In issues 18, 33, 53 and 60 of The Iceberg’s fortnightly Business Events World, the importance of meetings has been discussed in terms of President Trump’s rapprochement with Kim Jong-un. Their summit venue, the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ, is also a fascinating outing for incentive delegates. From editor’s blog at Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Holland’s network of thought leaders plays a key role in attracting international association events and enhancing the countryās reputation as a knowledge hub. Here four key influential figures, instrumental in winning bids for Utrecht, The Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, discuss the experience. The group includes Professor Peter Reiss (pictured at AIDS 2018). From Boardroom…
When tourist visitors to a city greatly outnumber the resident population, itās not hard to understand locals feeling crowded, some to the point of revolt. But is overtourism an issue for the meetings industry? What haveĀ selfie-stick wielding hordes that descend seasonally on top destinations have to do with business events? From PCMA…
The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation is about to host its 36th World Conference at La CitĆ© Nantes Congress Centre. IASP consulting director Jean-FranƧois Balducchi, from Atlanpole (the science-based business incubator for the whole Pays de la Loire region), discusses the fit of event and destination. Photo: LisaRlld. From Boardroom…
With the aim of analysing Europeās potential as a meetings destination, a recent report, supported by nine members of the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe, has identified economic, socio-political, technological and other industry trends that are now affecting the European meetings community. From Meetings International…
Technology that mimics human behaviour and helps delegates to interact with each other is set to change the face of events, it has been claimed.Ā The Tech Watch Award winners will be announced during IBTM World in Barcelona this November, and the experts on its judging panel have been discussing emerging trends. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
During the 2017 Dubai Association Conference, the impact generated by associations was a key theme. Two years on, the second edition of the conference this December at the Dubai World Trade Centre will focus on the larger roles played across global society and āthe societal impact of associationsā. From Boardroom…
AMR Internationalās recently updated report, āThe US Exhibitions Industry – Developments and Opportunities for Organizersā, points the way to the next generation of exhibitions. The white paper finds the US market still attractive, forecasting continuing compound annual growth rate of 3.5 percent through 2022. Of more concern is a decline in attendee numbers. From PCMA…
The Iceberg is publishing a series of interviews about the globalisation of large associations. These are jointly produced by partners Boardroom and the Global Association Hubs Partnership. Sid Das, Director of Digital Engagement at WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) International, talks advancing global conservation globally. From Boardroom via Global Association Hubs Partnershipā¦
An ambitious engagement project, a strong national hosting team and an attractive destination were all deciding factors for the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology in choosing Copenhagen for its 2022 annual meeting. Bella Center Copenhagen will host the congress, with events all over the country in advance of it. From AMI Intellectual Capitals…
Paris is a meetings capital where things can get big, as they currently are for the European Cardiology Congress, being held now in conjunction with the World Congress of Cardiology. Over 30,000 delegates are attending 500 sessions during the five-day event. Public health legacies have been built into its planning. From Boardroom…
āItās been a good first half of the year for the UK meetings industry and bookings for the rest of the year indicate that this buoyancy will continue until at least the end of the year.ā Angie Mason, Chair of the HBAA sees plenty of good news for the industry in the figures reported in…
Brussels is expected to attract some 5,000 members of the public for two free days of conferences and activities about osteoarthritis.Ā The second World Osteoarthritis Day Intergenerational Events will be held at SQUARE Brussels Convention Centre inĀ September.Ā Unlike most traditional conferences, WODIES is tailored for the general public. From AMI Intellectual Capitals…
Meetings and event activity continue to increase faster than budgets, finds a new study from American Express Global Business Travel.Ā Based on fifteen in-depth interviews with event owners in Europe and the US, the report reveals that ad hoc events with quick turnaround often have no set budget. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
The She Means Business educational event at IMEX America will address issues surrounding economic and gender equality within the meetings industry.Ā A joint event by IMEX and tw magazine, supported by MPI, She Means Business will launch in Las Vegas at the Smart Monday event, a pre-show day of education. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
A good first half of the year for UK meetings business is set to continue for the rest of 2019, according to the latest HBAA Meetings Barometer. Average spend per meeting and per delegate have both increased. Rising confidence is shown by reductions in lead and conversion times. Photo: James Petts.Ā From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
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