The Business of Events and ICC Belfast Unveil the 2024 Global Destination Report at IBTM World
An in-depth look at the global business events sector’s evolving landscape and the successes and challenges that continue to shape the sector.
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Signs MoU with INCON
For three years, ADCEB will host INCON’s high-level education programme, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange and mutual growth.
BT4Europe Welcomes European Commission Proposal on Digital Declaration for Posted Workers
While emphasising the need for mandatory exemptions for short-term business trips and consistent digitisation of longer trips across the EU.
Lots of Business at Successful IBTM World 2024
One of the best IBTM fairs in 20 years, surpassing last year’s success, with over 73,000 pre-scheduled meetings (+19% since last year).
Sweden Changed Its Name to Gothenburg, at Least for Three Days
Instead of absence, it is time to reinforce the country and its position as one of the world’s most important meeting and event countries.
Business Tourism Contributes Record-Breaking €190 Million to London’s Economy
Spanning from January to September 2024, this marks the highest record since post-Covid recovery, and a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.
The 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions Hosted in Espoo, Finland
The theme is “Floating solutions for sustainable urban waterfront development and blue economy,” with 250 international delegates expected.
Dubai Exhibition Centre Set for 2.46 Billion Euro Expansion
Expansion highlights the Centre’s commitment to tripling the economic contribution of the MICE sector to €13.3 billion annually by 2033.
World Research Travel Conference 2024 Celebrates Malaysia-China Relations
This prestigious event will explore the future of research travel, enhance collaboration, and promote sustainable growth in this dynamic sector.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre to Attract More Events to Helsinki by Investing in Transforming Halls Into an Arena
The investment will result in a seating capacity of up to 6,500–7,500, when combining hall 6 and 7 and the Centre’s 2,500 detachable chairs.
U.S. and China Account for 64 per Cent of Worldwide Hotel Projects in the Pipeline in Q2 2024
The total pipeline ascended to a record-high 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6% by projects and 4% by rooms year-over-year.
Ethiopian Airlines to Create a Mega Airport City at Abusera
When completed, it will have the capacity to serve 110 million passengers each year (four times the current capacity of Bole International Airport).
The Barbican Sees Record-Breaking Year of Business Events
The venue continues to be a convener of critical business thinking that creates connections and provokes debate in the heart of London.
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.
Ottawa Tourism Launches Innovative Event Food Recovery Program in Partnership With La Tablée des Chefs
The initiative aims to reduce food waste and underscores Ottawa Tourism’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
