Qatar National Convention Center - String of Wins for Qatar
The State of Qatar is well known as one of the world’s largest producers of gas and oil, but now the country’s vision to become a world leader in research, science, education and knowledge is in the making. In 2011, one of the Middle East’s largest … August 14, 2008
MEEM honours Bahrain Expo Authority
In recognition of its unstinting support and contributions toward the fourth edition of Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2008), Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) was recently honoured with a crystal globe memento and a letter of … July 20, 2008
Private sector interest in MICE industry gains momentum
Manama - Private sector interest in Bahrain's business tourism sector has gained momentum with the signing of an agreement between Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) and Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI). The agreement … July 20, 2008
Staging Connections & Telstra create industry first: SC beams executive via live hologram
Sydney, Australia: Leading event services business, Staging Connections’ helped to create an industry first when a mobile three dimensional image of Telstra Chief Technology Officer, Dr Hugh Bradlow, was beamed from Melbourne to Adelaide to deliver … July 1, 2008
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre launches innovative interactive centre guide
The next time you log on to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) website (www.mcec.com.au) you’ll be able to click on the new on-line interactive guide and take a virtual tour of the new Melbourne Convention Centre. This dynamic … July 1, 2008
New Improved Services at Singapore Expo
Singapore 30 June 2008 - Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre has introduced some new services and facilities. Organizers, associations, meeting planners and companies using Singapore Expo for their events can now make use of the following … June 30, 2008
MIBEXPO RUSSIA ORGANIZER, EUROEXPO, JOINS ICCA
Leading exhibition and conference organizer in Russia, EUROEXPO, is proud to announce its recently approved ICCA Membership. With its head office in Moscow and the international office in Vienna, Euroexpo is well known as an organizer of over 12 international … May 28, 2008
New survey: Congresses generate almost 100 million euros in travel income
According to a new congress survey commissioned by Finland Convention Bureau (FCB), international association meetings held in Finland last year attracted a total of 60,790 delegates who stayed in the country for an average of 4.7 nights. Each congress … April 22, 2008
Focus on environmental responsibility within meetings industry
Finland Convention Bureau (FCB), which promotes Finland as a destination for meetings and corporate events, has carried out among its members the first survey of its kind in Finland into corporate social responsibility within the meetings industry. The … April 9, 2008New, expanded education programme at IMEX 2008
When IMEX opens on April 22nd in Frankfurt, the award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. With almost 60 different workshops, seminars and forums taking place over four days in English … March 26, 2008
International corporate events worth 125 million euros to Finland
According to new research commissioned by Finland Convention Bureau, the economic impact of international corporate events held in Finland in 2006 was worth over 125 million euros. The latest survey expands upon last year’s pilot study, which … February 29, 2008
Finland has joined the six original selected countries participating in the global meetings initiative
Finland has joined the six original selected countries participating in the global meetings initiative to help establish a framework for measuring the economic importance of the meetings industry worldwide. Australia, Austria, Canada, Mexico, South … February 12, 2008
IMEX Wild Card 2008 winners reflect new market growth
The continued rise of Eastern European destinations within the international meetings industry is confirmed once again today with the announcement that Torun (Poland) is among the winners of the 2008 IMEX Wild Card programme. A second, free exhibition … January 16, 2008
Industry leaders debate issues at AIME 2008
The Asia-Pacific’s premier meetings and incentive event will open on Tuesday 19 February in Melbourne, Australia with the AIME 2008 Business Events Forum, entitled ‘Do we have to stop meeting like this?’. Led by moderator Elizabeth Rich, Executive … December 13, 2007
Tophotelprojects.com: Over 50 New Conference Hotel Projects for MICE Market Germany
Six new meeting and business hotels scheduled for Berlin.In the internationally well-known trade fair metropolis of Dusseldorf recently opened one of the largest conference hotels in Germany: The Maritim hotel near the airport has 533 rooms and a conference … December 7, 2007
Tophotelprojects.com: Over 50 New Conference Hotel Projects for MICE Market Germany
Six new meeting and business hotels scheduled for Berlin. In the internationally well-known trade fair metropolis of Dusseldorf recently opened one of the largest conference hotels in Germany: The Maritim hotel near the airport has 533 rooms and a … December 7, 2007
EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London
Busiest and most creative show yet Visit London and its stand partners at EIBTM expect to receive over £10 million of enquiries following a highly successful and fruitful show in Barcelona. Barbara Jamison, Sales Manager, Europe at Visit London … December 5, 2007
MPI Announces Strategic Alliance with SAACI - Collaboration to Spur Creation of First African Chapter
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced a strategic alliance with SAACI to help create the MPI Southern Africa Chapter. This is the first chapter for MPI on the African continent and reinforces MPI’s commitment to its ambitious global … December 3, 2007
MPI Launches Inaugural Issue of The Meeting Professional European Digest
The Only Pan-European Magazine for the Meetings and Events Industry MPI (Meeting Professionals International) launched at EIBTM today The Meeting Professional European Digest, the organization’s latest communication channel for the meetings and events … December 3, 2007
MPI Announces Alliance with the Seoul Convention & Visitors Bureau to Create the MPI Korea Chapter
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced a strategic partnership with the Seoul Convention Bureau to create MPI Korea Chapter. The agreement will result in the formation of the first MPI Chapter in Asia, with a membership of 200 members … December 3, 2007
Mid year marks high point for IMEX
With five months to go before its 2008 Frankfurt show, award-winning global meetings and incentive travel exhibition, IMEX, has announced its largest ever exhibitor line-up. The trade show’s hallmark hosted buyer programme is also set for a sizeable … December 3, 2007
Warsaw congress set to drive new professional standards
The genial Polish capital, Warsaw, will become one of “New Europe’s” pivotal meeting places when it welcomes delegates for the 3rd General Assembly and Annual Congress of the European Federation of the Associations of PCOs from January 10 to 12, … November 23, 2007ICCA congress delegates and a small Thai orphanage
This October's ICCA Congress in Thailand saw the launch of the new I&MI Media Charity Golf Classic, a charity golf tournament that will be the regular focal point to encourage delegates to contribute directly towards a needy cause wherever the Congress … November 21, 2007Conference Ambassador Programme celebrates success
Marketing Manchester's newly launched Conference Ambassador Programme is celebrating its first conference win. Chris Harrison, one of the first Ambassadors to join the programme from the Christie Hospital in Manchester, has successfully attracted the … November 14, 2007
Dolce International enters Southeast meetings market with Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree
Refurbishment Plans Underway at the Premier Southeast Meeting Facility.Dolce International expands into the Southeast meetings market with the addition of Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree, in Peachtree City, Georgia, the 27th property in its portfolio of Hotel, … November 13, 2007
Events New South Wales a Welcome Boost for Business Events and the SCVB
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) today welcomed the appointment of a high-profile board to oversee the newly created Events New South Wales, paving the way for renewed energy in the Australian State’s events sector. SCVB Managing … November 12, 2007
MPI Partners with the European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM) to Conduct the First European Research on Procurement
he research paper to look at the buyer-supplier relationship ‘Meeting and Event Purchasing - An Analysis of Business Relationships in Europe’ The ground-breaking research initiated by MPI was conducted by The European Institute of Purchasing Management … November 1, 2007
New Conference Website for Manchester
Marketing Manchester has unveiled the latest weapon in its drive to attract more conferences to the city - a new look manchesterconferences.com The website is the result of extensive research into the changing demands of conference planners and represents … October 30, 2007
IMEX injects fresh format into new Association Day programme
IMEX has introduced several new and innovative meetings techniques into the programme for its next Association Day, announced today. With help from the World Café and Wiki Workshops, the Association Day (April 21st 2008), which provides a dedicated … October 26, 200712
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