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Inaugural IBTM Wired results reveal 3,200 meetings took place at hybrid event

9 August 2021 - 0

Reed Exhibitions (RX) has announced the results of its inaugural IBTM Wired event, which took place online from 28 June – 1 July with the aim of uniting hosted buyers and suppliers for four days of meetings, networking and tailored education sessions

ICCA partners with GDS to launch new Global Destination Sustainability Academy

8 June 2021 - 0

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has announced a new partnership with GDS, Global Destination Sustainability movement and the launch of a knowledge development initiative on sustainability.

Glasgow chosen as host city for 2023 International Play Association World Congress

8 June 2021 - 0

The International Play Association (IPA) has chosen Glasgow to host its 2023 World Congress, which will be held at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Hilton launches carbon neutral business meetings in the UK

3 June 2021 - 0

Global hospitality company Hilton has partnered with social enterprise South Pole to offset the carbon footprint of meetings and events across almost 30 properties in the UK

EVENTIT to return later this year at EICC

3 June 2021 - 0

EVENTIT, Scotland’s annual showcase for business event professionals, is set to return following a disruptive year in which Covid-19 forced the organisers to postpone the event twice

EICC secures major healthcare conference for 2023

3 June 2021 - 0

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has secured the 15th World Congress on Endometriosis (WCE2023, with the international healthcare conference set for the venue between 3-6 May 2023

5,000-cap Barcelona pilot show had no impact on Covid spread

28 April 2021 - 0

In news that bodes well for the UK Government's Events Research Programme, organisers have found there was “no sign” of increased Covid-19 infections following a pilot test event with 5,000 fans at a Love of Lesbian show at Barcelona’s Saint Jordi Arena (cap. 17,000), during which there was no requirement for social distancing.

Formula E and FIA reveal full calendar for Formula E World Championship

23 April 2021 - 0

Formula E and the FIA have today revealed the full calendar for the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, featuring a new race venue and updates to previously scheduled events.

MPI welcomes Nevada re-opening as it prepares for WEC Vegas and 1,500 attendees in-person in June

16 April 2021 - 0

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has said it anticipated the Nevada governor’s announcement for a full, 100% reopening of the state’s convention facilities from 1 June, and is ready to run its annual North American signature event in Las Vegas.

Barbados joins first 2021 ANTOR event to reconnect with the MICE Market

15 April 2021 - 0

ANTOR, the association of National Tourism Offices and Representatives in Britain, has announced that Barbados will be joining their featured destinations, Miami, Hungary, Slovenia and Taiwan at the first ANTOR Meets MICE 2021, a digital-only event taking place next Tuesday 20 April from 10am-2pm.