Jeremy Rees, ExCeL London CEO, has been revealing his plans for the future of the venue. Topics covered includeĀ measuring event success, budgets,Ā safety, changes inside the industry, and the sector’s wider recognition. Ahead of Sibos, the centreĀ upgraded its W-Fi, and also installed a living wallĀ of more than 9,500 plants (see picture). From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
ExCeL London has hosted Sibos, the worldās premier financial services event, for the first time.Ā With over 9,000 business leaders attending alongside 300 banking and fintech exhibitors, it was Sibos’ largest-ever audience and exhibitor participation. AĀ host of fringe activity also took place around London, delivering significant economic impact.Ā From Association Meetings International…
The shame and stigma of mental illness need to be addressed within the events industry. That was the call at UK Event Wellbeing Week 2019 in London. One idea raised was that clients might foster change, as they increasingly ask about work culture in RFIs (requests for information). From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
CWT M&E has unveiled its ranking of the top ten cities for meetings and events in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2020, with London holding onto the coveted number one spot. The ranking is based on data in the CWT 2020 Future Trends in Meetings & Events report just out. From Meetings International…
London has just hosted the 33rd edition of theĀ European Cities MarketingĀ Summer School. This yearās event graduated 64 students from three continents, including four from the USA and Canada andĀ five from South Africa. Brand new for 2019 was an innovative stronger connection between attendees and the host city. From European Cities Marketing…
EventWell, the UK event industryās wellbeing advice resource and charitable social enterprise, will launch a mental health first aid course during the #EventWell19 week in London this September. The new course will provide its participants with a qualification that they can use in their professional and personal lives. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Iceberg partner European Cities Marketing, in collaboration with TCI Research, has used analysis of over a million social media postings to study the reputation of destinations across Europe. The City Sentiment Index Report reveals the theme of MICE scoring highest intensity in London, and highest positivity in Oslo (pictured). From European Cities Marketing…
London has been named the top meetings destination in Europe for the fifth consecutive year.Ā Cvent, the events and hospitality technology provider, has released its annual rankings.Ā Eastern European cities are gaining momentum, withĀ Prague moving back into the top ten. Istanbul has broken into the top twenty-five. From Association Meetings International…
The event industryās biggest and most prestigious recognition programme; the only independently audited events industry awards programme.Ā Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the awards event brings together all sectors of the business to reward excellence of service and product and to enjoy fantastic cuisine, fine wines, excellent live entertainment and raise funds for charity.
London has been chosen to host the IEEE RAS (Robotics and Automation Society) flagship International Conference on Robotics and Automations in 2023.Ā Over 4,000 experts in artificial intelligence and robotics will attend the four-day conference at ExCeL London, bringing Ā£13 million into the city. The eventĀ will feature a robotics competition for schoolchildren. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
The London Convention Bureau has asked UK hospitality tourism players during London Climate Action Week to sign up to commitments in the Mayor of London’s environment strategy. The week was launched by Mayor Sadiq Khan as a drive to make the UK capital a leader in tackling climate change. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
The Meetings Show has reported best-ever exhibitor stand sales figures and the highest number of pre-scheduled appointments in its seven year history.Ā The event kicked off with a conference attended by 350 hosted buyers. Overall revenue has increased by 20 percent year-on-year, with an 18 percent rise in international exhibitors. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Five Canadian convention bureaux recently attended London Tech Week’sĀ AI Summit at ExCeL. Their aim was to attract tech-related business events across to their own destinations, along with the inward investment that follows. Among them was Virginie De Visscher, Director of Business Development for Economic Sectors, Business Events Canada (third left). From Association Meetings International…
Stunning imagery from the Event Photography Awards 2019 has been admired and celebrated in Londonās Mayfair.Ā In its sixth year, the EPA’s sold-out event hosted 250 guests, who got to view nearly a hundred photographs shortlisted across twelve categories at the Royal Aeronautical Society. Article includes picture gallery link. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Back in 2014, meetings and events industry veteran Fay Sharpe began Fast Forward 15, a mentoring programme to give 15 female professionals a voice in the industry. The scheme includes one-to-one sessions, group workshops and a graduation ceremony, held this year on board the Silver Sturgeon on the River Thames. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Londonās standing as a host for major medical meetings has been raised, with Europe’s leading liver association choosing the city for its flagship meeting. Over 10,000 specialists will attend the European Association for the Study of the Liverās International Liver Congress next year. The 2019 event has just run in Vienna. From Association Meetings International…
The ECM Summer School is an unmissable learning opportunity for all professionals working in Convention Bureaux, Tourist Offices, Congress Centres, Airlines, Hotels, DMCs, PCOs & Meeting Planners! The aim is to equip professionals with the latest marketing tools and to help them to develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in conference,…
The City of London – the capital’s historic financial district – could be set for a Brexit boost, with more than three quarters of City venues expecting an increase in revenue over the next 12 months, according to a new survey. 70 percent of respondents were optimistic about the coming year.Ā From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
The UK meetings industry turned out in force for a glittering night at the 2019 M&IT Awards, and The Iceberg partner’s record-breaking event has been hailed as the best ever.Ā Glasgow Convention Bureau picked up the Best UK Convention Bureau gong for the 13th year in a row (pictured).Ā From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Londonās meeting industry will see a Brexit boom whatever happens. Thatās according to etc.venues MD Alastair Stewart, who is refreshingly optimistic amid the current political turmoil and uncertainty. He sees substantial change as inevitable, and with change comes the need for meetings to address it.Ā From editorās blog atĀ Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
London’s 15Hatfields was set up as a sustainable venue in 2008, avoiding single-use plastics from day one. The venue needed to find a general manager who could embody this environmentally-minded ethos. Warren Campbell has been helping clients embrace sustainability in Central London ever since. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
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