From CMW: This yearâs Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)-organised Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) 2023 drew 400 business events practitioners and provided them with insights and knowledge through panel discussions, workshops, training sessions, forums as well as CSR initiatives. Held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre…
From Skift Meetings: Maui is grappling with the aftermath of the deadly blaze that devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the west side of the island. Tourism officials stress that the rest of the island is open for business meetings and incentives. As of August 20, the death toll from the Lahaina fire in…
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) applauds the introduction of the Visa Processing Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that was introduced on July 27 by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS). The legislation addresses the long visitor visa appointment wait times that are impacting the business events sector. From TSNN…
In 34 countries around the world, the travel and tourism industry has recovered so dramatically that economic activity now exceeds pre-pandemic levels of business. Thatâs just one of the highlights from the World Travel & Tourism Councilâs (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) report. From TravelPulse…
With the Incredible Impacts Programme, ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance want to spotlight the remarkable legacy initiatives born from Association Meetings. Submit your application, or nomination, before the deadline (Incredible Impacts Grant – 04/09/23 & Incredible Impacts Seed Fund Grant – 22/09/23). Showcase your extraordinary legacy initiatives and help shape the future of the industry…
UK-based global event organiser CloserStill Media, has agreed to acquire UK-based UKI Media & Events. Terms are not disclosed, although financial media have speculated the price could be in the region of ÂŁ100-ÂŁ120m. This strategic move forms the cornerstone of CloserStill’s new Future Transport and Infrastructure Group and marks a significant expansion… From Exhibition World…
The tourism industry in Maui has been crippled by the recent âfire hurricane.â Hundreds of people in the tourism sector, hosts and visitors alike, have perished or been injured. Too many have lost everything they have. And the community has lost their tourism infrastructure – lodging, restaurants, retail, attractions and outdoor spaces. From Destinations International…
For at least 15 years, Vancouver city councils of various political persuasions have talked about a shortage of hotel rooms hurting the local economy. Despite successive councils adopting policies to fix the situation, Vancouverâs hotel inventory has instead shrunk significantly, even as the city and its tourism industry have grown. From Vancouver Sun…
If you work in science, be it as a student, postdoc or seasoned professor, youâve probably received an email from a predatory conference provider. The message comes in many forms, often arriving many times a week, but will read something like the following… From Technology Networks…
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