-3 December at Fira Barcelona.

Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international events

July 27, 2020Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international eventsIn a bid to relaunch international conferences and the events sector, Brussels is launching a fund of two million euros to entice planners to choose the European city as a future event destination.

South Korea: rapid response to COVID-19 pandemic reaps dividends

April 27, 2020South Korea: rapid response to COVID-19 pandemic reaps dividendsThe response of South Korea to the COVID 19 virus has been admired on the international stage, with many noting, perhaps belatedly, of the measures taken by the country to protect its citizens.

Women in leadership: ‘push further for real change’

April 16, 2020Women in leadership: ‘push further for real change’Gender equality and women in leadership in the meetings industry is a much-debated topic. Fiona Keating reports on the changes that have taken place so far – and the work still to be done.

Alaska’s Anchorage – setting records for delegate attendance

November 1, 2019Alaska’s Anchorage – setting records for delegate attendanceAnchorage, Alaska, is on many people’s wish-list of places to visit. It offers incredible outdoor experiences and versatile meeting venues, the best of both worlds.

Half of US delegates source own accommodation

April 17, 2019Half of US delegates source own accommodationAlmost 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.

Belfast Waterfront rebrands as ICC Belfast

October 30, 2018Belfast Waterfront rebrands as ICC BelfastBelfast Waterfront has rebranded as ICC (International Convention Centre) Belfast as it aims to attract the international conference market.

Conference winners bring 18 000 experts to New Zealand

October 18, 2018Conference winners bring 18 000 experts to New ZealandNew Zealand’s Tourism Minister has recognised the efforts of 31 experts who have secured international conferences for the country for their work in helping grow New Zealand’s business, research and technology sectors.Show More