German Convention Bureau | A Collaborative Year in Review
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Four Space Tech Cities to Link CVBs and Collaborate on Sector Growth
Four convention bureaux with strong space industries around the world have come together to form a network â focusing on the development of the aeronautics, astronomy and space industries. The Space Cities Network was announced at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress in Abu Dhabi. The four convention bureaux are: Lausanne Montreux Congress…
11 February 2025
Global Leaders Forum 2025, Dublin, Ireland
Connect with global destination organisation and convention bureau leaders in a series of meaningful conversations designed to drive impactful outcomes. This exclusive invitation only event offers the chance to be part of pioneering discussions on sustainability, social inclusion, and the future of global tourism. Experience unparalleled insights from world-renowned speakers, including Greg Clark, CBE, FAcSS,…
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18 November 2024
CVB Café 2024, Barcelona, Spain
At the occasion of IBTM World, the CityDNA Meetings Industry Knowledge Group would like to invite you and your colleagues from the Convention Bureau to attend a session specifically curated to exchange and discuss current challenges amongst peers, before a networking reception. This CVB Café will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024 in Barcelona.
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Barbara Jamison-Woods
President, City Destinations Alliance
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Barbara Jamison Heads up the European Business Team at London & Partners (London Convention Bureau), the Mayorâs official promotional agency for London. Barbaraâs experience in the industry has covered every aspect of tourism in Global markets… youth and educational tourism, tour operating, Destination and Event Management, Major Events including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic…
DI Announces First Global Leaders Forum in Dublin, Ireland
Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading resource for destination organizations and convention bureaus, is excited to announce the inaugural DI Global Leaders Forum, set to convene in Dublin, Ireland, from February 11-13, 2025. This landmark event marks the first time DI will be hosting a global gathering outside of North America, signifying a new era…
Business Events in a Transformative Era
From German Convention Bureau: Megatrends such as New Work, demographic change, and Artificial Intelligence are on their way to becoming firmly established in our daily lives. In the context of business events, these and other trends have already driven enormous developments in certain fields. With its 2024 research focus, the innovation network Future Meeting Space…
GainingEdge in Search for New CEO
From Conference & Meetings World: Global meetings industry consulting company GainingEdge and its CEO Jon Sivertson (pictured) have issued a joint announcement that Sivertson is to leave the company at the end of February 2024. The companyâs senior partner, Mike Williams, is currently serving as acting CEO until a new permanent one can be appointed….
27 November 2023
CVB Café 2023, Barcelona, Spain
IBTM World is rapidly approaching and at this occasion, the CityDNA Meetings Industry Knowledge Group would like to invite you and your colleagues from the Convention Bureau to attend a session specifically curated to exchange and discuss current challenges amongst peers, before a networking reception. This CVB CafĂ© will take place on Monday, November 27…
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Olena Pavlyuk | Destination Marketing in a Country at War
Destination Marketing Organization University (DMOU) Podcast: When the moderator went to the audience this year at the Annual Convention of Destinations International asking, “what keeps you up at night,” Lviv’s Olena Pavlyuk held out her mobile device and replayed a recording of an air raid siren. In this fascinating episode of DMOU, Olena shares how…
Controversial Laws Make Some States a Harder Sell for CVBs
Convention and visitor bureaus are not political entities; their job is to attract and welcome travelers. Given that charter, nearly all try to keep hot topics out of their messaging. But when divisive legislation has a growing number of meeting planners opting to go elsewhere, how should they respond? From Northstar Meetings Group…
An Intellectual City Needs a Dedicated Convention Bureau
By Roberto Payer, from Conference Matters: Limiting travel movements and striving for a car-free city are understandable goals. However, thereâs no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, an incoming business group requires suitable logistics with as few disruptions as possible, but many levels of government donât seem to be aware of this…
SANCBE Sustainability Whitepaper 2023
The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe presents a new whitepaper titled âHow can National Convention Bureaux Leverage Their Influence for Sustainability?â. In alignment with the frameworks provided by the European Green Deal and the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative, it showcases a collaborative action plan towards a shift to sustainable business…
28 September 2023
Destination California, San Diego, USA
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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Convention Bureaux Launch Impact Toolkits to Create Local Level Legacy
Planners looking to increase the positive impact of a conference on a host city are being helped by convention bureaux and venues through the launch of impact toolkits, dedicated legacy teams and legacy ‘how to’ guidesâ. Both ACC Liverpool and Glasgow Convention Bureau have announced the launch of legacy-creation initiatives. From Association Meetings International…
61st ICCA Congress: Lessons in Legacy
The 61st International Congress and Convention Association Congress was held last month in KrakĂłw, Poland. The four days of content programming concentrated on three key industry topics: diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability and legacy. Some of the legacy speakers also contributed to this Iceberg video Feature, here presented together with video of five of the legacy sessions….
CityDNA Summer School: Destination Turin
The 36th edition of the CityDNA Summer School was hosted in late August. This year the Iceberg partner educational meeting graduated 43 students from Europe and South Africa. As well as video about the Summer School itself from Turin, Italy, this feature looks at participating medical associations and their meetings, sustainability and also hybrid meetings….
Washington: Engineering Change with Business Events
Washington may be the oldest, largest and busiest global hub of associations working in different professions, trades and social endeavours. Associations are at the heart of city strategy, both in hosting meetings in the capital, and in locating headquarters there. In this video feature, Destination DC explains how change is being made through business events….
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