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Reclaiming the Third Space: Bridging the Gap in Conferences & Meetings
By Paul Bailey, MBA, HMCC, SES: In our rapidly evolving professional landscape, the concept of the ‘third space’ – a term coined to describe social surroundings separate from home and work – has gained significant importance. This space, traditionally manifesting in cafes, libraries, or community centers, has long been a crucible for spontaneous interactions, intellectual…
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Enjoys Unprecedented Success in 2023
From Asian Leisure Business: The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is concluding 2023 on a high note, having hosted 1,724 events over the course of the year – the highest number since 2014 and a major bounce back for the venue which, at the height of the pandemic, hosted just 300 events in 2021. These events…
Why Don’t Our Big Companies Have Control Over Their Marketplaces?
From Exhibition News, by Phil Soar: The control Microsoft has on its marketplace has been much in the news. It effectively forced the board of OpenAI to take back Sam Altman as CEO after a mysterious firing – a power reinforced by its $13bn investment in the artificial intelligence firm. Then, Microsoft finally acquired Activision…
Singapore Tops Destination Competitiveness Ranking for 2023
From Skift Meetings: Singapore has clinched the number one spot in the latest International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report by GainingEdge. This benchmarking tool aims to help cities hosting international association meetings find their competitive position and identify areas for improvement. The ascendancy of Singapore suggests broader geopolitical and economic shifts influencing the international meetings…
Business Events Industry: How to Attract and Retain Talent
From AIME, by Melissa Brown, CEO Australian Business Events Association: The Australian business events industry has faced significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent, especially post pandemic. The loss of talent and the overall skills shortage in Australia have impacted the industry, making it crucial for businesses to devise strategies to address these issues…
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