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Sector: Destination Management
26 May 2021
ECM Webinar | Impacts of the Pandemic on Convention Bureaus in Europe
(ECM members only.) This webinar will discuss the results of a major survey of European convention bureaus, exploring how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and 2021. 134 convention bureaus representing countries, cities and towns from all over Europe participated in the survey by MICE Knowledge, describing how they have adapted to…
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ECM Mentor Programme
The current raging of the COVID-19 virus across the globe has already had enormous consequences for the Meetings Industry. It poses however, a whole different challenge for newly-appointed professionals in our industry whether working in CVBs, hotels, venues, PCOs all over Europe. Indeed, they are currently missing out on being at these central platforms, which are…
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17 May 2021
GainingEdge Online Professional Development | The Bidding Process
How can your destination secure more business events in a pandemic and post-pandemic world? What are some lead sources of business events that your destination can harness? How do you prepare a winning bid proposal? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning via a combination of live, instructor presentations and interactive student engagement. The…
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11 May 2021
GainingEdge Online Professional Development | Local Host Development
How is a strong association community in your destination beneficial to business events? What are some practical ways to build and strengthen the association community in your destination, keeping in mind the impacts from the pandemic? How can you develop and support an Ambassador program in your destination? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning…
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10 May 2021
GainingEdge Online Professional Development | Brand Development
What makes your destination stand out as a business events destination? How can you effectively plan and communicate your destination brand to your target audience? What branding adjustments should you consider as a result of the pandemic? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning via a combination of live, instructor presentations and interactive student…
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29 April 2021
ECM & DTTT Trend Chat | The Future of Urban Tourism
For this live event, we will explore the opportunities to innovate and recover for urban destinations, bringing to you the diverse perspectives of different but equally thriving destinations. We foresee a very exciting discussion aimed at trying to define where city tourism is heading. If you expect to simply take away a list of ingredients to…
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28 April 2021
ECM Webinar | Tips for Planning Your Content Calendar In Uncertain Times
As the world begins to open up, many destination marketers are faced with the challenge of planning their marketing strategy amid the uncertainty. What kind of content will speak best to visitors right now? How can you keep your locals engaged? And how are other destination marketers staying agile when it comes to content planning? In…
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Incredible Impacts: 2020’s Lessons in Legacy
Last September, the “Incredible Impacts” programme run collaboratively by Iceberg partners ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance selected three winning associations for the meeting legacy projects they submitted. Each of the three had shown a dedication to creating legacies that went far beyond the conference walls. The three winners were: Ecocity Builders and the BCIT Ecocity…
Japan: Looking Beyond the 2020 Summer Olympics
The Japan Convention Bureau, working under the umbrella of the Japan National Tourism Organisation, went all-online for its annual event targeted at event planners, Meet Japan. The educational familiarisation trip showcased the 2017 18th World Congress on Lung Cancer in Yokohama, plus a virtual tour of Osaka, set to host Expo 2025. From Boardroom…
Good Practice Guidance: Addressing COVID-19 Requirements for Re-Opening Business Events –...
In March 2020, the Iceberg partners AIPC and UFI released good practice guidance to help members manage the unfolding crisis, and in April 2020, further guidance on repurposing a convention or exhibition centre to serve as a temporary emergency facility. It is a role that many centres embraced to serve their community in a time…
It’s Time – A Global Report on Destination Marketing and Communications
During the past twelve months, marketing activities have been severely curtailed. This global report looks at both what channels destinations have been using to remain engaged with audiences and what is being planned for the future. PR agency Davies Tanner has now launched the second stage of research to ensure continued up-to-date intelligence for the…
Future Meeting Space – The Future Role and Purpose of Business Events
The “Future Meeting Space” (FMS) innovation network was launched by the GCB (German Convention Bureau) in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO. This research project focuses on trends, innovations and social developments, identifying their possible influence on the event industry. In this context, research questions focus on how future events should be…
Convention and Exhibition Centres as Temporary Vaccination Centres
A growing number of convention and exhibition sites across the world have started operating as temporary COVID-19 vaccination centres, getting anywhere from 500 to over 6,000 people vaccinated every day at each location. At the same time, an increasing number of markets around the globe have begun to reopen business events with varying COVID-19 protocols…
COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard (February 22nd – 25th)
A slightly higher percentage of planners and suppliers described feeling exhausted and burned out in the February Dashboard survey than in Januaryâs survey, but that can probably be chalked up to yet another month of enduring the COVID crisis. It’s coming up on a year now since the lockdowns began. Some especially harsh winter weather…
Leveraging Intellectual Capital – The Inaugural Edition
Global convention sector consulting firm GainingEdge has launched the first annual report on leveraging the intellectual capital of convention destinations, based on an analysis of international association leadership. The research underpinning the Iceberg partner’s report identifies the relative strengths of 350 destinations via the presence of their local intellectual leaders in the governing bodies of international associations…
ExCeL London Secures ESC Congress 2024
The European Society of Cardiology has said that its ESC Congress, the worldâs largest gathering of heart specialists, will be back at ExCeL London in 2024. The society ran its 2015 event at the venue, bringing in more than 32,700 participants from 140 countries, and leaving a legacy of public involvement. From Meetings & Incentive TravelâŠ
Guide Launched for Venue Vaccinations
Three event industry associations, AIPC, UFI and ICCA, have published a guide on how event venues can successfully operate as temporary vaccination centres. The Iceberg partners’ new âGood Practice Guide: Convention and Exhibition Centres as Temporary Vaccination Centresâ contains good practice examples from February and March. From Conference News…
Nevada Loosens Large Event Restrictions
State officials in Nevada have relaxed restrictions while raising the capacity limits for large gatherings. The news means that major events can run on the Las Vegas strip at fifty percent capacity, up to 250 people, as long as organisers get approval for their plans and have a COVID mitigation strategy. From Conference News…
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