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Barcelona Convention Bureau partnered with ASSOCIATION WORLD in London to convene UK-headquartered associations to address the relevance, resilience, and strategic development of their organisations. Pick of the speakers, Paul Rulkens, a global expert in strategic high performance and popular TED speaker who offers advice and support to organisations including McKinsey, KPMG, Siemens, DuPont, Exxon Mobil,…
From BBC: The rapid spread of mpox – what used to be called monkeypox – in parts of Africa has been declared a global emergency. A new form of the virus is at the heart of concerns, but there still remain huge unanswered questions. Is it more contagious? We don’t know. How deadly is it?…
From Wellington.Scoop: The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted Tākina, Wellington’s new convention centre, as a prime example of wasteful council spending – particularly with another water main bursting just down the road, and also considering its unprofitability. He was speaking at the Local Government New Zealand conference, which is being held in Tākina. “The…
From ICC Sydney: After an extraordinary thirty-year career at ASM Global, Geoff Donaghy steps down from his full time role as Chief Executive Officer of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC) this month, leaving behind a legacy that will last well beyond his departure. Throughout the month, Geoff has been…
From BestCities: Guadalajara, the newest destination to join BestCities Global Alliance, is celebrating a major bid win to host the prestigious World Physiotherapy Congress in 2027. The eighth BestCities member destination to host the biannual event, Guadalajara was selected through a rigorous bid process that evaluates a number of factors related to the potential host…
From Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC): The annual Club Melbourne Ambassador Program Awards honoured twelve forward-thinking leaders for attracting significant international events to Melbourne. Their advocacy efforts have secured Melbourne as the destination for 12 international conferences, doubling the number of successful bids achieved last year. Collectively, the events are projected to deliver more…
From The Washington Post: The World Health Organization has labeled a surge in cases of mpox in a number of African countries a public health emergency — shining a spotlight on the disease, which previously attracted international attention during a global outbreak in 2022. The virus was first detected in humans more than 50 years…
From tagungswirtschaft: Heike Mahmoud is now the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and authorized signatory at the Estrel Berlin . With the planned expansion to include the Estrel Tower at the end of 2025, Mahmoud will have many tasks to do in Europe’s largest hotel, entertainment and congress complex. Born in Weimar, she is returning…
From TSNN: The global exhibition industry is on track to achieve record revenues this year, according to UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry’s latest Global Exhibition Barometer flagship industry report. Released on August 8, the 33rd edition of UFI’s bi-annual report, designed to take the pulse of the worldwide exhibitions industry, was concluded…
From M&IT: And so, it’s over. The Paris Olympics drew to a close on Sunday (11 August) after two weeks of thrills, spills and bellyaches with a closing ceremony with a lot riding on it. After the mixed reception to the rain-drenched river-centric opening ceremony, organisers knew they had to pull out all the stops…
From TTGmice: The 15th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress and the 2024 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, concluded with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 11,000 delegates from 17 countries. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre from August 9-12, 2024, the event marked a significant milestone for the…
From China Briefing: The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are one of the premier global events, showcasing athletic excellence and cultural exchange on an international stage. Now underway amidst widespread anticipation, the Games represent not only a celebration of sport but also a pivotal moment for participating nations to enhance their global presence. Renowned…
Welcome to the first edition of my new newsletter. Here, I will write about ways to make meetings more interesting, engaging, valuable, and fun. My main focus is large meetings with 25+ participants, ranging from larger internal business meetings to conferences, conventions, and events. This newsletter aims to inspire everyone interested in designing, executing, and…
From The Economist: The dollar is hovering near a two-decade high. That has unleashed a multitude of American tourists keen to exercise their newfound spending power, much to the dismay of snobbish Europeans and anyone who has a fondness for empty, unspoilt beaches. And it has done so at a time when tourism is back…
From PCMA: Everyone I know who has designed and delivered a successful event truly deserves a gold medal — it’s hard work that often goes largely unseen. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of NPE2024: The Plastics Show, that casts a light on the efforts and initiatives that contributed to the event being the…
From Exhibition News: Informa has had a £1.2bn offer to buy the owner of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and Money20/20 accepted by Ascential’s shareholders. The offer of 568 pence in cash per share represents a 53% premium to Ascential’s closing share price of 371 pence on Monday, the day before the ‘unsolicited’…
From Conference & Meetings World: Destinations International (DI), the premier association representing destination organisations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), has recently unveiled several initiatives and recognised outstanding industry achievements at its 2024 Annual Convention in Tampa, Florida. These initiatives and recognitions underscore DI’s commitment to accessibility, advocacy, professional development and industry excellence within the…
From Skift: Thousands of protestors marched in Barcelona over the weekend against overtourism. Nearly 3,000 people took to the street on Saturday. More than 140 organizations, including neighborhood associations, ecologists and housing activists marched under the slogans, “Enough, let’s put limits on tourism” and “Tourists go home,” reported Catalan News. Some protestors sprayed tourists sitting…
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