Dubai Business Events has reported strong results for the first half of 2018, with 125 successful bids to host business events. The wins reflect a 29 percent increase over the same period last year.Ā The conferences, meetings and incentive programmes secured are poised to attract over 65,000 delegates from around the world. From CIM News Magazine…
Dubai has emerged as host city for the World Gastroenterology Organisationās biennial World Congress of Gastroenterology 2021. The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will welcome over 6,000 delegates from around the world, all of them gathering to share knowledge and best practice, and to advance the health science of gastroenterology. From tmf dialogue marketing…
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has chosen Oman and its new Convention & Exhibition Centre to host its 2020 Global Congress. The annual event brings together more than 500 industry professionals from over 50 countries. Last year it was hosted in Johannesburg, and the year before in Shanghai. From Boardroom…
The Dubai Association Centre has seen rapid growth in registrations of international associations during the first half of 2018. Following the first Dubai Association Conference in December,Ā the Centre now has a total of 58 licensed associations, with sixteen registrations received since January. This represents a growth of 38 percent. From CIM News Magazine…
ITSS aims to provide an innovative, practical and holistic view on destination marketing and image management in an era of security instability. The summit will focus on marketing preparedness for crisis, crisis communication, strategies for image restoration, resilience marketing, and reputation management in turbulent times.Ā The summit is a meeting place for any travel and tourism…
The Chief Executive of theĀ Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company says the emirateĀ will be a “key player” in the growth of the exhibitions industry.Ā Speaking on Global Exhibitions Day,Ā Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri said ADNEC venues would “contribute to the growth and development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE”. From Association Meetings International…
Omanās events industry has just been enhanced with the opening of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre’sĀ convention facilities. The purpose built centre offers two ballrooms, a 456 tiered-seat theatre, and 22 meeting rooms in addition to the already opened Exhibition Centre.Ā In a few monthsā time a 3,200-seat theatre will also open. From Boardroom…
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The session will attract internationally renowned speakers and global meetings industry experts, who will discuss global trends, the importance of destination teamwork and industry collaboration, and the competitiveness of Qatar meetings industry. Speakers will also share strategies on bidding for international meetings and conferences in what has become an increasingly competitive world, as well as…
According to International Congress and Convention Association statistics, the Middle East has been the fastest growing region for hosting international association meetings, even starting from a low base.Ā ICCA has pointed to an eighty percent growth in the engagement of its own Middle East membership as proof. From Association Meetings International…
You might not think that the second man to walk on the moon would need a conference name badge. Back in 2015 Buzz Aldrin addressed theĀ 66th International Astronautical Congress in Jerusalem.Ā Hosted by the Israel Space Agency, the event saw over 2,000 participants brought together from 60 countries, and has left a significant legacy. From Boardroom…
Dubai is spending $42.5bn on major hotel, theme park and transport projects ahead of international trade fair Expo 2020.Ā The first World Expo staged in the Middle East, the six-month event is forecast to attract up to 300,000 visitors a day, half from abroad, when it opens in October 2020. From CIM News Magazine…
A partner of The Iceberg, tmf dialogue marketing has also been looking at issues surrounding legacy.Ā From ambassador programmes, to the way Qatar isĀ becoming a knowledge economy to ease dependence on fossil fuels, to the idea of sponsoring speakers to give talks to the destination community, this is what it has found. From tmf dialogue marketing…
More than 150 doctors, scientists, industry experts and business leaders have been honoured in Dubai for their role in attracting prestigious international meetings to the emirate.Ā The ambassadors, members of convention bureau Dubai Business Eventsā Al Safeer Programme, last year supported two thirds (67 percent) of successful bids for association conferences. From Association Meetings International…
The longest inhabited city on the globe, Jerusalem is not only holy to three major world religions but also an evolving association destination. Thanks to the presence of 17 academic institutions, the Israeli capital is also a modern-day knowledge hub.Ā It boasts the largest number of start-ups and venture capital investments per capita anywhere. From Boardroom…
As reported in News, Dubaiās meetings dominance continued in 2017. The emirate won 212 bids and proposals. Expo 2020 is also nearing. Dubai has always hosted spectacular familiarisation trips, and anĀ Iceberg partner has just enjoyed one, during which the brand new Dubai Frame (pictured) was on the itinerary. From editor’s blog at Meetpie.com…
Dubai’s meetings dominance continued in 2017. The emirate wonĀ a record 212 bids and proposals, a 61 percent increase on 2016.Ā Key wins included the Baby Care Annual Incentive, with an expected 1,500 attendance, and the Amway Russia Annual Incentive which will bring in 2,700. Both events will take place in 2018. From CIM News Magazine…
The 12th edition of IBTM Arabia, which has taken place in Abu Dhabi, has been hailed a success with 2,700 business meetings held between the elite group of event planners and exhibitors. Delegates also attended networking events and education sessions.Ā Several changes were made this year, including enhancements to the hosted buyer programme. From Meetpie.com…
The first-ever Dubai Association Conference,Ā held last month at the Dubai World Trade Centre, reinforced the role associations are playing in the emirate’sĀ economic development and transition to a knowledge economy. The event brought together association executives, government representatives and university faculties, as well as professionals from around the world interested in forming associations. From Boardroom…
The first Dubai Association Conference has been held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event focussed on building the association community, skills development for executives and global best practice. Last month it was announced thatĀ over 40 licences have been issued for associations to trade and operate in Dubai. From CIM News Magazine…
Cutting-edge, true to its rich heritage yet looking towards the future, Dubai is on the move and weāre bringing you along for the ride! Merging a world-class, custom-designed education programme, knowledge and business exchange, networking opportunities with senior meetings industry professionals and association executives from across the globe and all industry sectors, and the sights…
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