The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.
Discover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore, through leading-edge education, research, and networking, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.
Global event organiser Hyve has announced the completion of its acquisition by funds advised by Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Searchlight Capital Partners. âThis marks a significant milestone for Hyve, providing strategic support and positioning the company for accelerated growth,â a statement from the company said. By Paul Colston, from Exhibition World…
By Paul Colston, from Exhibition World: International event organiser and digital services group Informa has announced the addition of specialist B2B events, data and media group, Chicago-based Winsight, for $380m, payable in cash to owners HPS Investment Partners…
“Climate change is something we’re all facing and, to be successful, we all have to approach it in the most productive and effective way for our individual circumstances” – Alan Steel, CEO of the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, which operates the Javits Center. Learn how Alan and the Javits Center are working towards…
IMEX America 2022 has been recognised as the fastest growing tradeshow in the US. The IMEX Group was awarded the accolade at Trade Show Executiveâs Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, with the Las Vegas-based show taking first place for fastest growing show in North America by number of exhibitors. From IMEX Group…
US Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issues a statement following the repeal of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâs Covid vaccine requirement for inbound travel to the US… From US Travel Association…
The Visitor Services Summit is a gathering of visitor experience and community engagement professionals. Join us this year as we focus on re-envisioning the purpose and value of the visitor center and how we engage with our communities, visitors, and residents. Learn from your peers as we share best practices, opportunities, and new innovations.
A coalition of event companies and trade associations have joined together to urge the Federal Trade Commission to rule in favor of targeting government and business imposters, the most reported type of scam last year. Losses from these scams increased by 50% from 2021 to 2022, and the industry has had enough. From Skift Meetings…
Tommy Goodwin, Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, and Iceberg Ambassador, talks about the challenge of getting Visas to enter the U.S. and the impact that has had on the industry, the Kentucky legislature (failed) attempt to tax space rental for exhibitors and sponsors, and more. From Trade Show News Network…
Registration has opened for the Exhibitions & Conferences Allianceâs (ECA) 2023 Legislative Action Day, which returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC in June. The event will see leaders and advocates from across the face-to-face business events industry heading to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress. From Association Meetings International…
The NAACP Florida chapter voted unanimously last week in favor of asking the national organization to issue a travel advisory for the state of Florida. If approved, the advisory from NAACP would urge the Black community across the U.S. to avoid visiting or moving to the state of Florida. From Northstar Meetings Group…
Grasstops advocacy is necessary for associations to have success on Capitol Hill moving forward. For organizations newer to the concept, hereâs a success-driven roadmap to follow. At the height of the pandemic, organizations were mobilizing advocates to connect with lawmakers to push for a variety of legislative concerns, such as financial assistance… From ASAE…
Face-to-face meetings and business travel creates measurable benefits for companies and organizations â from increased revenue to lasting and effective professional relationships. This is the message the U.S. travel industry, and meetings professionals around the world, will share March 30 on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), the annual international day of advocacy showcasing the value…
US firm Providence Equity Partners has agreed a deal to acquire UK-based exhibition business Hyve Group. The terms of the offer are 108p in cash for each Hyve share and the deal values the international exhibition organiser at approximately ÂŁ481m (US580m). A previous bid of 105p per share had been rejected. From Exhibition World…
Since 2015, Omnipress has been tracking the evolution of conferences and the role content plays before, during, and after the event through an annual survey of meeting and association professionals. This yearâs edition of the Conference Industry Report explores what âback to normalâ actually means in 2023… From Omnipress…
The Northstar Leadership Forum brings together the industryâs thought leaders â planning professionals and suppliers â for three days of education, networking and sharing of best practices. Our forum is unlike any other industry gathering: A unique, high-level experience where business relationships and friendships are forged. Hosted at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble…
Small & Boutique Meetings â Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings â bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.
Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, and other services provided in the Eastern U.S. Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and…
TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the worldâs leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry. Launched in 1998, TEAMS attracts more than 1,000 attendees including CEOs, executive directors and event managers from sports organizations as well as representatives from sports commissions and convention bureaus, corporate sponsors, event suppliers and other hospitality industry…
Destination California â Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event â enables attendees to experience firsthand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business connections. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Groupâs leading brandsâSuccessful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive magazine.
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