Saudi Arabia to Spend $100 million to Train 100,000 Locals to Join Tourism Sector
$800 billion to be spent on the tourism sector up to 2030, with 90 new hotels already launched as part of the Kingdom’s tourism strategy.
ICC Sydney’s Surging Visitor Numbers Reenergise the Events Industry and the City at Large
Contributing to the city’s appeal on the global stage by enhancing its services and delivering 336,000 visitors in the first 5 months of 2022.
24 Member Hybrid City Alliance Commits to Global Association Meeting Protocol
Demonstrates willingness to make big decisions and implement strategies, policies and infrastructure that clients around the world need.
Thailand Is More Than Ready, Unveiling a Series of New Developments for MICE
In addition to marking the reopening of the country, TCEB is announcing updates on products and initiatives that will boost the industry.
Scandic Opens Boutique Hotel With Rooftop Bar and Stunning Views of Copenhagen
Will also be the first Danish hotel to be certified according to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new and stricter requirements.
China National Convention Center on Track to Open in 2024
The Main Media Center for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is about to begin its next phase as China’s premier international convention center.
Conference Win Recognises New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Innovation
Auckland will attract some 2,500 pest control experts in 2026 as the FAOPMA Pest Summit Conference comes to New Zealand for the first time.
GainingEdge Has Launched Its Second Annual Report on Leveraging Intellectual Capital of Convention Destinations
The report ranks 350 destinations relative strengths in organising large conventions and of their representation in international association leadership.
I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
KellermanRoger Kellerman on facing a world where old rules no longer apply.
47 Rules to Lead the Field in Uncertain Times (Important)
SharmaRobin Sharma enthusiastically shares that what makes us human is our ability to invent. And to endure. And to overcome.
Everyone Should Be Allowed to Participate in Distance Meetings on the Same Terms
Distance MeetingsThis is the reason why KTH Royal Institute of Technology lecturer Jens Edlund has opted out of hybrid meetings altogether.
The Stuff Galaxies Are Made Of
IntermissionYou are dancing, ever vibrating, cosmic energy. We all are. We have no other choice.
Moving From Virtual to Hybrid Events
Hybrid EventsHybrids will likely see widespread adoption as F2F meetings re-emerge from the pandemic for a number of reasons.
Association Day at IMEX 2022: Where High-Value Insights Meet Real-World Recommendations
RadarA chance for association professionals to review and discuss the steps needed to meet the challenges of a world reshaped.
Bye, Bye Powerpoint: A Lesson to Learn from the Amazon Success Story
The Art of Reading and WritingAmazon has found a way to effectively harness the silent power of introverts and sifting out bad ideas in the process.
