Hamish Reid Takes Director Role for UK and Europe at GainingEdge
Brings 25+ years’ international experience to strengthen business development and representation services across key European markets.
Recent News
Fusion Hotel Group Acquired by Founder of SC Capital Partners
This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Fusion as it embarks on the next phase of growth, drawing upon HMJ and Topotels.
Canada Gains While Gulf States Suffer Sharpest Decline in Incentive Travel Sentiment
SITE Pulse Survey shows planners shifting towards stable destinations, with Canada emerging as the leading beneficiary of the disruption.
Construction of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s Extension Begins
The Solar project will rank among the most flexible and modern Nordic venues, featuring striking architecture and cutting-edge AV solutions.
Fusion Announces the Opening of Grand Royal Riverside Hue
New luxury hotel in the heart of Hue City, Vietnam marks another milestone in Fusion’s expansion into the region’s alluring destinations.
Lucerne Convention Bureau to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
To mark the milestone, the convention bureau is preparing a year‑long calendar of events and promotional activities across Lucerne.
IBTM Announces Launch of IBTM Asia Pacific in Bangkok For 2027
Uniting APAC buyers and suppliers via hosted model and smart matchmaking at BITEC for high-value business events impact.
Sarawak to Convene 1,000 Delegates at SEA Tourist Guides Conference in Sibu
Hosting 3rd SEA Tourist Guides Conference 2026 (13-15 Oct, Sibu) to boost ASEAN guiding standards and Sarawak's business events profile.
ECR 2026: Radiology as an Immersive Experience at the Austria Center Vienna
Scientific excellence, innovation and international encounters were not only presented, but also impressively staged in a spatial setting.
Verified Net Zero Hotels Scale From Pilot To Program as Radisson Hotel Group Targets 100 by 2030
This milestone expands the program beyond its European base and positions Africa within the Group’s leading hotels in the net zero roadmap.
Cairns Convention Centre Launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Makes major commitment to embedding reconciliation across every part of the Centre’s operations and the delegate experience.
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Boston Research Cuts: Economic Sabotage
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Engineered for Success: Setting the Stage for Growth and Innovation
Growth Science parks and innovation districts unite talent, capital and research to accelerate tech advances and economic development.
The New Geography of Parisian Biomedicine
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The Power of Intersections in Global Innovation
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Life Sciences and Science Parks: Twin Forces Shaping Global Innovation
Cross-pollination From scientific societies to science parks: collaborative events have driven life sciences innovation for two centuries.
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IASP World Congress 2026: Tech for Humanity
Shaping Values 1,800+ leaders gather in Sophia Antipolis for IASP 2026 to tackle resilient ecosystems, AI ethics, global collaboration.
Dubai Science Park: From Logistics Hub to Health Innovation System
Thriving Hub The park bridges global R&D with underserved Global South markets through integrated labs and strategic urban design.
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How Augmented Analytics Can Revolutionise the Business Event Industry
Augmented Analytics Allows automating data analysis, enhancing personalisation, and enabling smarter, faster decision making.
What to Expect From Science Parks and Incubators Until 2029
Science Parks and Incubators Incubator growth worldwide is fueled by several transformative trends expected to sustain strong momentum.
Botswana: Political Support for Business Events as Part of the Economic Transformation
Economic Transformation Botswana is diversifying its economy, and among the new opportunities is its business events industry.
What Futurists Do for a Living
The 360-Degree Perspective Transforming challenges into opportunities, confusion into clarity, and uncertainty into hope.
What to Expect From Science Parks and Incubators Until 2029
Science Parks and Incubators Incubator growth worldwide is fueled by several transformative trends expected to sustain strong momentum.
The Impact of Business Intelligence on Global Business Events
The Impact of BI Spanning multiple domains, it represents a transformative shift in event planning, execution, and evaluation.
A New Acronym Is Born: Link – Leveraging International Networks and Knowledge
The Link Industry An industry by many names has no name, muses Gary Grimmer, and perhaps we are the Link industry?
Abu Dhabi Accelerates Its Efforts to Build a Global Tech Hub
AI Strategy Abu Dhabi’s state-backed Hub71 sharpens its focus on AI and prepares to expand into the healthcare sector.




























