events

IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopening

May 20, 2020IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopeningIFEMA, the consortium behind Spain’s largest exhibition complex Feria de Madrid, wants to reopen in September and host more than 60 events in the last four months of the year.

Flexible mindset key to industry’s Covid-19 recovery says Cvent

May 12, 2020Flexible mindset key to industry’s Covid-19 recovery says CventEvent professionals will need to adopt a flexible mindset and be prepared to adapt and evolve their business practices in order to succeed in a post-pandemic world, according to Patrick Smith, senior vice president and CMO of Cvent.

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.

Boost to grant scheme provides some relief to Australias event industry

April 1, 2020Boost to grant scheme provides some relief to Australias event industryThe Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has welcomed government plans to extend support to the country's business events industry through a boost to the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme.

New event promises to be ‘made by associations for associations’

February 5, 2020New event promises to be ‘made by associations for associations’A new event for association executives has been added to the calendar - and it's taking place in Switzerland.

Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European events

February 3, 2020Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European eventsThe Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is hoping a tie-up with event tech provider Cvent will help increase engagement levels at its live events.

Coronavirus: event organisers exercise extreme caution

January 31, 2020Coronavirus: event organisers exercise extreme cautionConference owners are cancelling, or relocating, events in China as one professional congress organiser (PCO) said clients were exercising ‘extreme caution’ over the coronavirus outbreak.

Pioneering the future of sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi

November 1, 2019Pioneering the future of sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi’s Masdar initiative is designed to help maintain the UAE’s leadership in the global energy sector while supporting the diversification of its economy and energy sources for the benefit of future generations. Its aim is to make Abu Dhabi the benchmark for knowledge and collaboration in the...

‘Events R Talented’ fundraising party raises £1000 for Buses4Homeless

July 31, 2019‘Events R Talented’ fundraising party raises £1000 for Buses4HomelessNow in its second year, fundraising initiative Events R Talented, a competition for everyone in the events industry, announced its plans for the coming year at a special event at Sandals Resorts Retail Centre in South Kensington, London.Show More