Conferences

Routes Europe Hands over to Marseille for 2014

After a successful Routes Europe event in Budapest, which with 1,100 delegates was the largest regional route development event ever, Budapest Airport officially handed over to Marseille-Provence Airport, the host of the 2014 event.

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Events and Meetings

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)

Despite being more than three years away from completion, the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is already kicking goals with considerable interest being expressed by potential national and international clients.

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Tech

ABPCO plans first TechNOphobia event in Scotland

ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, today announces plans to host its first TechNOphobia event to be held in Scotland on June 19th at the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh entitled ‘Social Media – Building a strategy to engage your audience’. 

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Venues

Kyoto’s Minamiza opens for MICE business seeking an authentic cultural experience

One of Kyoto’s earliest kabuki theatres is opening its doors to meetings, incentive travel and event organisers. 

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Conferences, Events and Meetings, News, Technology, Topics, Venues

Signs of continued growth at Ukraine’s International Travel & Tourism Exhibition

Signs of continued growth at Ukraine’s International Travel & Tourism Exhibition

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Ukraine’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (UITT) confirmed its status as a must-attend trade event. Held at the end of March, 724 exhibitors promoted their destinations to over 22,000 visitors from Ukraine and its surrounding regions.

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London racecourses confirm line-up for this summer’s live music events

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London’s three Jockey Club Venues, Sandown Park, Epsom Downs and Kempton Park Racecourses, have confirmed their racing and live music line-ups for the summer of 2013. 

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ACC Liverpool Expands Sales Team

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ACC Liverpool has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of three new staff members as it continues to develop in the international association and corporate markets. 

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UNWTO welcomes Trinidad and Tobago as its new Member

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Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years.

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Two notable congresses acquired for Vienna in 2016

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The European Renal Association and the European College of Sport Science will both hold their annual congresses in Vienna in 2016.

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PATA Makes Changes to Focus on HCD and CSR

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The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association’s increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications.

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Australia…land of opportunity?

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Are we really the lucky country? Last night leading business people David Hutton, (Lend Lease), Greg Hywood (Fairfax Media Limited) and Alex Malley (CPA Australia), shared insights and a few home truths about opportunity in Australia – Do we take it for granted? Is it a blessing or a curse? – at Business Events Sydney’s [...]

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Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes

Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile.

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Two New Members Bring JMIC Membership to Fifteen International Associations

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Philippe Fournier, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that ASAE and the Centre for Association Leadership and IFES, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, have now joined the Council, taking its membership to fifteen major international industry organizations.

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Service excellence delivers 9% growth for Zibrant

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Zibrant has announced a 9% increase in operating profit as a result of significant new business wins, coupled with IT and infrastructure improvements and investment.

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ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth

ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market.

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Berlin is 3rd most popular convention destination in the world

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 Berlin has moved into the top three international conference destinations, as shown by the latest statistics from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA).

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Germany ranked as leading European conference destination: 2nd place worldwide

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

 Germany has once again been confirmed as a top conference and meeting destination. For the ninth consecutive year, the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) has ranked Germany as the leading European conference location for international associations. At the same time, Germany has also maintained its outstanding second place globally, behind only the USA. 

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Edinburgh strengthens status as world conference destination

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Figures released Monday 13th May, by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have revealed that Edinburgh has once again strengthened its position as one of the world’s most successful conference destinations. 

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Copenhagen world’s 8th most popular congress city

Copenhagen world’s 8th most popular congress city

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

With a total of 137 international congresses held in 2012, Copenhagen has consolidated its position as one of the world’s most appealing congress cities. And that success looks set to continue: the city has never had so many congresses on its order books.

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