New leadership in medical sector Christian Grosser heads Medicalliance Christian Grosser has been appointed new project director of Health & Medical Technologies of Messe Düsseldorf. von Gwen Kaufmann | Montag, 22. Februar 2021
Photo: ECA New advocacy coalition in the U.S. ECA to focus on long-term roadmap for industry A new advocacy coalition to champion the common interests of U.S. exhibitions and conferences with legislators has been founded: Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA). von Gwen Kaufmann | Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021
Photo: Lukas Blazek on Unsplash RELX posts 2020 results Exhibitions account for 5% of revenue RELX, the parent company of Reed Exhibitions, UK, has posted its annual operating results obtained with a revenue of £7,110 million. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 12. Februar 2021
Foto: Uniplan Kreative Verstärkung Uniplan baut Kreation weiter aus Die Brand Experience Agentur Uniplan holt drei neue Kreative zur Stärkung des Bereichs Content Strategy und Storytelling. von Sina Goy | Freitag, 12. February 2021
Focus on HR Monique Honaman joins IMC Monique Honaman has been announced as chief human resources Officer (CHRO) of International Market Centers (IMC). von Gwen Kaufmann | Donnerstag, 11. Februar 2021
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Business Travel: Full Recovery Expected by 2025 The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) released its annual BTI Outlook, a detailed analysis of business travel in 2020, with projections for 2021 and beyond. The BTI Outlook, now in its 12th year, is an exhaustive study of business travel spending and growth covering 75 countries across 48 industries. von Kerstin Wünsch | Donnerstag, 04. Februar 2021
UFI appoints new COO Marie-Laure Bellon joins global association Marie-Laure Bellon has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. von Gwen Kaufmann | Dienstag, 02. Februar 2021
Photo: MCEC Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre MCEC Event Capacity increases to 75% The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is now able to host events at up to 75% capacity per event space, to a maximum of 5,000 attendees, following the implementation of stringent health and safety measures to keep customers safe. von Kerstin Wünsch | Dienstag, 26. Januar 2021
Photo: DTC Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Go Safe Certification Programme Go Safe Certification Programme is continuing to be rolled out across the emirate as DCT Abu Dhabi works towards its target of standardising health and safety measures across 100% of all retail, tourism, and commercial establishments in Abu Dhabi. von Kerstin Wünsch | Donnerstag, 21. Januar 2021
Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions Hotelkette setzt Fokus auf hybridfähige Häuser Hybridkonferenzen und -Events werden in naher Zukunft ein bevorzugter Veranstaltungs-Typus sein. Um dieser Entwicklung gerecht zu werden, stellt Hilton eine Serie von „Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions“ vor. von Christian Funk | Mittwoch, 20. January 2021
New global role Informa Markets promotes Michael Duck Michael Duck has been appointed Executive Vice President – Commercial Development, Informa Markets, effective January 4, 2021. von Gwen Kaufmann | Dienstag, 19. Januar 2021
Photo: MCH Group CFO moves up Beat Zwahlen at the helm of MCH Group Beat Zwahlen has been appointed interim CEO of the MCH Group, following Bernd Stadlwieser who stepped down. von Christiane Appel | Montag, 18. Januar 2021
Photo: Ungerboeck New executive at Ungerboeck Casey Jessmon named new CISO Casey Jessmon has been hired as chief information security officer (CISO) of Ungerboeck. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 15. Januar 2021
Photo: M1Concourse Movement in the automotive sector NAIAS to be replaced The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced it will not hold its 2021 auto show as planned. Instead, show officials revealed a "bridge to the future" with an auto-centric event called Motor Bella. von Gwen Kaufmann | Mittwoch, 13. Januar 2021
World Economic Forum, Pascal Bitz World Economic Forum Special Annual Meeting 2021 in Singapore The World Economic Forum will convene the Special Annual Meeting 2021 in Singapore from 25-28 May. It will return to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, for the Annual Meeting 2022. The Special Annual Meeting 2021 in Singapore will be the first global leadership event to address worldwide recovery from the pandemic. von Kerstin Wünsch | Donnerstag, 07. Januar 2021
ibtm World ibtm World Trends Report 2021 ‘temperature check’ for events Reed Exhibitions published the ibtm World Trends Report 2021. As well as assessing the impact of COVID-19, the report includes a global economic analysis for 2020. It will provide a deep dive into global mega-trends including security, sustainability, wellness, diversity and inclusion. von Kerstin Wünsch | Mittwoch, 06. Januar 2021
PCMA Convening Leaders 2021 Omnichannel Experience for Event Professionals PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) will held its flagship event Convening Leaders 2021 in partnership with its Official Network Partners as well as the Singapore Tourism Board and Marina Bay Sands to create a Global Broadcast Center in Singapore and around the world. von Kerstin Wünsch | Dienstag, 05. Januar 2021
Foto: Kempinski Hotels Schroeder folgt auf Smura Neuer CEO: Wechsel an der Spitze bei Kempinski Hotels Kempinski Hotels gibt heute mit sofortiger Wirkung die Ernennung von Bernold Schroeder zum Vorstandsvorsitzenden und Chief Executive Officer ad interim bekannt. Die Nachricht folgt auf die Entscheidung des Kempinski-Aufsichtsrats, sich von dem bisherigen Chief Executive Officer Martin R. Smura zu trennen. von Christian Funk | Montag, 14. Dezember 2020
Photo: HSMAI Europe Participants wanted for research study HSMAI Europe calls for Hospitality, Event and Travel Professionals Hospitality, events and travel professionals across the UK and Europe are invited to take part in two research projects ahead of HSMAI Europe Curate. von Sina Goy | Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2020
Foto: Screeshot 30SecondsToFly American Express Global Business Travel kauft KI-Startup American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) hat 30SecondsToFly gekauft, ein Technologie-Startup, das sich auf Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Messaging-Technologie für den Geschäftsreisesektor spezialisiert. von Christian Funk | Mittwoch, 21. Oktober 2020
Foto: Radisson Hotel Group Für unabhängige Hotels und regionale Hotelketten Radisson Individuals: Radisson Hotel Group führt neue Marke ein Die Radisson Hotel Group hat die Einführung einer neuen Marke, Radisson Individuals, angekündigt, die unabhängige Hotels und lokale sowie regionale Ketten einbindet. von Christian Funk | Mittwoch, 21. Oktober 2020
© ATB Travel industry in Azerbaijan Tourism Board invites hosted buyers to TBA 2020 On October 14, 2020 the Azerbaijan Tourism Board will host the “Travel Business Azerbaijan Online” (TBA 2020) as a virtual travel trade event. von Sina Goy | Mittwoch, 02. September 2020
© The Cool Box Studio Zertifizierungsinitiative nahezu vollständig umgesetzt „Go Safe“ in Abu Dhabi 146 Hotels in Abu Dhabi haben die im Juni 2020 vom DCT Abu Dhabi eingeführte Go-Safe-Zertifizierungsinitiative erfolgreich umgesetzt. von Sina Goy | Mittwoch, 12. August 2020
© ECM ECM Summer School 2.0 First edition for advanced Meetings Industry professionals ECM launched the first edition of the ECM Summer School 2.0, which will take place online on August 24-26, 2020. von Sina Goy | Donnerstag, 23. Juli 2020
© MITEC SOP’s in place MITEC reopened its doors The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has reopened its doors for Malaysia’s Business Events industry on July 1, 2020. von Sina Goy | Montag, 06. Juli 2020
Foto: DCT Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi gears up for a new era of global tourism Standardised hygiene programme for all hotels and tourism attractions in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi announces the launch of its strategy for the tourism sector, which has been created in anticipation for the return of tourists worldwide. von Ronja Heise | Dienstag, 30. Juni 2020
© DCT Abu Dhabi Go-Safe für Hotels und touristischen Attraktionen Abu Dhabi führt standardisiertes Hygieneprogramm ein Das DCT Abu Dhabi hat die neue Go Safe-Zertifizierung entwickelt, durch die globale Sicherheits- und Sauberkeitsstandards in Locations im gesamten Emirat umgesetzt werden sollen. von Sina Goy | Montag, 29. Juni 2020
Foto: Mariott International Höhere Sauberkeitsstandards im Zeitalter von COVID-19 Marriott International führt Global Cleanliness Council ein Marriott International kündigt die Einführung einer differenzierten Strategie an, um seine Sauberkeitsstandards und Verhaltensweisen an die neuen Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsherausforderungen anzupassen, die sich aus dem aktuellen pandemischen Umfeld ergeben von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 23. April 2020
Foto: siwi World Water Week 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19 The world-leading conference on water is called off The world-leading conference on water is now cancelled due to the global spread of COVID-19 and the measures taken by national and local authorities to contain the spread of the disease. von Ronja Heise | Dienstag, 07. April 2020
Foto: DBE Dubai to benefit from over 1 Million Hotel Room Nights More than 300 events are set to attract over 150,000 attendees to Dubai Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, recorded a total of 301 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives in 2019. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 06. Februar 2020
Foto: Mariott International Marriott International bringt Flaggschiff-Hotelmarken zusammen Sheraton und Marriott am Flughafen Frankfurt zusammengeführt Marriott International führt erstmals zwei seiner bekanntesten Marken an einer Adresse zusammen. von Ronja Heise | Donnerstag, 30. 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: 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: 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: 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
- Srategisches Joint Venture: Auftakt in Leipzig Radisson Hotel Group expandiert in Deutschland und Österreich Die Radisson Hotel Group hat die Beteiligung an einem strategischen Joint Venture für den Betrieb von Hotels in Deutschland und Österreich bekanntgegeben. von Christian Funk | Montag, 16. 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
- Der Jahreskongress der EHA findet in Frankfurt statt Frankfurt überzeugend in der Akquise medizinischer Großkongresse Dem Frankfurt Convention Bureau und der Messe Frankfurt ist es gemeinsam gelungen, einen weiteren internationalen medizinischen Großkongress für den Standort Frankfurt zu gewinnen. Direkt nach dem European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Kongress mit fast 15.000 Teilnehmern, vom 3. bis 6. Juni 2020, sind die Locations der Messe Frankfurt auch der Veranstaltungsort für den Jahreskongress der European Hematology Association (EHA), vom 11. bis 14. Juni 2020. von Ronja Heise | Freitag, 06. Dezember 2019