Why the Events Sector Needs to Prioritise the UN SDGs
The sector can play a significant role in promoting global sustainability and societal wellbeing, both within itself and among the industries it serves.
Everything PCMA Announced During Convening Leaders 2024
By 2025, PCMA plans to connect with over 10,000 BE professionals on four continents, with a global community exceeding 35,000 people.
2024 Marks Stockholmsmässan’s Best Congress Year Ever
Opens strongly, with an almost fully booked event calendar featuring over 90 scheduled events and more than 800,000 visitors expected.
Cvent Acquires Jifflenow and iCapture
The company expands its Event Marketing and Management platform, offering enhanced solutions to help organisations.
Eastside Rooms Survey Reveals Sponsorship Woes for Associations
45 per cent of associations and not-for-profits are experiencing increased difficulty securing sponsorship for their conferences and events.
Strong Comeback in 2023 for Large Meetings and Conferences in Gothenburg
Thousands of conference participants have contributed to increased knowledge and competence in the city, resulting in higher tourism revenue.
Asia Venue Alliance Sets the Stage for a New Era in Business Events Venues Across Asia
A new collaboration committed to enhancing event hosting standards and elevating seamless Business Events experiences.
Events Professionals Admit to Feeling Increased Pressure from Our New Work-From-Home Culture, Experts Reveal
Almost four in five (79 per cent) of event professionals admit that they find their job roles more stressful today than before the pandemic.
Majority of Associations Express Concern at the Ethics of Using AI in Event Organising
A white paper will reveal that 63% of global association buyers are either very concerned or slightly concerned about the ethical implications.
Dubai Plans Massive New Airport
According to Arabian newspapers, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths aims to replace Dubai International with a more extensive facility.
Stockholm International Fairs To Be Sold and Demolished To Accommodate 2,500 Homes Starting Around 2030
The board of the City of Stockholm wants the city’s International Fair to be sold and demolished, to make way for a new housing area.
Denmark Shares Insights From Six Years of Legacy Development
Believes that the insights can help legacy efforts gain traction and that they are transferable to associations and destinations across the world.
Thailand Wins 23 Bids for International Conferences
Two are notable for being the first to be staged in Southeast Asia and it is also noteworthy that 14 of the 23 wins are for medical conferences.
Eleventh Annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference Coming to Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory
The ITAC-organised conference will host over 1,000 delegates over four days, in February 2024, using Ottawa’s award-winning Shaw Center.
WTTC and Saudi Arabia Extend Partnership Through MoU
Following last year's successful Global Summit in Riyadh the agreement underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to enhance its tourism sector.
