Global Meetings Industry Day, April 3rd, 2025
A celebration and a reminder that our industry makes vital contributions and still needs tailored programmes to continue to develop.
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Recent News
PR World Alliance Partners With Mission Hubs Network
Effective April 1 2025, the new partnership forms a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding both global agency networks.
Aviation Security Leaders Call for Digital Identity
IATA calls for rapidly adopting digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency.
Congress Ambassadors Club Launches in Silesia, Poland
This strategic initiative underscores the region’s growing importance within the global meetings and congress industry.
Ottawa Tourism Champions Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives
The pioneering initiative underscores its commitment to safety, justice, and ethical responsibility, enhancing its appeal as a destination.
Areka names Industry Expert to Grow the Nordic Regions
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, she will lead the growth and development of consulting services in the Nordics.
Event Logic Expands Beyond the Nordics with Lanes & Planes
Takes a step into Europe through its partnership with Lanes & Planes, one of Germany’s leading travel management platforms.
Travel Management Company Clarity Launches Nordics Operation
UK-based travel management company Clarity is launching operations in the Nordics with a six-strong team led by Jonas Freudenberg.
Radisson Hotel Group Introduces ‘Extra Mile Incentive Travel by Radisson Hotels’ To Redefine and Enhance Company Culture
New incentive travel offer helps to further enhance the guest experience through curated, authentic, and immersive travel experiences.
Cairns Convention Centre to host AUS-oMicS Global Conference 2025
This international event will gather researchers, industry professionals, and innovators in omics technologies from over 30 countries.
Austria Center Vienna Continues to Modernise: Level –2 Reopens for Radiology Congress
After around a year of construction work, Level –2 is barely recognisable. The most striking innovations are the expansive LED displays.
Worth a Watch
Patrick Delaney explains why he reads Meetings International magazine
UNBROKEN Ukraine – A Call to Action
IMEX 2023: Gustavo Staufert, Guadalajara CVB
IMEX 2023: Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, Destination Canada
IMEX 2023: Robin Mack, Business Events Australia
Hybrid Meetings: a CityDNA Summer School analysis
Copenhagen Legacy Lab on Creating Long-Term Positive Impact From Congresses
Glasgow Tackles Climate Change with Asphalt Art
IBTM World 2022: Noor Ahmad Hamid, Malaysia Convention Bureau on Legacy
IBTM World 2022: Annleyg Lamhauge, Visit Faroe Islands
IBTM World 2022: Annika Römer, Copenhagen Legacy Lab on Legacy
IBTM World 2022: Samantha Glas, ICC Sydney on Legacy
Featured
Isabelle Sjövall Is the First Person to Complete a PhD in Neurodesign
Neurodesign Isabelle Sjövall believes a Neuro Design Index could be a very good basis for creating better meetings.
Senegal Prioritises Business Events as a Driving Force for Development
Long-Term Strategy The foundations laid by the new government create a complete ecosystem to support progress.
Rethink Digital Presentations
Achieve New Heights Mike van der Vijver provides a non-exhaustive list of communication tools that actually work.
Prague Congress Centre: A Hub for Knowledge Exchange
Strategic Development Despite setbacks, the Centre has emerged more successful than ever, with plans to expand.
Isabelle Sjövall Is the First Person to Complete a PhD in Neurodesign
Neurodesign Isabelle Sjövall believes a Neuro Design Index could be a very good basis for creating better meetings.
The Power of the Jig
Intermission Leonard Cohen may have left us, but not empty-handed. Here’s to succinctly getting to the point. Cheers.
Senegal Prioritises Business Events as a Driving Force for Development
Long-Term Strategy The foundations laid by the new government create a complete ecosystem to support progress.
Scandinavian Manifesto Time
Momentum Ole Sorang, the CEO of Optimeet Denmark, believes it’s time to create a Scandinavian Meetings Manifesto.
Prague Approves a New Strategy Highlighting the Importance of Developing Business Events
Strategic Development This proved that politicians see the opportunity to develop this specific segment of the tourism industry.
Latest MI Edition
DEI Through the Lens of Curiosity
Intro Atti Soenarso on a generational shift that is forcing companies to take DEI seriously to attract and retain top talent.
Isabelle Sjövall Is the First Person to Complete a PhD in Neurodesign
Neurodesign Isabelle Sjövall believes a Neuro Design Index could be a very good basis for creating better meetings.
The Key to the Exit Is Realisation – Without It, Man Remains Trapped in the Labyrinth of Life
Psychological Meetings Without it, man remains trapped in the labyrinth of life, muses psychologist Hans Gordon.
Senegal Prioritises Business Events as a Driving Force for Development
Long-Term Strategy The foundations laid by the new government create a complete ecosystem to support progress.
Antwerp Facilitates Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Progress
Knowledge Exchange Universities and hospitals are essential in attracting high-level conferences, meetings, and exhibitions to the city.
IBTM World 2024 to Address Global Challenges at Renowned Association Leaders Forum
Radar This year’s programme doesn’t shy away from the big issues. It welcomes them, assures ESAE VP Liesbeth Switten.
Scandinavian Manifesto Time
Momentum Ole Sorang, the CEO of Optimeet Denmark, believes it’s time to create a Scandinavian Meetings Manifesto.
Prague Approves a New Strategy Highlighting the Importance of Developing Business Events
Strategic Development This proved that politicians see the opportunity to develop this specific segment of the tourism industry.
The Necessity of Knowledge Transfer to Save Lives
Strategic Development Professor Petra Tesarová has been trying to elevate Czech oncology to the world level throughout her professional life.
Prague Congress Centre: A Hub for Knowledge Exchange
Strategic Development Despite setbacks, the Centre has emerged more successful than ever, with plans to expand.
The Power of the Jig
Intermission Leonard Cohen may have left us, but not empty-handed. Here’s to succinctly getting to the point. Cheers.
The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe: A Network Finding Creative Solutions
The Power of Networks A network finding creative solutions to promoting Europe as a premier destination for business events.
IBTM World Puts Social Responsibility Front and Centre
Radar Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain’s greatest Paralympic athlete has been revealed as the opening keynote speaker.
Rethink Digital Presentations
Achieve New Heights Mike van der Vijver provides a non-exhaustive list of communication tools that actually work.
Fuel Your Momentum
Sharma Robin Sharma believes in calibrated morning routines and has five questions he hopes will keep you at your best.
Prevent Misinformation and Fake News From Spreading at Business Events
Information Integrity Scott Steinberg on how a comprehensive, proactive approach to combating fake news is needed.
A Professional Facilitator Helps to Raise the Quality of Your Meetings
Kellerman Roger Kellerman thinks more businesses should think like sports clubs to advance to the next division.
Featured
Expo 2020: From a Six-Month Event to a Six-Century Destination
Developing Expo City Dubai, the World Expo’s legacy city and an innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future.
New Environment Authority Plans to Double Green Spaces
Will promote sustainable practices and aims to make Dubai a top-10 ranked city in leading sustainability indices by 2033.
RTA Experiences Eight per Cent Growth in Taxi Ridership
The annual trip count is the highest recorded over the past 15 years.
Not Just a Library, Not Just a Building
This is something you may have never experienced before, despite visits to many libraries in many cities and countries.
The Majlis Dialogue
Where people come together to discuss shared interests, resolve problems, discuss daily affairs, and issues.
Expo 2020: From a Six-Month Event to a Six-Century Destination
Developing Expo City Dubai, the World Expo’s legacy city and an innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future.
New 1.6 Km-Long Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
Vital component of ambitious project to reduce travel times from 104 minutes to 16 minutes, serving a million residents.
RTA Earmarks AED278 Million for a State-of-the-Art Street Lighting Project
Employs the latest smart and sustainable lighting technologies for the climatic conditions.
Latest MI|BIR Edition
The Paris Olympic Spirit 2.0
Intro Atti Soenarso on the power of an Olympic reset reshaping the image of both event and country, and on bottling its spirit for years to come.
The Business Events Industry Can Help to Create a More Peaceful World
Urban Planning Seoul Tourism Organization President Ki Yon Kil on sustainable urban development and the necessity for stable geopolitics.
Northshore Vision 2050 Legacy Plan Beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
Legacy Infrastructure Transforming the Northshore Hamilton district into a thriving hub of residential, commercial, and sports infrastructure.
Global DMC Partners Results and Key Findings of Q3
Meetings & Events Survey The business events industry faces ongoing cost challenges and the need for larger budget increases.
Global DMOs Operate with Dysfunctional Funding Models
DMO Funding Models Internationally, market success doesn’t always correlate with market resourcing, and could even have adverse effects on funding.
Bratislava Can Become One of Europe’s 20 Most Important Business Event Cities
Strategic Development A wide range of stakeholders know that this industry has a far-reaching economic impact on the city and its brand.
Having a Dedicated Convention Bureau with Political Support Is a Game Changer
Strategic Development The philosophy has remained unchanged since launch: to be experts in their destination, Slovakia and Bratislava.
Increase the Representation of Women in Leadership Roles
Advancing Women The disparity of women in business events versus women in leadership positions within the industry is particularly striking.
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Contract for Mega Airport City
Investment The new airport facility will handle up to 100 million passengers annually, making it of the most significant aviation hubs worldwide.
Rethink Digital Slide Presentations
Achieve New Heights Mike van der Vijver is against the default thinking that slideshows are necessary. They are just one of many options.
Business Events in Brazil Is Booming
Economic Development Boosted by many global companies and corporations now considering the country an important investment destination.
Global Events Are Crucial in Exchanging Knowledge and Experiences, Fostering Collaboration and Innovation
The Value of Business Events Politicians in Prague and the Czech Republic recognise the importance of business events.
How to Boost Learning and Engagement at Your Events
New Learning Models The practice of gamification offers a means of addressing current needs and boosting engagement and takeaway.
DXB Breaks Mid-Year Record with 44.9 Million Guests
Boosting Economy On track to break records with 91.8 million annual guests forecasted for 2024, after market resurgence.
Most Companies Today Are Only 80 per Cent Efficient
Brain Check To achieve a change for the better, you need to know enough to understand the problem and what can be done about it.
When Content No Longer Matters, Is Analytics the New Religion?
Kellerman Roger Kellerman ponders why metrics themselves now appear more important than what’s actually being measured.
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