Foto: Estonia Convention Bureau ‘Go Wild, Choose Estonia’ The Estonian Convention Bureau’s campaign exceed wildest expectations The Estonian Convention Bureau’s ‘Go Wild, Choose Estonia’ marketing campaign has yielded stellar results in the year since its launch, including unprecedented growth in industry contacts, international press coverage and bureau membership, fresh statistics show. von Ronja Heise | Montag, 27. Januar 2020
Anzeige Foto: Hill+Knowlton Strategies International Astronautical Congress in Azerbaijan in 2022 Azerbaijan to host the 73rd International Astronautical Congress in 2022 welcoming over 6,000 delegates from around the world (Anzeige) Azerbaijan recently won the bid to host the prestigious 73rd International Astronautical Congress in 2022, strengthening its position as a distinctive and competitive destination for the business events industry. The decision was made as a result of voting during the General Assembly of the International Astronautic Federation in Washington on 25th October 2019.
Foto: admares Admares to deliver 16 floating hotels to Qatar Floating Hotels to serve tourists and fans for the FIFA World Cup 2022 In preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, Qetaifan Projects, a Katara Hospitality owned company signed a memorandum of understanding with Admares. von Ronja Heise | Dienstag, 21. Januar 2020
Foto: ECM When you stop learning you start dying European cities to discuss the importance of continuous learning at ECM Meeting At the European Cities Marketing (ECM) Meeting in Graz, March 11-14, attendees will discuss transformational leadership as well as up- and re-skilling with industry frontrunners, lead destinations and ECM knowledge partners. von Ronja Heise | Montag, 20. Januar 2020
Foto: pcma Strategic training and partnership agreement signed PCMA supports Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) and PCMA have signed a strategic training and partnership agreement at the PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 conference. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 16. Januar 2020
Foto: MPI MPI Hosts Women in Leadership Series Women in Leadership Berlin Meeting Professionals International in collaboration with Hilton, is hosting a series of MPI Women in Leadership Afterwork Meetups in Germany. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 10. Januar 2020
Foto: eic Bringing People together for Climate Events Industry Council leads panel at COP25 Events Industry Council leads panel of industry experts highlighting efforts to deliver sustainable events. Representatives from the EIC, IACC, MGM Resorts International and the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition participated in a session held during the UN Climate Change Conference COP 25. von Ronja Heise | Mittwoch, 08. Januar 2020
Foto: MCEC Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre named disaster relief centre MCEC provides transition assistance to evacuated community members The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre became a disaster relief centre on Saturday, 4th January. von Ronja Heise | Dienstag, 07. Januar 2020
Foto: EIT Official launch of new European Hub in Tel Aviv Europe's largest innovation community is coming to Israel The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) launched a new innovation Hub in Tel Aviv to create new opportunities for European and Israeli innovators and entrepreneurs. As Europe’s innovation engine, the EIT is integrating business, education and research organisations in dynamic pan-European partnerships. This hub will strengthen the EIT Community’s activities in Israel and act as a bridge between the European and Israeli innovation ecosystems. It will support the EIT Community in delivering a greener, healthier and more sustainable planet. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 03. Januar 2020
Foto: Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Design and Contents enhanced to meet the needs of Organizers Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau revamps website The Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau (YCVB) launched its revamped website that brings together information for convention and incentive organizers. In revamping the site, the YCVB has enhanced the design and contents and added several new pages, including a page containing information about the latest developments in Yokohama and a page on sustainability. The site now uses responsive web design to make it accessible on smartphones and tablets. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 02. Januar 2020
Foto: asae ASAE names future host cities for 2022 through 2027 Asae Annual Meeting & Exposition Following a competitive bidding process, asae announces the host cities for the 2022 through 2027 asae Annual Meeting & Exposition. When selecting host cities asae takes into consideration the convention center facilities, hotel packages, and venue options for the evening events. Other factors include the geographic location, the commitment of the city to deliver new experiences for our attendees, the backing of the local hospitality industry, city leaders and volunteers, in addition to the engagement of the city with asae. von Ronja Heise | Montag, 30. Dezember 2019
- BestCities Global Alliance BestCities: Lesley Williams takes over Managing Director role BestCities Global Alliance announced the appointment of new Managing Director, Lesley Williams, as of January 1, 2020. Lesley has been serving as Market Development Director for the past two years. This move follows the recent decision of BestCities to award extending the management contract to GainingEdge. von Christian Funk | Freitag, 13. Dezember 2019
- Business Events Sarawak by Sarawak Convention Bureau Record: Sarawak Wins Most Business Events in Single Year Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) by Sarawak Convention Bureau announced that Sarawak’s business events industry has secured the highest number of business events in a single year and is estimated to anchor more than RM90 million in direct delegate expenditure (DDE) manifested from the spending of flights, accommodation, meals and entertainment. von Christian Funk | Dienstag, 10. Dezember 2019
Foto: cnnc 500 attendees celebrated CNCC’s 10th birthday China National Convention Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary On the afternoon of October 30, 2019, the 10th anniversary brand launch event of China National Convention Center (CNCC) was held in CNCC. 500 attendees, including industry experts, scholars, and repeat customers, gathered at CNCC to celebrate its 10th birthday. During the event, the release of the new corporate culture and mascot Zhufu's first appearance push the event to the climax. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 06. Dezember 2019
Foto: IBTM World IBTM World has crowned Canvas Planner as winner Canvas Planner wins “Event Business Accelerator” IBTM World has crowned Canvas Planner the winner of its event incubator, ‘Event Business Accelerator’, a newly launched business mentorship and investment programme for young entrepreneurs. The winner was announced at a graduation ceremony following two days of live pitching to potential investors at IBTM World 2019, taking place at Fira Gran Via Barcelona from 19-21 November. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 06. Dezember 2019
- Survey on the impact of mentoring Fast Forward 15: “Your input will make a difference!” Being mentored is something that can have a huge impact on growing one’s talent and carving out a real developmental route in our exciting industry. These were the reasons, five years ago, that prompted Fay Sharpe, now Vice-President BCD Meetings & Events, to launch the Fast Forward 15 mentoring programme, a not-for-profit initiative for women in the events and hospitality industry. von Christian Funk | Freitag, 29. November 2019
Louxemburg Convention Bureau Business Events Luxembourg aims big Luxembourg is reaching for the top 50 of business events destinations worldwide The development of the business events sector in Luxembourg is one of the priorities of the Luxembourg Government. With a considerable growth potential in this particular sector, meetings, international conferences and conventions are boosting the image and the visibility of the Grand Duchy at the international level while contributing to the economic development of the country. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 28. November 2019
Foto: ibtm IBTM World 2019 closed Business Booms in Barcelona IBTM World 2019 closed last week with over 74,000 pre-scheduled business meetings having taken place and a 3% increase in the number of visitors attending the three-day event compared with 2018. 62% of Hosted Buyers participated in IBTM World for the first time this year and 51% of them were completely new to the entire IBTM portfolio. Over 2,600 exhibitors from 150 countries attended, including over double the number of first-time exhibitors compared to 2018, and a 450% increase in net space for exhibitors from China. von Ronja Heise | Dienstag, 26. November 2019
- IFEMA joins the United Nations Global Compact Commitment to Sustainability of all IFEMA Events Just a few days before hosting one of the most prominent events held by the United Nations, the COP25 Climate Summit, which will be held at IFEMA from 2 to 13 December, IFEMA will join the United Nations Global Compact through its commitment to the sustainability of all its events. By joining the Compact, IFEMA is becoming part of the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, currently comprising more than 13,000 entities from over 170 countries. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 21. November 2019
Grafik: UFI UFI strengthens its commitment to sustainable development New guiding mission statement As the issue of sustainable development continues to gain momentum worldwide, it has become increasingly important for businesses and industries to play their part in contributing to the global Sustainable Development Goals. To support this, UFI is pleased to announce a new range of assets, initiatives and activities to support and guide the sustainable development efforts of UFI members and the exhibition industry globally. These were presented to members at the 86th UFI Global Congress in Bangkok. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 15. November 2019
