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GBTA Announces Opening Keynote Speaker at GBTA Europe Conference 2013 in Prague

| May 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

London -  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced Futurist, Author and CEO of The Futures Agency,

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ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress

| May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress

Frankfurt, 20 May 2013 After presentations from the two shortlisted destinations, Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia, and the Czech Republic capital Prague, ICCA President Arnaldo Nardone on behalf of the ICCA Board of Directors today announced at the mid-year ICCA meeting held alongside IMEX,

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Routes Europe Hands over to Marseille for 2014

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

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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Two notable congresses acquired for Vienna in 2016

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

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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ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments
ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth

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

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

 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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Copenhagen world’s 8th most popular congress city

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments
Copenhagen world’s 8th most popular congress city

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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EWEA Offshore 2015 conference to take place in Copenhagen

| May 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
EWEA Offshore 2015 conference to take place in Copenhagen

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), will stage its 2015 offshore wind conference and exhibition in Copenhagen.

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Belgrade to host of EfCCNa

| May 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
Belgrade to host of EfCCNa

Belgrade will host the 5th conference of European Federation of Critical Care Nurses Association (EfCCNa) from 23 – 24 May, 2013.

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The Danish “Tap Water” EU Presidency shares its legacy

| May 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
The Danish “Tap Water” EU Presidency shares its legacy

Last year Denmark hosted the first ever sustainable European Union Presidency, achieving the first ISO20121 certification in the meetings sector.

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Malaysia to host 35th Asia Pacific Dental Congress, supported by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

| May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
Malaysia to host 35th Asia Pacific Dental Congress, supported by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

Kuala Lumpur, 7 May 2013 – The 35th Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC 2013) will be arriving to the Malaysian shores again for the fourth time in two decades.

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UAE bucks Middle Eastern post-Arab Spring tourism decline

| May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
UAE bucks Middle Eastern post-Arab Spring tourism decline

International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists delegates heard today at the latest WTM Vision Conference – Dubai held at Reed Travel Exhibition’s event Arabian Travel Market.

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Starwood to Present at Baird’s 2013 Growth Stock Conference

| May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 6, 2013– Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be presenting during Baird’s 2013 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

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International Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine Congress coming to Metro Toronto Convention Centre

| May 6, 2013 | 0 Comments
International Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine Congress coming to Metro Toronto Convention Centre

TORONTO, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ – The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) will host their 9th Biennial Congress in Toronto from May 12-16, 2013.

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ENTER 2014 comes to Dublin

| May 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

In 2014 the world’s most important eTourism Conference, ENTER, brings together the research community and the industry in Dublin between January 21-24 and offers a fantastic programme centred around the opportunities and challenges within the social inspiration context. 

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UNWTO/ATM Ministerial Forum

| May 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Setting a common growth agenda for tourism and aviation

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Kenes India appointed for India Live 2014

| April 25, 2013 | 0 Comments
Kenes India appointed for India Live 2014

Kenes India announced that it has been appointed as the Professional Congress Organizer for India Live 2014, to be held February 2014 in New Delhi, India.

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Brazil Enters Hotel Building Boom, WTM Vision Conference – Sao Paulo Delegates Told

| April 25, 2013 | 0 Comments
Brazil Enters Hotel Building Boom, WTM Vision Conference – Sao Paulo Delegates Told

Brazil is entering a hotel building boom, driven by demand for beds not only during the FIFA World Cup 2014 and the Olympics Games in 2016 but also from domestic travellers, reveals new research presented (April 24 2013) at the WTM Vision Conference – São Paulo.

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AIDS 2014 logo unites globe in fight against HIV

| April 23, 2013 | 0 Comments
AIDS 2014 logo unites globe in fight against HIV

23 April 2013 – Melbourne, Australia – A design concept from Tanzania, Africa has become the official logo of AIDS 2014 to be held in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014.

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Three Teaching Conferences at ACC Liverpool Generate Millions For City

| April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments
Three Teaching Conferences at ACC Liverpool Generate Millions For City

A trio of teaching conferences at ACC Liverpool have generated £4.5m in economic benefit for the Liverpool city region. A total of 4,000 delegates attended the three events – the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL),

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Marketing Edinburgh welcomes Conference Ambassadors group to City

| April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Edinburgh last week (Thursday 18th April) welcomed 27 leaders of Ambassador programmes from throughout the UK and beyond.

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American travel writers select Iceland for 2014 convention

| April 18, 2013 | 0 Comments
American travel writers select Iceland for 2014 convention

Iceland will be hosting the 2014 annual convention of the Society of American Travel Writers, SATW.Meet in Reykjavik,

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Keynote Speakers Deliver Context for AIPC 2013 in Cape Town

| April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments
Keynote Speakers Deliver Context for AIPC 2013 in Cape Town

The lineup of exemplary speakers on hand for the 2013 AIPC Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa this coming July 1-3 will provide delegates with a comprehensive insight into how the country is emerging as a major factor in both the global economy and the meetings industry.

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Southport Resort Latest Wins

| April 15, 2013 | 0 Comments
Southport Resort Latest Wins

Southport Conferences confirmed almost £3million of bookings from International Confex in March.

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New bookings at the HOFBURG Vienna – Demand riding high for association business and large-scale conferences

| April 10, 2013 | 0 Comments
New bookings at the HOFBURG Vienna – Demand riding high for association business and large-scale conferences

Whether it’s long-term bookings or short notice enquiries, demand for conference slots at the HOFBURG Vienna is extremely strong. Recent additions to the booking ledger include five new conferences for this year and a further two large-scale conferences for 2014.

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AIM team uses the new “Silent Room” concept for conference in Budapest

| April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
AIM team uses the new “Silent Room” concept for conference in Budapest

Budapest – AIM Group International has recently organised a conference for 700 attendees coming from all over the world on behalf of MSD’s US Headquarters.  Budapest was the city of choice for this event. 

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Routes Europe 2013 – Syma Events Center, Budapest

| April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
Routes Europe 2013 – Syma Events Center, Budapest

Routes Europe, the region’s most important annual route development forum of aviation professionals, will be held in Budapest at SYMA Event Center between 12-14 May, hosted by Budapest Airport and Hungarian Tourism Plc.

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Rising incomes and internet boost booming Chinese travel market

| April 8, 2013 | 0 Comments
Rising incomes and internet boost booming Chinese travel market

The number of outbound trips made by Chinese travellers is seeing double-digit growth, thanks to rising disposable incomes and web bookings, reveals exclusive research unveiled today (8 April) at the WTM Vision Conference – Beijing.

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Site Global Conference 2013: Celebrating the world of motivational experiences

| April 5, 2013 | 0 Comments
Site Global Conference 2013: Celebrating the world of motivational experiences

Registration is now open for the Site Global Conference 2013, 7–10 December in Orlando, Florida, USA.

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Canada Conference: GBTA Translates Major Business Travel Resources

| April 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

Association Project Reinforces Commitment to Deliver Global Content Locally Toronto, ON. — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry —

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Russia’s Poor Image Abroad Holds Back Inbound Tourism

| April 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Russia’s Poor Image Abroad Holds Back Inbound Tourism

Russia’s poor image overseas is holding back its inbound tourism industry’s ability to attract visitors from the US and western Europe, reveals new research at WTM Vision Conference – Moscow today.

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Join the World’s Leading Corporate Travel Executives in New York….

| March 29, 2013 | 0 Comments
Join the World’s Leading Corporate Travel Executives in New York….

ACTE’s 25th Anniversary will be a celebration of individual achievement and personal vision. Its content is focused on advancing the careers of business travel professionals by preparing them for increasingly strategic roles in an industry that emphasizes the central significance of the business traveler.  What to Expect Keynote presentations given by thought leaders and experts who will [...]

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WTM Vision Conference – Dubai Announces Industry-Leading Speaker Line Up

| March 29, 2013 | 0 Comments
WTM Vision Conference – Dubai Announces Industry-Leading Speaker Line Up

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce this year’s line-up of high-calibre speakers for the third WTM Vision Conference – Dubai on 7 May.

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The 3rd Travel Zoom Conference has opened its doors

| March 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

Bled, 26th March – The 3rd International Conference on Strategic and Creative Marketing in Tourism, Travel Zoom, has opened its doors today. The third edition is organized by the Faculty of Tourism Studies Portorož –

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INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION APPOINTS THE MCI AND AFEA JOINT VENTURE AS THE PCO PARTNER FOR THE 2016 IPA CONGRESS IN VANCOUVER

| March 26, 2013 | 0 Comments
INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION APPOINTS THE MCI AND AFEA JOINT VENTURE AS THE PCO PARTNER FOR THE 2016 IPA CONGRESS IN VANCOUVER

MCI and AFEA announced that they will be working with the International Pediatric Association to produce its triennial Congress scheduled to take place in Vancouver in 2016.

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WTM Vision Conference – São Paulo debuts with an industry-leading line up

| March 21, 2013 | 0 Comments
WTM Vision Conference – São Paulo debuts with an industry-leading line up

The first WTM Vision Conference – São Paulo has an industry-leading line up to give senior industry delegates the information, insight and opinion to run their businesses.

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Global Business Travel Association Announces New Format for European Conference

| March 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Event To Provide Key Insights for Forward Planning Prague, Czech Republic -The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry –

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Kenes MP Asia have been chosen as PCO for the Asian-Pacific Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association’s congress

| March 13, 2013 | 0 Comments
Kenes MP Asia have been chosen as PCO for the Asian-Pacific Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association’s congress

Kenes MP Asia have been chosen as PCO for the Asian-Pacific Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association’s congress (A-PHPBA 2015), to be held in 2015 in Singapore.

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The Association of Corporate Travel Executives Announces Fall 2013 ACTE Global Education Conference in Barcelona

| March 11, 2013 | 0 Comments

 ​(Alexandria, VA ) From 20 – 22 October 2013, the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) will host the ACTE Global Education Conference, the world’s leading business travel education and networking event, at the W Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. 

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99th Kiwanis International Convention’s Japan Debut in Chiba City

| March 11, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center successfully bid to bring the 99th Annual Kiwanis International Convention to Makuhari Messe in Chiba City in 2014.

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