London Meeting Number Triple as City Welcomes Back International Meeting and Event Planners
New London trends data reveals that London events are increasing exponentially in the wake of the pandemic.
Creating a Resilient Business Events Sector Through Collaboration
The Future Role and Purpose of Convention Bureaux – new white paper by the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe.
Copenhagen Legacy Lab Takes Home Global Destination Sustainability Movement’s Innovation Award 2021
For an inventive and concrete strategic initiative focusing on the value of legacy and on its tangible outcomes for associations, destinations, and the world.
Nike Opens Lebron James Innovation Center
The new building unites over 700 innovation-focused Nike staff in one space in order to foster cross-pollination and collaboration.
From Vision to Reality
K.I.T. Group officially launches its new virtual event platform, expanding its extensive spectrum of conference services and software solutions.
Hybrid+ a New Approach to Meeting Experiences Launched by Göteborg & Co
Innovative tool for new and improved digital meeting experiences – hybrid meetings integral part of future of meetings and events.
China Might Reopen Border If the Vaccination Target is Reached by Early 2022 says CDC Chief
The virulence is decreasing, and when the vaccination rate reaches 85 per cent there will be few infections – none of which serious or lethal.
Gianluca Buongiorno, AIM Group: Sharp Restart for Events Market With Major Events Back to In-Person Formats
Experiencing enthusiastic response to in-person events – clients happy to meet, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships in a safe environment.
Events Industry Council Launches First Phase of Its Equity Acceleration Plan
Phase one measures progress of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace across the events industry.
Be Flexible, Creative and Find New Ways to Facilitate Networking Says ABPCO Survey
The survey is great news for the industry, highlighting not just what delegates have missed but what we can do to get them back to our events.
New Vok Dams Whitepaper: “Think Globally, Experience Locally”
“Think Globally, Experience Locally” Post-pandemic Event Formats – The Roadshow of the Future Is Hybrid is available for download free of charge.
IACC Americas Connect 2021 Takes Place Using Multipod Format
The conference followed a full program of plenary sessions, breakouts, innovation lab and cook-off competition.
Sponsors Eager to Return to In-Person Events According to AIM Group Survey
Survey of leading pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to understand their perspectives regarding next Autumn’s events.
Study on Impact of Coronavirus on European Convention Sector
Recovery led by small domestic-oriented events with international events to follow. Changes in attendee behaviour call for innovative products.
The Economic Impact of Messukeskus Helsinki Melted By 80 per Cent
Pandemic damage radiates over the business life of the entire Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Davies Tanner Launches Global Report on Destination Marketing and Communications in Partnership With IBTM Events
Accurate intelligence on the topic helps destinations navigate their way forward and develop new strategies in a rapidly changing environment.
Hybrid City Alliance Adds Eight New Members
A host of new members since its launch in December 2020 expands the Alliance’s reach to now include destinations across five continents.
AIM Group Presents IASP 2020 Virtual Conference: Connecting People, Communities and Innovation Ecosystems
AIM Group International presents the case history of the first full virtual congress of the global community of innovators, from advanced science parks and innovation ecosystems.
New Partnership Set to Drive US Convention Business to International Destinations
Gaining Edge initiative assists destinations to secure conventions, incentive programs and meetings originating from North America.
Why the Knowledge Economy is the Secret Sufferer of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Conventions, symposiums, association meetings and trade exhibitions all disappeared overnight, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
BestCities Announces New Board Appointments
Kit Lykketoft is appointed New Chair, Dr Edward Koh takes on the new role of Incoming Chair and Julia Swanson is new Treasurer.
15 Meeting and Event Trends for 2021
New ebook from Cvent documents trends and recommendations to accelerate hotels and venue business recovery.
GainingEdge Ranks Intellectual Capital of Conference Destinations
First annual report Leveraging Intellectual Capital (of convention destinations) is based on an analysis of international association leadership.
Ranked: These Countries Most Favour a Cashless Society
The argument for a cashless society has been around for a while, but the rapid rise of the Coronavirus crisis has intensified the debate.
Annamaria Ruffini on the Current Pandemic Crisis and the Role of the Industry Associations
The former president of Site Global turns an analytical eye on the current state of affairs for the global events industry.
