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Register Now: Explore How AI is Transforming Associations at SCIB’s Brussels Event

3rd July 2025

The Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau (SCIB), in collaboration with ESAE, is set to relaunch its annual networking event for association and corporate planners.

Hamburg Messe und Congress Delivers Record-Breaking 2024

2nd July 2025

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) reported a landmark year in 2024, achieving €140.2 million in turnover and delivering a net profit of €20.9 million.

Cairns to Host Helloworld Travel’s 2026 Owner Manager Conference

1st July 2025

Helloworld Travel (HLO) has confirmed that its 2026 Owner Manager Conference (OMC) will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre from 11 to 14 June, in collaboration with Tourism and Events Queensland.

Only 13% of Associations Feel Geopolitically Prepared, New White Paper Reveals

30th June 2025

A new white paper, jointly released by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and the European Society of Association Executives, reveals a sector grappling with transformation amidst escalating uncertainty.

Better Stands Framework Goes Global Under NZCE with IFES Support

24th June 2025

The Better Stands initiative, originally developed by Informa, has officially been opened to the global business events industry.

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Marks 20 Years of Milestones and Future Ambition

20th June 2025

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a festive gathering of clients, partners, and stakeholders, under the apt theme “Celebrating the Past 20. Shaping the Next 20.”

Glasgow to Host EAACI 2025, Europe’s Premier Allergy & Immunology Congress

19th June 2025

From 13–16 June, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) will host the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress 2025.

ESAE Welcomes New Board Members and Launches 2025–2028 Strategy

18th June 2025

At its General Assembly in Brussels, the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) welcomed four new Board members and endorsed a renewed strategic direction for 2025–2028.

Destinations Call for Change, But Subvention Funding Models Lag Behind

16th June 2025

A new global survey led by Conferli, in partnership with #MEET4IMPACT and the GDS-Movement, reveals a persistent disconnect between destinations’ sustainability ambitions and the reality of event funding.

Türkiye Unveils “MeetingInTurkiye” Platform

13th June 2025

Türkiye officially launched “MeetingInTurkiye,” a new digital gateway under the MeetTurkiye brand, designed to streamline access to the country’s premier offerings in the meetings market.

Cairns Convention Centre to Welcome Global Bat Research Community in 2025

12th June 2025

The Cairns Convention Centre will host the 20th International Bat Research Conference (IBRC) from 3–8 August 2025, attracting more than 400 researchers and conservationists to Tropical North Queensland.

New Qantas Route Boosts Global Access to Hobart

11th June 2025

Qantas has announced the launch of a new direct service connecting Perth and Hobart, further enhancing international access to Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Associations Warn Geopolitical Instability Now Core to Strategy

10th June 2025

A joint study by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and ESAE has found that 88% of associations anticipate geopolitical instability impacting operations, with 85% already affected.

Copenhagen Launches Enhanced Sustainability Guide for Greener Events

6th June 2025

Copenhagen Convention Bureau has released the third edition of its Sustainability Guide, reinforcing the Danish capital’s leadership in responsible business events.

Destinations Urged to Prepare for New EU Green Rules

5th June 2025

The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) unveiled a new white paper, A Destination’s Guide to the New EU Sustainability Regulations.

Gothenburg Set to Redefine Site Visits with Immersive Digital Platform

4th June 2025

Gothenburg is taking a decisive leap in reshaping the event planning process with an innovative digital site visit platform.