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November 21, 2017Glasgow most improved events city for sustainability index showsGlasgow has been ranked the most improved events city in the world for sustainability by the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index).The second annual ranking of the sustainability performance of 40 meeting and events cities worldwide was topped by Gothenburg, which also won the Innovation...

ICC Sydney’s tap water scheme saves 520 000 plastic bottles

November 1, 2017ICC Sydney’s tap water scheme saves 520 000 plastic bottlesInternational Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) claims

Québec wins sought-after conference on genome editing

October 25, 2017Québec wins sought-after conference on genome editingA conference on genome editing will be held in Canada for the first time.

Hong Kong building programme answers pressing need for space

October 19, 2017Hong Kong building programme answers pressing need for spaceA new convention centre - stretching over 23,000sqm - will be built in

MPI UK&I launches 2017 Vanessa Cotton Scholarship

October 11, 2017MPI UK&I launches 2017 Vanessa Cotton ScholarshipThe UK & Ireland chapter of meeting professionals association MPI has launched the sixth MPI Vanessa Cotton Scholarship, created in honour of industry veteran Vanessa Cotton.

Scotland summons its legends to highlight power of meetings

October 11, 2017Scotland summons its legends to highlight power of meetingsConvention bureaux across Scotland are launching a joint campaign

Delegate health a growing priority IACC survey finds

October 5, 2017Delegate health a growing priority IACC survey findsNutrition and wellbeing are high priorities for delegates and food that improves mental clarity and concentration levels is growing in popularity, according to a new IACC survey.

Live events association to curate content at Confex

October 4, 2017Live events association to curate content at ConfexInternational Confex has agreed a partnership with the International Live Events Association UK Chapter (ILEA) that will see the organisation curate content at the show targeted towards both corporate visitors and event agency staff.Last year, the association brought views from brands including...

Auckland ‘cat’s whiskers’ after landing facial hair competition

October 3, 2017Auckland ‘cat’s whiskers’ after landing facial hair competitionFrom handle-bar moustaches to ZZ-Top style wizard beards, Auckland

IMEX America still taking place organisers confirm

October 2, 2017IMEX America still taking place organisers confirmIMEX America is set to take place next week as planned despite the Mandalay Bay hotel shooting, organisers have confirmed.Show More