Marketing Edinburgh’s chair reacts to Edinburgh council’s proposed budget cuts
23 HRS AGO - Edinburgh city council has recently back-pedalled on some of its plans to cut budgets across the Expand
23 HRS AGO - Edinburgh city council has recently back-pedalled on some of its plans to cut budgets across the city, as it attempts to fill a £33m funding gap left by the Scottish Government. Many sectors are facing cuts in the proposed new budget, including schools, hospitality and tourism. Marketing Edinburgh, an organisation that promotes tourism to the city of Edinburgh, are among those hit hardest by the proposed cuts. The organisation supported Government plans to introduce a bed tax for hotels in the city (which CN reported on extensively in our latest magazine), but has since been told the Government plans to cut all its funding. Initial plans were to drop all funding immediately. However, as the Edinburgh Evening News reports, the council has since back-pedalled on plans to cut £267,000 of funding the group this year. However, this is “subject to development of a business plan which outlines a detailed strategy for transition to zero funding from the council”. In other words, it’s not a Collapse
Minister hails record-breaking haemophilia congress EAHAD 2019 in Prague
1 DAY AGO - The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Health was quick to champion Prague’s successful hosting of the Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Health was quick to champion Prague’s successful hosting of the 12th congress of the European Association of Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) in early February. Czech Minister of Health, Adam Vojtěch fronted a press conference welcoming the successful hosting of EAHAD’s 12th congress in the destination, noting that a record-breaking 2,600 medical experts, pharmacists and community representatives from 80 countries had attended. President of the EAHAD 2019 Congress, Jan Blatný also told the press konference that, “no country where the care wouldn’t be at a high level would have become a host of such a congress”. Blatný added that the care system in the Czech Republic is provided through a sophisticated network of specialised centres. At the press conference, Professor Mike Makris, the President of the global association underlined that Europe is leading the world in research on rare diseases. He said the record number of EAHAD delegates had Collapse
The One Club announces date for Portfolio Night 2019
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1 DAY AGO - © Portfolio Night [[https://www.portfolionight.com/host-portfolio-night website]].</span>The One Club for Creativity has announced that Portfolio Night will take place on 22 May this year. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Tour de France to start in Copenhagen in 2021
2 DAYS AGO - The greatest cycling race in the world will meet the best cycling city in the world, as Copenhagen Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The greatest cycling race in the world will meet the best cycling city in the world, as Copenhagen has won its bid to host the Grand Départ of the 2021 edition of the Tour de France. Almost half of the city’s locals cycle to work and school via 379km of designated cycling paths. Race director Christian Prudhomme is excited about Denmark being elected as host for the Grand Depart predicts 198 top athletes will battle for the Tour de France yellow jersey in central Copenhagen in 2021. “Of course, the Tour de France, with the best professional sports cyclists in the world, had to visit Denmark and Copenhagen – the best country and the best city in the world for every day cycling. The Grand Départ Copenhague – Danemark 2021 is the ‘rendez-vous’ to celebrate the mutual inspiration between every day cycling and professional cycling,” said Prudhomme. “Biking is a vital part of the lifestyle in Copenhagen where bikes actually outnumber cars. Copenhagen is a true bike and a top event city – Collapse
Corporate travel budgets expected to rise, says new Cvent research
2 DAYS AGO - Seven in ten European corporate travel decision makers (CTDMs) anticipate their travel budget will Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Seven in ten European corporate travel decision makers (CTDMs) anticipate their travel budget will increase in 2019, with 16 percent saying they expect their budget to significantly increase, according to a recent study by Cvent entitled “The European Travel Manager in 2019.” 25 percent of CTDMs said their budget would remain unchanged, while only 6 percent foresee a year-over-year decline. German CTDMs are especially optimistic about their budgets, with 21 percent expecting a significant increase in 2019. The study found that more than seven in ten (73 percent) of CTDMs across Europe say they source accommodations at least once a year, while one in five CTDMs source once every two years (in UK and Germany this increases to one in four CTDMs). This is good news for hotels vying for corporate travel business and getting ready for the 2019 sourcing season. CTDMs face challenges when it comes to how they spend those budgets which include rising hotel and airline costs (UK travel Collapse
Faroe Islands to close for weekend of ‘maintenance’
3 DAYS AGO - If you were thinking of taking a meeting or incentive to the tiny Nordic nation of Faroe Islands Expand
3 DAYS AGO - If you were thinking of taking a meeting or incentive to the tiny Nordic nation of Faroe Islands in April, then think again, as the country is set on restricting tourism for one weekend because, according to visitfaroeislands.com, “The Faroese people are keen to keep their green islands unspoiled”. The 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway, welcomes around 100,000 visitors each year, twice the total population of 50,000. In fact, there are more sheep (80,000) than people. The move may be considered somewhat strange given that the Faroe Islands does not particularly suffer from over-tourism problems. The authorities have decided that the fragile natural environment is feeling the effects of an increase in visitors and needs a helping hand to ensure they remain pristine. The destination, therefore, will close for maintenance but stay open for what it terms ‘voluntourism’ over the weekend of 26-28 April, 2019. The exercises will be repeated each Collapse
Two SA creatives chosen to serve on 2019 Dubai Lynx jury
3 DAYS AGO - Mandi Fine, CEO of F/NE and Bronwen Rautenbach, founder and creative partner at Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Mandi Fine, CEO of F/NE and Bronwen Rautenbach, founder and creative partner at Sunshinegun.</span>Two South African creatives have been selected to serve on the jury for international advertising awards competition Dubai Lynx 2019 happening from 10-13 March. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
IAB SA Launches Insight Series
3 DAYS AGO - The IAB SA has launched an exciting new series of strategically aligned events for the digital Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The IAB SA has launched an exciting new series of strategically aligned events for the digital industry. Held in partnership with Meltwater and The Radisson Hotel Group, the series will give the industry smart, actionable and meaningful insights to make better digital decisions that are rooted in global best practice and industry trends. Paula Hulley,...
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AEG Ogden announced as manager of new convention centre Te Pae Christchurch
4 DAYS AGO - Asia Pacific venue management company AEG Ogden has been selected as the operator for the new Te Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Asia Pacific venue management company AEG Ogden has been selected as the operator for the new Te Pae Christchurch facility in New Zealand. The contract was announced today by Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive, John Bridgman. Te Pae will have capacity to host up to 2,000 delegates for a variety of national and international events and will feature purpose built facilities including a 1,400-seat auditorium, 3,600sqm of exhibition space and 24 meeting rooms set on the banks of the Avon River. It will begin hosting events from October 2020. “Te Pae is over a quarter of the way through construction. Work on the steel framework for the exhibition hall is nearing completion, giving people a greater appreciation of the scale of New Zealand’s second largest conference and exhibition facility,” Bridgman said. Bridgman said AEG Ogden’s network of venues across the Asia Pacific region, including the International Convention Centre Sydney, illustrated the company’s “significant experience in Collapse
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IBTM Americas reports strong exhibitor sales
1 DAY AGO - Reed Travel Exhibition’s IBTM Americas is reporting strong exhibitor sales, ahead of its 2019 Expand
1 DAY AGO - Reed Travel Exhibition’s IBTM Americas is reporting strong exhibitor sales, ahead of its 2019 edition which takes place, 29-30 May at Centre Citibanamex, in Mexico City. Reed folded its table top IBTM America show into IBTM latin America last year to create one show. Organisers say 80 domestic and international exhibitors are confirmed for the 2019 edition, with a mix of returning and new customers, which include international exhibitors Thomas Cook, tour operator Lepis Tour – Incoming Italy, Hilton, Melia Hotels International, Las Vegas and Radisson Hotel Group and Latin American exhibitors Hard Rock Hotels (RCD HotelS), Visit Jamaica, Buro de Convencieones y Visitantes Lima – Peru, Hyatt Hotels and Guatemala, Corazón del Mundo Maya. David Hidalgo, Show Director, says: “We have ambitious targets to grow the event this year, so we’re delighted to be performing so well against our targets, especially in light of the strategic change in dates for the event which effectively Collapse
UK’s NewcastleGateshead to unveil plans for new £250m convention centre at Confex
2 DAYS AGO - The UK’s NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and Gateshead Council will be unveiling plans Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The UK’s NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and Gateshead Council will be unveiling plans for a £250m scheme to create an international convention and exhibition centre at this year’s International Confex, which will take place 26 – 27 February 2019 in Olympia London. Gateshead Council is working in partnership with award-winning property developer Ask Real Estate and leading development manager PATRIZIA UK to develop a four–hectare site located on the Gateshead waterfront, which will also incorporate a 12,500-seat entertainment arena, hotels and restaurants. The development, named Gateshead Quays, will sit between the iconic buildings of Sage Gateshead and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. It is anticipated to boost the regional economy by over £29.5 million and attract over 290,000 visitors to the region a year. International Confex is one of the biggest and longest established exhibitions for the events industry in the UK. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau attends the Collapse
Win VIP Tickets to Ultra in Cape Town
2 DAYS AGO - It could be you at ULTRA South Africa – the hottest EDM night of the year! The Johannesburg Expo Expand
2 DAYS AGO - It could be you at ULTRA South Africa – the hottest EDM night of the year! The Johannesburg Expo Centre has partnered with The Event to bring you tickets to Ultra, the world’s premier electronic music festival! Two VIP tickets to the hottest lifestyle event of the year could be yours. Read on to discover...
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How to Improve User Experience and Networking with the Right Event App
2 DAYS AGO - This is a case study from MeetingPlay. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Expand
2 DAYS AGO - This is a case study from MeetingPlay. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. There are hundreds of event apps on the market but the decision behind what works best for an event is a personal one based on goals and needs of the audience. The planners behind Teradata Analytics University 2018 […]
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Global gas association IGU chooses Oman for its IGRC conference in 2020
3 DAYS AGO - The Sultanate of Oman has been selected to host the International Gas Union’s 16th International Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The Sultanate of Oman has been selected to host the International Gas Union’s 16th International Gas Research Conference (IGRC) in 2020. The successful bid was won in collaboration with Oman LNG and the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC). The IGRC is a triennial event organised by the International Gas Union (IGU) that highlights the research, development and innovation aspects of the international gas industry. Harib Al Kitani, CEO of Oman LNG LLC said: “We are very grateful and humbled by being able to bring such a prestigious event to Oman. IGRC 2020 will bring over 1,000 senior leaders, partners and experts in the gas industry together to share invaluable insights into the role of natural gas today and in the future.” Al Kitani added that the competition for the bid had been very intense before the decisive voting decision by 30 members of the IGU Executive Committee. The Sultanate is a global leader in enhanced recovery technologies, and Al Kitani added that Oman’s Collapse
New mom, Sian Cullingworth, shares her favourite children’s décor trends set to feature at Decorex Durban
3 DAYS AGO - With years of experience in the world of design, and having recently welcomed her firstborn into Expand
3 DAYS AGO - With years of experience in the world of design, and having recently welcomed her firstborn into the world, Sian Cullingworth, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions, has some particularly unique insights into the current children’s décor trends. A gorgeous selection of some of these locally-designed furniture... Collapse
2019 Theme Announced For FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit
3 DAYS AGO - The fourth annual FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit – hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The fourth annual FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit – hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government – will focus on innovation and non-conformity with its latest theme, ‘New Wealth Creators’. A selection of the continent’s most influential women in business, sports, science, entertainment and leadership will engage on this topic at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International...
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International Confex announces plans to expand into ExCeL London from 2020
4 DAYS AGO - Mash Media Managing Director Julian Agostini today (19 February)announced that the company’s Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Mash Media Managing Director Julian Agostini today (19 February)announced that the company’s premier exhibitions, International Confex, Event Production Show and PA Show, will move to ExCeL London in 2020. Agostini highlighted that the team at Mash Media has been considering a number of options to further develop and enhance the events that have run at Olympia since 2013 and felt that the facilities and surroundings at ExCeL London would provide the best opportunity to realise the growing ambitions of each of the events, the combination of which delivers the largest gathering of event professionals annually in the UK. The move to ExCeL London will provide the backdrop for the development of UK Events Week which will bring a dedicated focus for the UK’s meetings, events and exhibition industries which are worth an estimated £43bn (US$55.5bn) annually to the UK economy. Liz Agostini, Event Director, International Confex commented: “We thank the team at Olympia for their support since Collapse
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Melbourne lands the largest conference ever for Victoria
1 DAY AGO - Melbourne has been chosen as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, a massive Expand
1 DAY AGO - Melbourne has been chosen as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, a massive gathering expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors. The convention is the most valuable conference ever won for the state, expected to attract 20,000 Rotary members from over 200 countries and regions worldwide and injecting over $88 million into the Victorian economy. The bid led by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and supported by the Victorian and Australian Governments had stiff international competition, which makes it even more prestigious for Rotary to select Melbourne. The successful bid win was made possible by the unified approach with partners, with acknowledgement to the engagement of the local Rotary members and collaborative Team Melbourne determination. Often described as a “mini-United Nations” because of its global scope and cultural diversity, Rotary’s International Convention will see a kaleidoscope of energy, colour and excitement where Rotary Collapse
Moms buys everywhere for everyone. Is she buying your brand?
1 DAY AGO - You may have heard that 73% of moms* make the purchasing decisions in the home, but how do you tap Expand
1 DAY AGO - You may have heard that 73% of moms* make the purchasing decisions in the home, but how do you tap into that purchasing power? The Power of Mom conference, SA's first marketing conference that will help you to tap into the heart of the mom-sumer by better strategising your communication; the conference content will provide you with tips and advice on how to achieve better success with your campaigns. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Disneyland Paris reimagines its events offer
2 DAYS AGO - Disneyland Paris has announced the creation of a new division, designed to serve the events Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Disneyland Paris has announced the creation of a new division, designed to serve the events industry. Disneyland Paris Event Group will create live events and experiences which harness the power of Disney storytelling and the impressive Disneyland Paris venue. Events have been a part of the Disney offering for the last 26 years, after Disney Business Solutions launched the group into the industry. Since then, it has expanded its events offering to include Disneyland Paris Run Weekend (pictured top) as well as festival Electroland (pictured above), positioning Disney as both an events venue and an event producer. Disneyland Paris Event Group will contain two subsidiaries: Business Solutions by Disneyland® Paris: a reimagined brand dedicated to business tourism and professional events, offering conventions, motivation and exhibitions solutions, as well as privatized experiences throughout our destination. Live Events by Disneyland® Paris: a new brand connecting Disney stories and Collapse
EEAA pursues Labor of business events love in Canberra
2 DAYS AGO - The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) continued its representation work in Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) continued its representation work in the Federal Parliament when it joined the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to discuss business events with the Members of Parliament who are part of Labor Friends of Tourism. EEAA Chief Executive, Joyce DiMascio was onstage at the event with Shadow Minister for Tourism and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, Anthony Albanese, MP, and Stephen Wood, General Manager of the National Convention Centre, Canberra, in a forum that was chaired by the Hon. Josh Wilson MP, Member for Fremantle and the current convener of the Labor Friends of Tourism. “This was an historic ‘first’ for the business events sector and a most timely opportunity to seek Labor’s support for the policy and funding priorities of Australia’s business events sector,” DiMascio said. “We have a strong message for Labor that investing in the business events sector is Collapse
RESOURCE DESIGN
2 DAYS AGO - Resource Design will be attending Meetings Africa for the first time! Our exhibit will be Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Resource Design will be attending Meetings Africa for the first time! Our exhibit will be constructed 100% from a recycled, reusable product. Developed and manufactured in South Africa, the product is ideal for use in expo, conference and event industries. Collapse
PRA acquires Koncept Events
3 DAYS AGO - Chicago-based business event management firm PRA has acquired South Florida-based Koncept Events Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Chicago-based business event management firm PRA has acquired South Florida-based Koncept Events to its network of offices. The acquisition marks a further move to grow the business through alignment with other teams in the business events industry. Founded in 2007 by Hillary Smith, CMP, CSEP (pictured) and Angie Nelson, the award-winning Koncept Events team is comprised of 35 full-time team members and a broader network of colleagues and partners across the Americas region. Smith and Nelson will continue in leadership roles within the PRA system. Smith will serve in the newly created role of Executive Creative Director for the PRA system, while Nelson will serve as General Manager of PRA South Florida, the name under which Koncept Events will now operate. Smith commented: “Our team takes enormous pride in the successful business we have built over the last 12 years, to a strong position in a highly competitive market space. We have grown and thrived through ingenuity, tireless Collapse
Be inspired by CMW’s Pavilion at International Confex
3 DAYS AGO - CMW will be part of the International Pavilion at International Confex in London next week (26-27 Expand
3 DAYS AGO - CMW will be part of the International Pavilion at International Confex in London next week (26-27 February), and invites all those visiting to come along, meet the team and take in some of the education and panel sessions on the stand. The 2019 line up of sessions on the Pavilion (C15C) includes: Day 1, 26 February 10:00 – 10:40 Capturing the real, long term value of meetings Business events have a vital part to play in discussions about industry & investment, education & innovation, fuelling productivity & growing the knowledge economies. How do we capture and value all of this? Martin Boyle, Director Europe, Business Events Sydney 12:00 – 12:40 No time for sleeping giants Having been relatively unaffected by the first waves of digitisation, the global exhibitions and business events world is seeing increasingly rapid change. Some of the most famous established shows are coming under huge pressure with key client groups questioning time-honoured business models. New Collapse
Cape Town Ranked A Top Tech City In Global Report
3 DAYS AGO - Cape Town has made its way back onto global property firm Savills Top Tech cities report, “Tech Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Cape Town has made its way back onto global property firm Savills Top Tech cities report, “Tech Cities in Motion”. Measuring 30 cities from around the world against 100 individual metrics, Savills Tech Cities Index evaluates which cities offer the most successful home for tech and start-up companies. Individual metrics range from the volume of...
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