Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Announces the Hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer
He is a well-respected diversity and inclusion thought leader with over 20 years of experience in a number of different industries.
The World PCO Alliance Elects New Officers
André Vietor Elected President, Sumate Sudasna Elected Vice-President and Caroline Knies Elected Treasurer.
Dubai Registers 44 per Cent Growth in Business Events Wins in H1 2023
Dubai's stature as a global meetings incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination continues to soar.
VisitBritain Joins The Business of Events as Key Partner
The announcement for its 2023 programme marks a fifth year of consecutive support to the policy unit and think tank.
Sarawak to Host the First International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria in Malaysia
Sarawak continues to establish itself as a major medical hub after winning one of the world’s leading tropical medicine and malaria congresses.
SXSW Sydney’s Anchor Venue ICC Sydney Begins the Countdown to the Future-Focused Event
ICC Sydney has begun the countdown to the inaugural SXSW Sydney technology and innovation, games, music, screen and culture events.
New Copenhagen Event Venue Named Official UN Sustainable Development Goal Pavilion
A hundred year old Copenhagen Botanical Gardens greenhouse saved from demolition, moved, rebuilt and sustainably reopened.
Arinex and Joyn Combine Forces to Create The Arinex Group
Joyn has announced that it has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian-owned business event management company.
The German Business Travel Association Confirms a Continuing Increase in Business Mobility
Less is more. The VDR Business Travel Report 2023 confirms the rising trend towards bundling business trips.
Ethiopian Keeps Dominating as Africa’s Leading Airline
Ethiopian Airlines has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading airline, and this year brought home no less than five awards.
IATA Launches World Sustainability Symposium
With governments aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonising, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions in key areas.
World of Coffee is coming to Copenhagen in 2024
Europe’s largest coffee congress and tradeshow along with the World Coffee Championships are expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors.
Loren Christie New Managing Director for BestCities
Loren Christie takes over the role from Lesley Williams, who led the BestCities Global Alliance team for three years, through the pandemic.
The Kingdom of Bahrain re-enters ICCA’s Top 100 Global Rankings with the Opening of Exhibition World Bahrain
Bahrain claimed the 89th position for international events held in 2022 at EWB. This is the highest ranking for Bahrain in the last decade.
BestCities and ICCA Announce Changes to the Incredible Impacts Programme
The flagship programme awards funding to international associations advancing impact and legacy in conference planning.
