Planning and design

Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico Colorful kiosk by theneonjaguar

July 21, 2026Guadalajara joins GDS-Index Lite programmeGuadalajara has become the first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite, strengthening its sustainability ambitions and commitment to responsible meetings tourism while laying the foundations for future GDS-Index participation.Read More

Thomas Reiser

June 12, 2026Video: 'Partnership starts with understanding each other'Why so many partnerships struggling to align, and how could greater intentionality reshape the future of business events?

XSEM Pharma Team

June 10, 2026UK agency launches specialist pharma divisionBrand engagement agency XSEM has launched a pharma division to boost creativity in pharmaceutical event programmes and build trusted relationships and growth in pharma markets.

Hotel corridor

June 3, 2026How to negotiate a room block when you're unsure of numbersWant to get the best deals for your delegates? Hotel insiders share their top tips

BCD Strategic Event Man

June 1, 2026Consistency and cost-savings: BCD M&E outlines benefits of new serviceBCD Meetings & Events has launched a Strategic Production Management service in North America offering consistent creativity, improved visibility, and cost savings for clients managing multiple events.

Conference empty seats

May 6, 2026Organisers 'delivering more with less' - surveyPCOs organised more meetings with smaller teams and fewer participants in 2025, yet maintained event quality and economic impact, according to an IAPCO report

Woman preparing for a big speech

May 5, 2026Speak easy. How to rehearse for your big speechHow to rehearse your big speech

Associations gather for 'purpose' ahead of IMEX

April 29, 2026Associations gather for 'purpose' ahead of IMEXAssociation professionals will gather in Frankfurt to discuss 'purpose-driven' leadership, artificial intelligence and the future role of events in a fast-changing landscape.

panel discuss at meeting

April 2, 2026Your first-time moderator is panicking. Here’s how to calm them down ...Work with the last couple of sentences the speaker said. You’ve got the best chance of remembering those, and they’re often where the point lands ...

Business handshake

March 31, 2026RFPs waste a lot of time. Could ‘RFIs’ be the answer?A white paper from the World PCO Alliance is calling for a fundamental rethink of how international association meetings are sourced.

How to sponsors

March 16, 2026How to deal with disgruntled sponsors and exhibitorsSupporters play a valuable role in events and exhibitions. What should you do when they are not happy?Show More