Sustainability: How ICC Sydney Supports This Non-negotiable for Event Organisers
Study shows that 86% of UK and European-based event organisers who book venues internationally consider sustainability integral to running events.
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Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028.
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The conference will highlight the region’s rapidly advancing capabilities in robotics and intelligent transport systems.
Radisson Scores Again With the Signing of Radisson RED at Edgbaston Stadium
The new hotel, set to open in 2027, joins Radisson’s rapidly growing portfolio in the UK and Ireland, which now includes more than 70 hotels.
Thailand: Max 90-Day Stay for MICE Visitors, Max 1-Year Stay for MICE Organisers
Measures for easier access to Thailand announced for overseas MICE travellers under the umbrella initiative “Thailand MICE One Stop Service”.
2028 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing to Attract 4,000 Delegates to Tokyo
Business Events Tokyo has announced the winning bid for the event, running from May 29 to June 2 2028 at the Tokyo International Forum.
Dnata Expands Partnership With British Airways in the US
The new contract expands their long-standing partnership to include five cities in the USA: Boston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville and Newark.
Italian Exhibition Group Acquires the Management of Smart City Business Brazil
Cities are increasingly seen as smart ecosystems where technology is used to optimise urban infrastructure and improve citizens’ quality of life.
Cairns Convention Centre Welcomes Viruses of Microbes 2024 Conference
The five-day conference features a comprehensive program highlighting the most recent advances in microbial virus research and applications.
Air France-KLM and SAS Agree on Codeshare Deal
Also covers reciprocal loyalty program benefits, and enters into force on September 1, when SAS officially joins the SkyTeam alliance.
The Business of Events Publishes the 2024 International Planner Sentiment Report
The survey includes planners from corporations, associations, agencies, and incentives and rewards, across the UK, Europe and North America.
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Al Shindagha Museum Hosts the International Council of Museums General Conference in 2025
Hopes to draw over a million visitors, with the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”
The World’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farm Saves 250 Million Litres of Water Every Year
Produces over a million kilos of leafy greens annually, with 95 per cent less water than conventional farming.
Dubai Exploring Major Futuristic Solar-Powered Transport System
Signifies a pivotal stride in overhauling urban mobility, emphasising a dedication to sustainable transportation solutions.
Museum of the Future: An Incubator for Visionaries
The future belongs to those who imagine it, design it and implement it. It is not something you await, but create.
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.
Dubai World Trade Centre: A Powerful Hub for Knowledge Exchange
Working to further cement Dubai’s status as a global business events hub and preferred destination for doing business.
Grand Hyatt Dubai Congress and Exhibition Hotel: The Largest Convention Centre in the Middle East
Even from a distance, it is a spectacular hotel and meeting complex.
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Reinventing Yourself While Keeping Your DNA
Balanced reinvention keeps the world’s second smallest country an important business events destination.
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Scott Steinberg prepares us for dealing with living in times where we can see a decade of change in a matter of months.
Global Meeting 2026: Reimagining the Delegate Experience
Rohit Talwar explores how generative AI tools could combine to enhance the experience of business events.
Driving Economic Growth
Meetings International puts the spotlight on the drivers of the emerging Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
How to Build Your Business Using Big Data and Analytics
Scott Steinberg prepares us for dealing with living in times where we can see a decade of change in a matter of months.
Digilogue Events: Winning the Digital Minds and Analogue Hearts
The events industry is adopting the dual imperative of embracing technology while championing sustainability.
Reinventing Yourself While Keeping Your DNA
Balanced reinvention keeps the world’s second smallest country an important business events destination.
Global Meeting 2026: Reimagining the Delegate Experience
Rohit Talwar explores how generative AI tools could combine to enhance the experience of business events.
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