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World Association of News Publishers | 2024 World News Media Congress

From ICCA and BestCities: The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)’s 2024 World Congress championed the protection and promotion of journalists’ and publishers’ rights to maintain free, independent, and sustainable media. The event inspired innovation, equipping members to navigate technological advancements and evolving audience behaviors. It boldly tackled news avoidance among young and marginalized demographics,…

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International Hip Preservation Society | Annual Scientific Meeting

From ICCA and BestCities: The Hip Preservation Society (ISHA)’s 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting ignited a transformative movement to elevate awareness of hip preservation surgery in Africa, showcasing its profound impact on patient quality of life and socioeconomic benefits. Through meaningful engagement with stakeholders, it tackled the challenges and barriers that hindered adoption. By identifying passionate…

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European Academy of Childhood Disability | 36th Annual Meeting

From ICCA and BestCities: The European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD)’s 36th Annual Meeting inspired a vision for a better future for individuals with childhood-onset disabilities. The event celebrated excellence in research and education while raising vital awareness of their needs and rights. Through the impactful EACD+ programme, it expanded access to sports, culture, and…

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Bid Fund Program Unlocks Return of Wind Energy Summit to Melbourne

From Melbourne Convention Bureau: The APAC Wind Energy Summit, the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) flagship conference and exhibition, is set to return to Melbourne in 2025. Previously known as the Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit, this prestigious event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and institutions to develop innovative and collaborative solutions addressing…

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What are Tourist Taxes? Why Travelers are Expected to Pay Up

From USA TODAY: Tourist taxes are becoming increasingly common worldwide as a means to address over-tourism and fund sustainable tourism practices. While the effectiveness of these taxes in combating climate change is still being debated, their growing popularity reflects a greater awareness of the need for sustainable tourism. Climate change is drastically impacting the world…

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Corporate Event Market Expected to Reach $1,171.3 bn Globally by 2032

From yahoo!finance: The corporate event market is growing due to the increasing demand for experiential marketing and brand-building activities, driven by companies looking to engage stakeholders and enhance customer experiences. Additionally, advancements in event technology, such as virtual and hybrid formats, are expanding the market’s reach and reducing logistical barriers.

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Barcelona: A Convention Powerhouse Confronting Overtourism Challenges

From Skift Meetings, by Miguel Neves: The head of the Barcelona Convention Bureau, Christoph Tessmar, was delighted that the city hosted record numbers for PCMA’s Convening EMEA, with 636 in-person attendees. This is a significant increase from last year’s event in Copenhagen, which attracted 550 and almost triple the attendance of the 2019 PCMA European…

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Events Industry Optimism Still High According to Forecast

From Conference & Meetings World: 74% of events professionals are optimistic about the health of the industry, according to the American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) Meetings & Events 2025 forecast. To gather results, the report surveyed over 500 meetings and events professionals worldwide. Although the outlook is still positive, 74% optimism actually marks…

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15 October 2025

Convening EMEA 2025, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Convening EMEA 2025 will be held in Rotterdam, a city focused on urban and societal transformation to achieve a resilient future. Convening EMEA is an omnichannel event created for business events professionals and creatives to share learnings and collaborate to build a stronger future for the global business events community. The annual conference will be…

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Reimagining Leadership, Impact & Sustainability in BE Industry

From Boardroom: Organised by PCMA EMEA, Convening EMEA 2024 took place from 30 September to 2 October 2024 in Barcelona. This annual gathering of global business events leaders has only grown stronger with each year, creating a platform for exploring new trends, encouraging collaboration, and challenging norms. Under the theme, “Be Present. Be Open. Be…

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IMEX America Breaks Attendance Records and Commits to Vegas

From Skift Meetings: IMEX America wrapped up its 2024 edition at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. Record-breaking attendance included 15,500, of which 5,500 were buyers who had 86,000 meetings over three days. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) shared the same venue with IMEX. It is estimated that more than 25,000 convenience…

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Top 7 Takeaways from IMEX America 2024

From Northstar Meetings Group: IMEX America 2024, the events industry’s largest trade show, revealed a strong outlook for 2025 meetings and incentives, with a growing emphasis on inclusion, sustainability, technology, wellness and sports events. Held Oct. 8-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, IMEX America drew a record 15,500 visitors. The event,…

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