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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.
Discover Gothenburg at IBTM World 2024, Where World-Class Venues Meet West Swedish charm
Returns to IBTM as the only Swedish destination. Experience Sweden’s unique West Coast, with sustainability and innovation at the centre.
Melbourne to Host Prestigious World Congress of Gastroenterology 2025
This premier event will bring together 3,000 delegates from around the globe and is expected to inject $17.7 million to Victoria’s local economy.
ASM Global Appoints New Leadership at Exhibition World Bahrain
The new GM, convention industry specialist Alan Pryor, brings over 40 years of experience in international convention and hotel management.
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.
Copenhagen Decides That It’s Time for Tourism to Become a Force for Good
With tourism at 8 % of global CO₂ emissions, and international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever.
IBTM World Puts Social Responsibility Front and Centre of the Opening Keynote Speaker
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, British Paralympic athlete and crossbench peer in the House of Lords, will be the opening keynote speaker.
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.
Gothenburg in the Final Stretch of the Global Destination Sustainability Index 2024
The city has ranked number one since 2016, and is once again a finalist. The final results will be announced on 16 October in Bruges in Belgium.
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Patrick Delaney explains why he reads Meetings International magazine
UNBROKEN Ukraine – A Call to Action
IMEX 2023: Gustavo Staufert, Guadalajara CVB
IMEX 2023: Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, Destination Canada
IMEX 2023: Robin Mack, Business Events Australia
Hybrid Meetings: a CityDNA Summer School analysis
Copenhagen Legacy Lab on Creating Long-Term Positive Impact From Congresses
Glasgow Tackles Climate Change with Asphalt Art
IBTM World 2022: Noor Ahmad Hamid, Malaysia Convention Bureau on Legacy
IBTM World 2022: Annleyg Lamhauge, Visit Faroe Islands
IBTM World 2022: Annika Römer, Copenhagen Legacy Lab on Legacy
IBTM World 2022: Samantha Glas, ICC Sydney on Legacy
Featured
The Importance of Business Events
Business IntelligenceClaudia Vanessa Pérez Lamas, Minister of Tourism of the State of Jalisco, on the importance of governmental recognition.
Senegal Prioritises Business Events as a Driving Force for Development
Long-Term Strategy The foundations laid by the new government create a complete ecosystem to support progress.
The Importance of Business Events
Business IntelligenceClaudia Vanessa Pérez Lamas, Minister of Tourism of the State of Jalisco, on the importance of governmental recognition.
Latest MI Edition
DEI Through the Lens of Curiosity
Intro Atti Soenarso on a generational shift that is forcing companies to take DEI seriously to attract and retain top talent.
Isabelle Sjövall Is the First Person to Complete a PhD in Neurodesign
Neurodesign Isabelle Sjövall believes a Neuro Design Index could be a very good basis for creating better meetings.
The Key to the Exit Is Realisation – Without It, Man Remains Trapped in the Labyrinth of Life
Psychological Meetings Without it, man remains trapped in the labyrinth of life, muses psychologist Hans Gordon.
Senegal Prioritises Business Events as a Driving Force for Development
Long-Term Strategy The foundations laid by the new government create a complete ecosystem to support progress.
Antwerp Facilitates Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Progress
Knowledge Exchange Universities and hospitals are essential in attracting high-level conferences, meetings, and exhibitions to the city.
IBTM World 2024 to Address Global Challenges at Renowned Association Leaders Forum
Radar This year’s programme doesn’t shy away from the big issues. It welcomes them, assures ESAE VP Liesbeth Switten.
Scandinavian Manifesto Time
Momentum Ole Sorang, the CEO of Optimeet Denmark, believes it’s time to create a Scandinavian Meetings Manifesto.
Prague Approves a New Strategy Highlighting the Importance of Developing Business Events
Strategic Development This proved that politicians see the opportunity to develop this specific segment of the tourism industry.
The Necessity of Knowledge Transfer to Save Lives
Strategic Development Professor Petra Tesarová has been trying to elevate Czech oncology to the world level throughout her professional life.
Prague Congress Centre: A Hub for Knowledge Exchange
Strategic Development Despite setbacks, the Centre has emerged more successful than ever, with plans to expand.
The Power of the Jig
Intermission Leonard Cohen may have left us, but not empty-handed. Here’s to succinctly getting to the point. Cheers.
The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe: A Network Finding Creative Solutions
The Power of Networks A network finding creative solutions to promoting Europe as a premier destination for business events.
IBTM World Puts Social Responsibility Front and Centre
Radar Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain’s greatest Paralympic athlete has been revealed as the opening keynote speaker.
Rethink Digital Presentations
Achieve New Heights Mike van der Vijver provides a non-exhaustive list of communication tools that actually work.
Fuel Your Momentum
Sharma Robin Sharma believes in calibrated morning routines and has five questions he hopes will keep you at your best.
Prevent Misinformation and Fake News From Spreading at Business Events
Information Integrity Scott Steinberg on how a comprehensive, proactive approach to combating fake news is needed.
A Professional Facilitator Helps to Raise the Quality of Your Meetings
Kellerman Roger Kellerman thinks more businesses should think like sports clubs to advance to the next division.
Featured
Museum of the Future: An Incubator for Visionaries
The future belongs to those who imagine it, design it and implement it. It is not something you await, but create.
The Dubai Association Centre Opened the Door to the Whole Region
Launched ten years ago to help raise the professionalisation of association life in the region.
Not Just a Library, Not Just a Building
This is something you may have never experienced before, despite visits to many libraries in many cities and countries.
Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy Aims to Make It One of the World’s Top Ten Metaverse Economies
Seeks to attract more than 1,000 new companies in the blockchain and metaverse fields.
Expo 2020: From a Six-Month Event to a Six-Century Destination
Developing Expo City Dubai, the World Expo’s legacy city and an innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future.
Not Just a Library, Not Just a Building
This is something you may have never experienced before, despite visits to many libraries in many cities and countries.
Museum of the Future: An Incubator for Visionaries
The future belongs to those who imagine it, design it and implement it. It is not something you await, but create.
RTA Earmarks AED278 Million for a State-of-the-Art Street Lighting Project
Employs the latest smart and sustainable lighting technologies for the climatic conditions.
Latest MI|BIR Edition
The Paris Olympic Spirit 2.0
Intro Atti Soenarso on the power of an Olympic reset reshaping the image of both event and country, and on bottling its spirit for years to come.
The Business Events Industry Can Help to Create a More Peaceful World
Urban Planning Seoul Tourism Organization President Ki Yon Kil on sustainable urban development and the necessity for stable geopolitics.
Northshore Vision 2050 Legacy Plan Beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
Legacy Infrastructure Transforming the Northshore Hamilton district into a thriving hub of residential, commercial, and sports infrastructure.
Global DMC Partners Results and Key Findings of Q3
Meetings & Events Survey The business events industry faces ongoing cost challenges and the need for larger budget increases.
Global DMOs Operate with Dysfunctional Funding Models
DMO Funding Models Internationally, market success doesn’t always correlate with market resourcing, and could even have adverse effects on funding.
Bratislava Can Become One of Europe’s 20 Most Important Business Event Cities
Strategic Development A wide range of stakeholders know that this industry has a far-reaching economic impact on the city and its brand.
Having a Dedicated Convention Bureau with Political Support Is a Game Changer
Strategic Development The philosophy has remained unchanged since launch: to be experts in their destination, Slovakia and Bratislava.
Increase the Representation of Women in Leadership Roles
Advancing Women The disparity of women in business events versus women in leadership positions within the industry is particularly striking.
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Contract for Mega Airport City
Investment The new airport facility will handle up to 100 million passengers annually, making it of the most significant aviation hubs worldwide.
Rethink Digital Slide Presentations
Achieve New Heights Mike van der Vijver is against the default thinking that slideshows are necessary. They are just one of many options.
Business Events in Brazil Is Booming
Economic Development Boosted by many global companies and corporations now considering the country an important investment destination.
Global Events Are Crucial in Exchanging Knowledge and Experiences, Fostering Collaboration and Innovation
The Value of Business Events Politicians in Prague and the Czech Republic recognise the importance of business events.
How to Boost Learning and Engagement at Your Events
New Learning Models The practice of gamification offers a means of addressing current needs and boosting engagement and takeaway.
DXB Breaks Mid-Year Record with 44.9 Million Guests
Boosting Economy On track to break records with 91.8 million annual guests forecasted for 2024, after market resurgence.
Most Companies Today Are Only 80 per Cent Efficient
Brain Check To achieve a change for the better, you need to know enough to understand the problem and what can be done about it.
When Content No Longer Matters, Is Analytics the New Religion?
Kellerman Roger Kellerman ponders why metrics themselves now appear more important than what’s actually being measured.
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