Weāre told that the events industry is one of the most stressful sectors in which to work. It doesnāt have to be. Will Glendinning, event producer, director, designer and adventurer, lays out four key issues behind most of the stress workers deal with on a daily basis. From editorās blog at Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Iceberg partner Positive Impact has been campaigning for the meetings industry to align its activity to the framework of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. An industry survey that was conducted during August is being submitted to the UN itself. In a further video recorded at IMEX America,Ā CEO Fiona Pelham explains. From IMEX via YouTubeā¦
A recent conference hosted by Tropic Skincare at The Vox was the first fully plant-based event held at the Resorts World Birmingham venue.Ā As a developer of freshly made, cruelty-free products, the cosmetics brand had wanted to reflect these values through its conference menu. Meals included an “indulgent” gala dinner. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Launched in February, #MEET4IMPACT is creating a framework to support and measure association meetingsā social impacts. In this fourth instalment of our Features series, founder GeneviĆØve Leclerc discusses what comes in advance of the requirementĀ everyone knows and appreciates, measurement of legacy impact: its management. From Boardroom…
France’s Art Nouveau capital,Ā Nancy, has jumped on the sustainability agenda and is emerging as a premier locale for green meetings. The ProuvĆ© Congress Center boasts a roof covered in solar panels and a bee farm. The trend towards green initiatives trickles through the rest of the city, and its convention bureau as well. From Boardroom…
This is the third year in which IMEX has had an annual “Talking Point”, a thread and a story that runs through both shows and all year long. In 2017, the concept was “Purposeful Meetings”, which was followed by “Legacy” in 2018. To help demonstrate this year’s idea of “Imagination”Ā in concrete and practical terms, IMEX…
CWT M&E’s 2020 Future Trends in Meetings and EventsĀ probes into the shifting currents that will frame meetings and events in 2020. It examines how global and regional marketplaces are evolving, to inspire you and keep your M&E program always a step ahead. 2020 Future Trends in Meetings and Events (CWT M&E website, registration required) CWT…
AMR International in this white paper explores the developments and opportunities for organizers in the US exhibitions industry.Ā This is essential reading for US event organizers and investors. What to expect: New insights into the exhibition industryās performance and outlook Understanding of the evolving needs of attendees and exhibitors Details on AMRās Exhibitions 2.0 model…
CWT M&E says the buoyant global meetings industry is poised for eight percent growth next year, despite looming geopolitical and economic headwinds.Ā The 2020 Future Trends report notes these as the trade war between the US and China, Brexit and its wider impact, the protests in Hong Kong and climate change. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Through August, global meetings industry professionals were asked for comments and commitments about how the sector can support UN Sustainable Development Goals. Survey responses have now been analysed by Iceberg partner Positive Impact to form an āacceleration actionā shared with the UN. CEO Fiona Pelham explains. From Positive Impact via YouTube…
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¦
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…
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…
New Zealand gave the AASA (Australasian Animal Studies Association) Conference 2019, “Decolonizing Animals”, an original spin when it hosted the event this July in Christchurch. Both local and international specialists, including indigenous perspectives, were all given a voice.Ā Annie Potts, Director of the New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies, explains. From Boardroom…
The event industry talks a lot about “experience” in meeting design, and that “experience” should always be “immersive”. But what does it mean in practice for planners? How should they build experience into meetings they run, and then how should that experience made immersive? From Maritz Global Eventsā¦
Plastic pollution is a blight on the world’s oceans. After an almost plastic-free staging of its annual conference, the Australian Marine Sciences Association, and event management organisation Encanta, have created a tip sheet for other planners. They share what they did, what they didn’t, what was learned, and what challenges remain. From PCMA…
Event industry professionals across the globe are being asked for their comments and commitments on how the sector can support UN Sustainable Development Goals. Survey responses will be analysed by Iceberg partner Positive Impact, and those completed before 1st September 2019 will form an “acceleration action” shared with the UN. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
PCMA, the Professional Convention Management Association, has just published its annual “Best in Show” list.Ā The ten stories include using art therapy at a haematology event,Ā a heart rhythm meeting dropping registration fees for self-paying attendees from lower income countries, and a biomedical event letting students earn credit towards attendance costs by staffing the meeting. From PCMA…
Recently getting soaked leaving an exhibition during a downpour, The Iceberg’s curator has already had cause to note events no longer issuing plastic bags at registration, but now handing out cotton totes. But are these actually any kinder to the environment? UK and Danish studies think not. From editorās blog at Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Capita Travel & Events and NYS experts in behavioural science have explained how uses of the field’s techniques can foster collaboration and improve delegate experiences. First discussed in June during The Meetings Show, the methodology can be used to influence many factors, including choice of the most cost-effective meeting locations. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
Iceberg partner European Cities Marketing, in collaboration with TCI Research, has used analysis of over a million social media postings to study the reputation of destinations across Europe. The City Sentiment Index Report reveals the theme of MICE scoring highest intensity in London, and highest positivity in Oslo (pictured). From European Cities Marketing…
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