Going places?
15 HRS AGO - Mash Media MD Julian Agostini calls time on those that are ‘tight’ with their events time.
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15 HRS AGO - Mash Media MD Julian Agostini calls time on those that are ‘tight’ with their events time.
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nhow Amsterdam RAI points out biggest hotel in Benelux
22 HRS AGO - Amsterdam is now home to the biggest hotel in the Benelux market, with the opening of the Expand
22 HRS AGO - Amsterdam is now home to the biggest hotel in the Benelux market, with the opening of the newly-built nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel.
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Arinex extends into New Zealand
1 DAY AGO - Australasian events management company Arinex has announced it is opening an office in New Expand
1 DAY AGO - Australasian events management company Arinex has announced it is opening an office in New Zealand. The Auckland office will be the fifth operational base for Arinex and comes as a result of increased business from across the Tasman Sea. The announcement comes as the business events sector in New Zealand continues to grow, with increased direct flights from the United States and the arrival of Te Pae Convention Centre Christchurch and the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland. “It is an exciting moment in our 45-year history to formally lay down roots in New Zealand,” said Chief Operating Officer, Nicole Walker. “We have been managing events in New Zealand for decades and in that time we have built a fantastic network of suppliers and strong bureau relationships, as well as a comprehensive knowledge base – now our permanent presence in the country will allow us to better serve our clients and to continue to grow in this region.” Arinex’s Incentives and Collapse
Brisbane delivers A$351m worth of business events and a new look
1 DAY AGO - Brisbane hosted more than 940 business events worth an estimated A$351m ($234.41m) in economic Expand
1 DAY AGO - Brisbane hosted more than 940 business events worth an estimated A$351m ($234.41m) in economic impact in the 2018-19 financial year, new figures reveal.
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AIMEing high in Melbourne
1 DAY AGO - The 2020 edition of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), which runs until 19 Expand
1 DAY AGO - The 2020 edition of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), which runs until 19 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, has so far offered numerous opportunities for networking, as this selection of photos, taken at the Media Launch, Knowledge Exchange, Networking Lunch and Welcome Event, illustrate.
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Coronavirus: too much at stake for ‘wait-and-see’, says PCMA chief
2 DAYS AGO - With over 70,000 people now confirmed to be infected by coronavirus (mostly in China) and 1,770 Expand
2 DAYS AGO - With over 70,000 people now confirmed to be infected by coronavirus (mostly in China) and 1,770 deaths recorded on the mainland, Beijing has tightened further its restrictions on movement in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. Japan has announced the cancellation of a public gathering to celebrate the birthday of new Emperor Naruhito due to concerns over the spread of the virus. Organisers of the Tokyo marathon have also cancelled the amateur part of the race (affecting some 38,000 runners), after cases of the virus were confirmed in Tokyo. Singapore has announced ramped up its efforts to contain the outbreak and said an economic recession was possible. With the business events industry directly feeling the effects of the outbreak, industry association PCMA says we should not be taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach in what it describes as a “global crisis”. “There is simply too much at stake for our industry and for all those for whom business events and our Collapse
RAI Amsterdam opens new conference space
2 DAYS AGO - RAI Amsterdam has opened a new front for its Hall 5, which is in use for Integrated Systems Europe Expand
2 DAYS AGO - RAI Amsterdam has opened a new front for its Hall 5, which is in use for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).
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Gothenburg gets the smarts
2 DAYS AGO - Gothenburg has started its 2020 campaign as one of two European Capitals of Smart Tourism and its Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Gothenburg has started its 2020 campaign as one of two European Capitals of Smart Tourism and its tourism board Göteborg & Co says it will mark the year with a wide range of activities. It has already invited the visitor industry, businesses, the city and academia to share in the task of making Gothenburg an even smarter tourist destination. “Gothenburg has been given a fantastic opportunity to drive the sustainable development of smart tourism cities in Europe. We intend to carry the title proudly with our stakeholders and showcase our strengths as a destination,” said Peter Grönberg, CEO of Göteborg & Co. The European Capital of Smart Tourism competition was set up by the European Commission to reward cities that set an example in smart, innovative and inclusive tourism solutions. Back in August, Gothenburg was chosen as one of two winning cities for 2020 (the other being Malaga). Cities appointed must show strong performance in four categories: accessibility, Collapse
EventsAIR launches 6th generation platform
2 DAYS AGO - EventsAIR has launched its 6th generation event tech platform. The new platform, built on the Expand
2 DAYS AGO - EventsAIR has launched its 6th generation event tech platform. The new platform, built on the latest web architecture, offers a secure, fast and mobile cloud-based system.
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Take 2: More photos from Convene 2020 in Vilnius
19 HRS AGO - Convene, the annual trade show organised by Go Vilnius, the city’s official agency for Expand
19 HRS AGO - Convene, the annual trade show organised by Go Vilnius, the city’s official agency for development, featured 140 hosted buyers from more than 30 countries when it hosted 80 suppliers at the Litexpo venue in the Lithuanian capital, 12-13 February.
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Event Wine Solutions goes 100% recyclable
1 DAY AGO - Event Wine Solutions, a company which supplies wine to events, has moved to 100% recyclable Expand
1 DAY AGO - Event Wine Solutions, a company which supplies wine to events, has moved to 100% recyclable bottles.
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Reporting from the Green Zone at COP25
1 DAY AGO - William Thomson, MD Gallus Events, reports from The Green Zone exhibition area at the recent world Expand
1 DAY AGO - William Thomson, MD Gallus Events, reports from The Green Zone exhibition area at the recent world Climate Change Conference COP25 in Madrid.
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Consumers want immersive tech at events, says Epson report
1 DAY AGO - A new report commissioned by Epson says that 50% of UK consumers want to physicaly participate in Expand
1 DAY AGO - A new report commissioned by Epson says that 50% of UK consumers want to physicaly participate in events, not just watch them.
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Byzantine rhapsody for meetings industry media
2 DAYS AGO - Istanbul CVB showcased its city on the Bosphorus’s charms, ancient and modern, to a select media Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Istanbul CVB showcased its city on the Bosphorus’s charms, ancient and modern, to a select media group, 11-15 February.
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Venues 2.0 – a new era
2 DAYS AGO - Florent Jarry says the evolving requirements of organisers and participants, and intensified Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Florent Jarry says the evolving requirements of organisers and participants, and intensified competition between venues, all demand closer attention in 2020 and beyond.
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Spacebase acquires MICE Service GmbH
2 DAYS AGO - Berlin-based Venue rental platform Spacebase has acquired Mice Service GmbH, a German full-service Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Berlin-based Venue rental platform Spacebase has acquired Mice Service GmbH, a German full-service agency for events.
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CWT appoints Chief Product Officer
2 DAYS AGO - Travel management platform CWT has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as Chief Product Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Travel management platform CWT has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as Chief Product Officer. It is a new role and she will report to Patrick Andersen, US EVP & Chief Strategy and Commerce Officer at CWT. “Erica is an exciting and welcome addition to the CWT team, bringing her successful track record of understanding customer needs and passion for delivering innovative solutions,” said Andersen. Working closely alongside both Andersen, and CWT’s Chief Technology Officer, John Pelant, Antony will also be responsible for augmenting CWT’s voice of the customer. Antony has spent 15 years in customer-focused roles, most recently as Vice-President of product management at online work management software company Workfront. Prior to that, she held senior development roles at various global technology companies, including Symantec, Veritas and Arcserve.
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ICC Wales exhibits for first time at International Confex
2 DAYS AGO - International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) will be introduced to a UK and international Expand
2 DAYS AGO - International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) will be introduced to a UK and international audience when it attends International Confex for the first time next week. This will be the venue’s first major UK exhibition since opening last September, where it will exhibit on Stand AVG24 in the Association Village Green area. The pioneering convention centre, which is flanked by ancient woodland, is already winning a reputation for its unique incorporation of the outdoors with woodland views, natural daylight throughout the venue and outdoor meeting areas. With 2020 proclaimed the Year of the Outdoors in a campaign from Visit Wales, ICC Wales will be highlighting the benefits of nature for delegate wellbeing. Danielle Bounds, Sales Director, ICC Wales, said: “We’re so passionate about our incredible new venue, every inch of which has been designed to create the best possible experience for event planners and delegates. As the first major venue of its size in Wales and the west of the Collapse
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Hospitality industry questions UK government plans to curtail cheap European labour
21 HRS AGO - New plans unveiled by the UK government, 19 February, will treat non-EU citizens applying to work Expand
21 HRS AGO - New plans unveiled by the UK government, 19 February, will treat non-EU citizens applying to work in the country the same as EU citizens after the ending of free movement post-31 December.
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Follow these ten steps to ‘Meet Happy’
1 DAY AGO - Jury’s Inn, a UK hotel chain, has teamed up with wellbeing expert Tania Diggory to create ‘Meet Expand
1 DAY AGO - Jury’s Inn, a UK hotel chain, has teamed up with wellbeing expert Tania Diggory to create ‘Meet Happy’ – a ten step guide to mindful meetings.
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New era for business events in Western Australia
1 DAY AGO - The Perth Convention Bureau has marked a decade of substantial change in the capital city of Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Perth Convention Bureau has marked a decade of substantial change in the capital city of Western Australia, by changing its name to ‘Business Events Perth’. The announcement was made at the Asia Pacific Incentives Meetings Event (AIME) 2020 in Melbourne, by Business Events Perth Chief Executive Officer Gareth Martin. He said that, after 48 years of operation, the organisation’s new name reflected not only a new identity, but a re-energised strategy to lure events and conferences to Western Australia. “I am delighted to launch our new business name and identity, Business Events Perth, which, in a world focused on growth and opportunity, more accurately defines modern day conferences, tradeshows and corporate events,” Martin said. Over the past 10 years Perth has undergone significant transformation, with major investment in infrastructure, hotels and venue space. Business travellers can now benefit from non-stop direct flights to Perth from London and Tokyo, with 19 international Collapse
How to choose the right speaker for your event
1 DAY AGO - Leo Von Bülow-Quirk says choosing a speaker is one of the most crucial parts of event planning, so Expand
1 DAY AGO - Leo Von Bülow-Quirk says choosing a speaker is one of the most crucial parts of event planning, so it’s important to get it right.
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Venues of Excellence Annual Conference urges members to #GoPerform
2 DAYS AGO - UK-based independent venue consortium, Venues of Excellence, hosted its annual conference focusing Expand
2 DAYS AGO - UK-based independent venue consortium, Venues of Excellence, hosted its annual conference focusing on the theme ‘Go Perform’.
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Eventscase appoints former Aventri VP of sales
2 DAYS AGO - EventsCase has appointed former Aventri VP of sales Mark Niblett as its head of global Expand
2 DAYS AGO - EventsCase has appointed former Aventri VP of sales Mark Niblett as its head of global accounts.
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Video: CMW meets Positive Impact @ IBTM World
2 DAYS AGO - CMW spoke with Fiona Pelham, CEO of Positive Impact, at IBTM World in Barcelona.
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2 DAYS AGO - CMW spoke with Fiona Pelham, CEO of Positive Impact, at IBTM World in Barcelona.
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In pictures: AIME opens in Melbourne
2 DAYS AGO - The 2020 edition of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) officially opened on 17 Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The 2020 edition of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) officially opened on 17 February for a three-day show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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