ACC Liverpool is launching a unique programme creating bespoke support for international conference and event organisers.
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.
Convene offers three NYC meeting rooms Meetings are an essential part of getting things done in business. From large multinationals to ultra-small businesses, the head-to-head environment is invaluable for shaping strategy and discussing tactics. While meetings are a non-negotiable must for many organizations, they can be costly occasions for small businesses in particular. Lost work-hours [...]
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has won a record five categories at the prestigious National Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Awards.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday, marking a milestone for the Australian events sector.
Pullman Hotel brand awarded preferred status for world class exhibition centre on Liverpool’s waterfront £26m, 200-room hotel to provide a high quality welcome to tens of thousands of visitors LEADING luxury hotel brand Pullman is on-board for Exhibition Centre Liverpool, with the announcement that an upscale four star hotel will be at the heart [...]
The Palais du Pharo has just been refurbished in a 10 000 square meters Convention Center with an additionaly 300-seat conference room, 8 meeting rooms and a 1000 seating places room for catering.
Cheltenham Racecourse has created a working party of southwest business tourism partners in a bid to encourage events to the Regency town and its surrounding areas.
Southport Conferences confirmed almost £3million of bookings from International Confex in March.
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.
Work will shortly recommence on the construction and remasterplanning of Dubai Trade Centre District, a 146,000 square metre site between the current Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Emirates Towers.
Aggregate data provided by the Spanish Association of Conference Centres’ (APCE) has revealed that in 2012 its member venues held a total of 4,647 events and welcomed 4,064,048 visitors. An economic impact of around €1,300 million was generated from these activities.
The Labour Party has announced it will return to Liverpool for its annual conference in 2016 and 2018.
Record revenue in 2012, special anniversary and outlook for 2013 With turnover at more than EUR 10.5 million, 2012 was among the most successful years in the HOFBURG Vienna’s history. The 350 events hosted during the course of the year contributed EUR 190 million to the Austrian economy. And now the conference centre is gearing [...]
The Finnish Fair Corporation will begin the New Year by strengthening its sales and customer services.
Seville Conference and Exhibition Centre, FIBES, in partnership with Seville Congress & Convention Bureau, SCCB, offered a reception to members of SITE Spain, as part of the activities for the promotion of FIBES New Conference Centre.
DOHA: Having celebrated its arrival onto the world’s stage in December 2011 with 5,500 delegates and press attending the 20th World Petroleum Congress, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) has just celebrated its first anniversary in the company of Heads of State and delegations attending the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP18/CMP8). For the [...]
The nation’s newest convention centre, the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) in Brisbane, will open in March with Australian first technology. Currently under construction at the RNA Showgrounds, the RICC will become the first venue in the country to offer a personalised mobile app to event organisers, exhibitors and visitors. The free interactive app, available [...]
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (The QEIICC) has recorded a 56 per cent increase in the number of International enquiries considering London for events since 1st April 2012. The increase is across both the association and corporate sectors, for events to be held in the next five years. Sue Etherington, Commercial Director said: “I have [...]
Huge cable drums and fully laden material trucks still dominate the scene at the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf. A few days before the BAMBI Award ceremony, everybody in and around the festival hall is working with a vengeance. Members of the staff of DüsseldorfCongress help with installing the complex event technology, the stage equipment and [...]
Milestone achievement for Macao’s leading MICE venue (Macao, November 20, 2012) – For the first time since its 2007 opening, The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiExpo™ has hosted a record one million visitors to its tradeshows and exhibitions within 10 months. With six more MICE events still to come in 2012, this historic milestone serves to further elevate the [...]
Five of the racecourses under the Jockey Club Venues moniker have been shortlisted in the ‘Events’, ‘Food and Beverage’ and ‘Operational Excellence’ categories in The Racecourse Association (RCA) 2012 Showcase Awards. The winners of each category will be announced at the awards evening at York Racecourse on Thursday 22nd November 2012. Cheltenham, Kempton Park, Sandown Park, [...]
DOHA, 13 November 2012 – Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) one of the most environmentally friendly large scale event venues of its kind in the world, is harnessing the power of solar energy to help power the crucial COP18/CMP8 climate talks. The first of its kind in the region, the Centre’s design includes 3,500 square [...]
ISG appointed to build world class exhibition centre on Liverpool’s waterfront Firm was responsible for construction of stunning London 2012 Velodrome City council drives forward with plans to appoint hotel partner as part of project Planning application for £40m scheme, supporting 1,300 jobs, due in spring 2013 MOVES to develop a world-class exhibition and events [...]
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2012 /CNW/ – The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is pleased to share their recent announcement as the proud winners of the Ontario Sustainable Tourism Award at the 2012 Ontario Tourism Summit, held in London, Ontario. The summit and ceremony were hosted in partnership by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, the Ontario Tourism Marketing [...]
Τhe Athenaeum InterContinental inaugurates the new banqueting venues on the 6th floor of the hotel; designed according to premium quality and aesthetics standards, while showcasing dazzling views of the city’s renowned landmarks, the Acropolis Terrace and the Acropolis Boardroom are ideal for highly discerning events. With a total floor space of 600 sqm, the Acropolis [...]
Two international productions chose Costa Navarino as an ideal filming location! Shooting just completed in Messinia for “Before Midnight“, Richard Linklater’s movie starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, which follows “Before Sunrise” and the Oscar® nominated “Before Sunset”. The film is scheduled to be released in 2013. Linklater, Hawke and Delpy said of the film [...]
The Hofburg Vienna has clearly confirmed its growing appeal among organisers of large-scale events – with four conferences for 1,000-2,000 delegates lined up for September and October alone. Turnover for 2012 is projected to hit EUR 10.5 million, and the trend towards larger-scale conferences with an increasingly international focus is set to continue in the [...]
ExCeL London, the Capital’s international exhibition and convention centre has announced it is offering brands the opportunity to become the venue’s naming rights partner. As a world-class facility, ExCeL will enable brands to have a meaningful engagement with a high end but diverse business audience of 4 million visitors a year. Kevin Murphy, CEO, ExCeL [...]
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – “Over our 27 year history, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre has hosted some of the most prestigious meetings and events in the world, which have contributed more than $4.7 billion in direct spending economic impact to the community and introduced many thousands of people and organizations to our destination,” [...]
There was a ground-breaking ceremony in Gwangju on 21 August for the construction of the second convention center, which will be the second after the current Kimdaejung Convention Center in the region. The total of 61.8 Bio Won is being invested into constructing the second convention center. Once completed in May 2013, it will provide [...]
Cheltenham Racecourse announced that Kaiser Chiefs will be performing in the venue’s Centaur on 21st February 2013. Tickets for the highly anticipated gig will go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 29th August. The chart-topping band, who have generated in excess of six million album sales, recently played live in the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, covering The Who’s [...]
Leith’s, the conference and banqueting specialists of Compass Group and catering partner for ExCeL London, has appointed Toni Mears to the newly-created role of commercial sales manager. Mears will act as the point of contact between Leith’s and ExCeL’s sales and business teams to ensure open communication and development of the food and beverage functions. [...]
ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, has announced it will be hosting the prestigious MOBO Awards for the second time. Chart topping UK act Rizzle Kicks, last year nominated for three gongs, joined MOBO Awards founder Kanya King MBE today (TUES) to announce that Echo Arena Liverpool will host the star-studded [...]
Click to tweet @accliverpool LWBP forms community interest company to boost Liverpool Waterfront The directors of Liverpool Waterfront Business Partnership (LWBP) are set to form a Community Interest Company (CIC) to help drive more tourists to Liverpool waterfront and build on its reputation as one of the leading UK visitor destinations. Senior staff from the five major [...]
Somerset House, London’s iconic 18th Century venue, has seen a marked increase this year in bookings from the wine industry. Commanding some of the capital’s most stunning Thames side views and offering an enviable mix of neo-classical architecture, Somerset House is fast becoming one of the capital’s hotspots for wine tasting events. Recent functions have been [...]
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) flung open its doors to the public as part of Open House Melbourne over the weekend. More than 200 visitors streamed through the centre for guided tours on MCEC’s: Transformational plenary – seats can fold down to a flat floor at the press of a button Architecture and [...]
The newly redeveloped Hamer Hall at Melbourne Arts Centre has been unveiled, with new restaurants, bars, box offices and changes to the building’s open hours. The A$135.8 million redevelopment includes significant design, acoustic, access and facility upgrades to create a concert hall of international standard. Two new gourmet restaurants, Trocadero and Saké, have also taken a riverside [...]
Global audience reached thousands of people for event attended by Desmond Tutu, Mary Robinson, Jimmy Carter, Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel. The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who use their collective experience and influence to promote peace, justice and human rights worldwide, celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Barbican. Chaired by Archbishop Desmond [...]
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,
Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes
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.
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.
Record £5.3b spent by APMEA countries in 2012 representing 28% of UK’s inbound tourism revenue
VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings.
World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Brazil’s USD$23 Billion Gay Travel Market – World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Bosch TownHall Meeting 2013 with VOK DAMS China
The experts for events and live marketing from VOK DAMS China have realized the TownHall Meeting 2013 for their client Bosch in Wuxi.
Seth Mattison to keynote on day two of AIBTM 2013 in Chicago
Educating Attendees on How to “Rock the Workplace”
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.
