ACC Liverpool Launches New Programme</h1> <article> <h1>ACC Liverpool Launches New Programme</h1> <p>Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:18:19 +0000</p> ACC Liverpool is launching a unique programme creating bespoke support for international conference and event organisers. Advantage by ACC Liverpool provides this support to organisers where they need it, pulling together the resources of the venue and the destination. 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Outstanding business results and cautious optimism for the future. These are the main themes emerging from the Meeting & EventBarometer 2013, the definitive study on the meetings market in Germany. According to the study, 362 million participants attended meetings and events in Germany last year, 7.2 per cent more than [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/17/brand-new-meetings-industry-survey-reveals-close-to-one-million-foreign-delegates-visit-denmark/' rel='bookmark' title='Brand new Meetings Industry Survey reveals close to one million foreign delegates visit Denmark'>Brand new Meetings Industry Survey reveals close to one million foreign delegates visit Denmark</a> <small>To co-inside with VisitDenmark’s brand new branding platform “Come and...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/08/01/keeping-healthy-is-increasingly-important-when-on-holiday/' rel='bookmark' title='Keeping healthy is increasingly important when on holiday'>Keeping healthy is increasingly important when on holiday</a> <small>Health vacations are becoming more and more popular with German...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/04/18/hearing-before-the-tourism-committee-of-the-german-parliament-on-the-situation-and-future-of-the-meetings-industry/' rel='bookmark' title='Hearing before the tourism committee of the German parliament on the situation and future of the meetings industry'>Hearing before the tourism committee of the German parliament on the situation and future of the meetings industry</a> <small>Frankfurt/Main, 18 April 2011. In a hearing before the tourism...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Singapore is also Asia’s Top Convention City for the 11th straight year</h1> <p>Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:03 +0000</p> Singapore, May 20, 2013 – Singapore has emerged as the only Asian city in the Top Ten Convention Cities in the world alongside Vienna, Madrid, Paris, Berlin and Barcelona, according to the latest Global Rankings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). 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Around 180 Hosted Buyers and media representing 25 countries in addition to Australia participated in one of 13 pre-touring [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/02/26/aime-2013-melbourne-pre-tours/' rel='bookmark' title='AIME 2013 Melbourne pre-tours'>AIME 2013 Melbourne pre-tours</a> <small>Almost 250 hosted buyers and media were treated to a...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/11/05/aime-announces-new-pre-touring-itineraries-for-2013/' rel='bookmark' title='AIME announces new pre touring itineraries for 2013'>AIME announces new pre touring itineraries for 2013</a> <small>05 November 2012: From the world-famous Twelve Apostles to the luxurious...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2010/10/05/new-pre-touring-options-for-aime-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='NEW Pre Touring options for AIME 2011!'>NEW Pre Touring options for AIME 2011!</a> <small>Reed Travel Exhibitions and the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>GBTA Announces Opening Keynote Speaker at GBTA Europe Conference 2013 in Prague</h1> <p>Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:11 +0000</p> London - The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced Futurist, Author and CEO of The Futures Agency, Gerd Leonhard as the opening Keynote Speaker for the GBTA Europe Conference 2013, being held in Prague, Czech Republic on 23rd-25th September 2013. 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Their lead-time for this meeting is 14 days; as they organize over 7,000 general practitioners for a day meeting at Odense Congress Center on 28th of May 2013. ICS is coordinating and liaising all [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/01/16/dissecting-meeting-planners-and-superbrainstorming-at-fresh-2013-in-denmark/' rel='bookmark' title='Dissecting meeting planners and superbrainstorming at FRESH 2013 in Denmark'>Dissecting meeting planners and superbrainstorming at FRESH 2013 in Denmark</a> <small>For the 2nd consecutive year the FRESH Conference took place...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/10/09/ics-international-conference-services-celebrates-25th-anniversary/' rel='bookmark' title='ICS – International Conference Services celebrates 25th anniversary'>ICS – International Conference Services celebrates 25th anniversary</a> <small>On October 3rd the Danish Congress Organizer and Destination Management...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/05/27/astrazeneca-no-more-free-trips-for-doctors/' rel='bookmark' title='AstraZeneca: No More Free Trips for Doctors'>AstraZeneca: No More Free Trips for Doctors</a> <small>In an industry first, AstraZeneca will no longer pay for doctors...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Signs of continued growth at Ukraine’s International Travel & Tourism Exhibition</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:07 +0000</p> Ukraine’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (UITT) confirmed its status as a must-attend trade event. Held at the end of March, 724 exhibitors promoted their destinations to over 22,000 visitors from Ukraine and its surrounding regions. The 19th edition of the show exceeded expectations, as this year, 60 destinations were represented- a 20% increase from 2012. 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Business Events Sydney (BESydney) in conjunction with the ICC Sydney operators, AEG Ogden, have moved quickly to position the venue and the city itself [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/05/06/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-cuts-the-cake-to-celebrate-25-years/' rel='bookmark' title='Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Cuts the Cake to Celebrate 25 Years'>Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Cuts the Cake to Celebrate 25 Years</a> <small>The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/18/2014-rotary-international-convention-will-remain-in-sydney/' rel='bookmark' title='2014 Rotary International Convention Will Remain in Sydney'>2014 Rotary International Convention Will Remain in Sydney</a> <small>Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/03/12/oman-convention-exhibition-centre-to-debut-at-gibtm-2012/' rel='bookmark' title='OMAN CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE TO DEBUT AT GIBTM 2012'>OMAN CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE TO DEBUT AT GIBTM 2012</a> <small>The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre will make its debut...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>London racecourses confirm line-up for this summer’s live music events</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:01:53 +0000</p> London’s three Jockey Club Venues, Sandown Park, Epsom Downs and Kempton Park Racecourses, have confirmed their racing and live music line-ups for the summer of 2013. 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The addition of Neil Bradley as international sales manager, Jordanna Carroll as research assistant and Ajay Shah as bidding co-ordinator is part of a restructure of the team [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/04/13/new-business-development-manager-for-bt-convention-centre-liverpool/' rel='bookmark' title='New Business Development Manager for BT Convention Centre Liverpool'>New Business Development Manager for BT Convention Centre Liverpool</a> <small>The sales team at the BT Convention Centre, part of...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2010/12/15/acc-liverpool-boosts-its-sales-force-with-the-addition-of-two-new-members/' rel='bookmark' title='ACC Liverpool boosts its sales force with the addition of two new members'>ACC Liverpool boosts its sales force with the addition of two new members</a> <small>ACC Liverpool has appointed two new employees to its award...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2010/11/30/bt-convention-centre-liverpool-scoops-best-%e2%80%98venue-event-team%e2%80%99-at-the-eventia-awards/' rel='bookmark' title='BT Convention Centre Liverpool scoops best ‘venue event team’ at the Eventia Awards'>BT Convention Centre Liverpool scoops best ‘venue event team’ at the Eventia Awards</a> <small>BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, has rounded off...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>ABPCO plans first TechNOphobia event in Scotland</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:49:31 +0000</p> ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, today announces plans to host its first TechNOphobia event to be held in Scotland on June 19th at the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh entitled ‘Social Media – Building a strategy to engage your audience’. 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The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas in San Jose, Costa Rica._ “We are very happy to welcome Trinidad and [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/12/13/unwto-welcomes-the-worlds-one-billionth-tourist/' rel='bookmark' title='UNWTO welcomes the world’s one-billionth tourist'>UNWTO welcomes the world’s one-billionth tourist</a> <small>A British tourist visiting Madrid, Spain on 13 December has...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/07/04/unwto-welcomes-new-egyptian-presidents-support-for-tourism/' rel='bookmark' title='UNWTO welcomes new Egyptian President’s support for tourism'>UNWTO welcomes new Egyptian President’s support for tourism</a> <small>UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has congratulated Mr. Muhammad Morsi on...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/03/28/unwto-asia-and-pacific-members-express-support-for-japan-and-its-tourism-sector/' rel='bookmark' title='UNWTO Asia and Pacific members express support for Japan and its tourism sector'>UNWTO Asia and Pacific members express support for Japan and its tourism sector</a> <small>The UNWTO Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific has...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Routes Europe Hands over to Marseille for 2014</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:16 +0000</p> After a successful Routes Europe event in Budapest, which with 1,100 delegates was the largest regional route development event ever, Budapest Airport officially handed over to Marseille-Provence Airport, the host of the 2014 event. Speaking at the 8th Routes Europe event which has been taking place 12-14 May in Budapest, Pierre Régis, Managing Director of Marseille Provence [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/18/a-new-convention-center-in-marseille/' rel='bookmark' title='A new Convention Center in Marseille'>A new Convention Center in Marseille</a> <small>The Palais du Pharo has just been refurbished in a...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/09/routes-europe-2013-syma-events-center-budapest/' rel='bookmark' title='Routes Europe 2013 – Syma Events Center, Budapest'>Routes Europe 2013 – Syma Events Center, Budapest</a> <small>Routes Europe, the region’s most important annual route development forum of...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/01/25/routes-europe-2012-wins-conference-of-the-year/' rel='bookmark' title='Routes Europe 2012 Wins Conference of the Year'>Routes Europe 2012 Wins Conference of the Year</a> <small>Erik Sakkov and the team from Tallinn Airport collect prestigious...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Two notable congresses acquired for Vienna in 2016</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:26:38 +0000</p> The European Renal Association and the European College of Sport Science will both hold their annual congresses in Vienna in 2016. Right from the start, the Vienna Convention Bureau of the Vienna Tourist Board and the Austria Center – which will be the venue for both events – were actively involved in the competition for [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/16/vienna-city-honors-congress-organizers/' rel='bookmark' title='Vienna City Honors Organizers'>Vienna City Honors Organizers</a> <small>Congress organizers who brought international congresses to Vienna last year...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/16/vienna-number-one-world-wide-in-congresses/' rel='bookmark' title='Vienna Number One World-wide in Congresses'>Vienna Number One World-wide in Congresses</a> <small>For the seventh time in succession, Vienna has topped the...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/11/03/science-first-at-the-hofburg-vienna/' rel='bookmark' title='Science first at the HOFBURG Vienna'>Science first at the HOFBURG Vienna</a> <small>Four new fixed congress bookings for 2012 The HOFBURG Vienna...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>PATA Makes Changes to Focus on HCD and CSR</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:24:10 +0000</p> The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association’s increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Effective immediately, former Communications Manager, Parita Niemwongse, will take up the role of Manager-Human Capital Development Projects and Awards. Halona Padiachy has been appointed Manager-Communications. Ms [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/25/pata-china-responsible-tourism-awards-announced/' rel='bookmark' title='PATA China Responsible Tourism Awards Announced'>PATA China Responsible Tourism Awards Announced</a> <small>April 24, Bangkok: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/02/27/pata-gold-awards-2013-now-open-for-submissions/' rel='bookmark' title='PATA Gold Awards 2013 Now Open for Submissions'>PATA Gold Awards 2013 Now Open for Submissions</a> <small>February 26, 2013, Bangkok: Travel industry organisations and individuals who...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/02/15/travelindex-becomes-pata-preferred-partner/' rel='bookmark' title='Travelindex Becomes PATA Preferred Partner'>Travelindex Becomes PATA Preferred Partner</a> <small>February 15, 2013, Bangkok: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Australia…land of opportunity?</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:21:22 +0000</p> Are we really the lucky country? Last night leading business people David Hutton, (Lend Lease), Greg Hywood (Fairfax Media Limited) and Alex Malley (CPA Australia), shared insights and a few home truths about opportunity in Australia – Do we take it for granted? Is it a blessing or a curse? – at Business Events Sydney’s [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/01/30/australia-day-honours-for-club-melbourne-ambassadors/' rel='bookmark' title='Australia Day honours for Club Melbourne Ambassadors'>Australia Day honours for Club Melbourne Ambassadors</a> <small>The significant scientific and medical contributions of two Club Melbourne...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/09/18/tourism-australia-campaign-awarded-australias-favourite-tv-ad/' rel='bookmark' title='Tourism Australia campaign awarded “Australia’s Favourite TV Ad”'>Tourism Australia campaign awarded “Australia’s Favourite TV Ad”</a> <small>Tourism Australia’s latest broadcast ad has been voted “Australia’s Favourite...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/15/inaugural-patron-of-besydneys-ambassador-program/' rel='bookmark' title='Inaugural Patron of BeSydney’s Ambassador Program'>Inaugural Patron of BeSydney’s Ambassador Program</a> <small>Acting Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:11 +0000</p> The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile. A dozen senior executives spent more than three hours discussing mobile at an invitation-only [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/29/internal-relations-emerges-as-key-challenge-facing-in-house-pcos-at-abpco-round-table/' rel='bookmark' title='Internal relations emerges as key challenge facing in-house PCOs at ABPCO round table'>Internal relations emerges as key challenge facing in-house PCOs at ABPCO round table</a> <small>Making a business case internally for event resources and cross...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/12/17/eu5-smartphone-penetration-reaches-55-percent-in-october-2012/' rel='bookmark' title='EU5 Smartphone Penetration Reaches 55 Percent in October 2012'>EU5 Smartphone Penetration Reaches 55 Percent in October 2012</a> <small>Apple Leads UK Smartphone Manufacturer Market, While Android Strengthens Position...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/09/03/nearly-2-in-5-smartphone-users-accessed-travel-content-from-their-device-in-july/' rel='bookmark' title='Nearly 2 in 5 Smartphone Users Accessed Travel Content from their Device in July'>Nearly 2 in 5 Smartphone Users Accessed Travel Content from their Device in July</a> <small>Expedia Leads OTAs with Largest Smartphone Audience, while Southwest Ranks...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Two New Members Bring JMIC Membership to Fifteen International Associations</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:54:40 +0000</p> Philippe Fournier, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that ASAE and the Centre for Association Leadership and IFES, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, have now joined the Council, taking its membership to fifteen major international industry organizations. “The addition of these two international organizations to our Council further strengthens [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/10/iaee-raises-jmic-membership-to-14-international-associations/' rel='bookmark' title='IAEE Raises JMIC Membership to 14 International Associations'>IAEE Raises JMIC Membership to 14 International Associations</a> <small>Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) President Philippe Fournier today announced...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/06/05/2011-jmic-unity-award-goes-to-luc-maene/' rel='bookmark' title='2011 JMIC Unity Award Goes to Luc Maene'>2011 JMIC Unity Award Goes to Luc Maene</a> <small>Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) President Leigh Harry has announced...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/04/03/aacvb-takes-jmic-membership-to-thirteen-international-associations/' rel='bookmark' title='AACVB Takes JMIC Membership to Thirteen International Associations'>AACVB Takes JMIC Membership to Thirteen International Associations</a> <small>Leigh Harry, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC)...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Service excellence delivers 9% growth for Zibrant</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:51:53 +0000</p> Zibrant has announced a 9% increase in operating profit as a result of significant new business wins, coupled with IT and infrastructure improvements and investment. Operating profit (profit before amortisation of the Goldserve acquisition) was £1,036k in 2012 compared to £952k for 2011. Gross profit decreased by 11% to £9.3m in 2012 but overheads were [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/03/08/zibrant-sets-the-standard-for-gender-equality-in-the-workplace/' rel='bookmark' title='Zibrant sets the standard for gender equality in the workplace'>Zibrant sets the standard for gender equality in the workplace</a> <small>Global venue finding and events agency Zibrant is affirming its...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/02/17/ricoh-womens-british-open-delivers-4-72m-for-scotland/' rel='bookmark' title='RICOH Women’s British Open delivers £4.72m for Scotland'>RICOH Women’s British Open delivers £4.72m for Scotland</a> <small>Economic impact for 2011 event announced The 2011 Ricoh Women’s...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/09/19/new-kuoni-group-structure-to-further-drive-growth-as-a-global-diversified-travel-company/' rel='bookmark' title='New Kuoni group structure to further drive growth as a global diversified travel company'>New Kuoni group structure to further drive growth as a global diversified travel company</a> <small>Following its acquisition of online travel services provider GTA in...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:49:51 +0000</p> With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market. For the first time ever, more than 11,150 regularly occurring association events which rotate between at least three countries were identified by ICCA members and ICCA’s in-house research [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/03/14/icca-optimistic-on-continued-growth-of-international-association-meetings-market-in-the-middle-east/' rel='bookmark' title='ICCA optimistic on continued growth of international association meetings market in the Middle East'>ICCA optimistic on continued growth of international association meetings market in the Middle East</a> <small>Opening of new ICCA Middle East Regional Office recognises development...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/16/icca-2011-statistics-international-association-sector-is-resilient-and-showing-healthy-growth/' rel='bookmark' title='ICCA 2011 statistics: international association sector is resilient and showing healthy growth'>ICCA 2011 statistics: international association sector is resilient and showing healthy growth</a> <small>With the release of the 2011 Top 20 Rankings for...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/06/15/icca-us-cities-have-enormous-growth-potential-in-international-association-meetings-market/' rel='bookmark' title='ICCA: US cities have enormous growth potential in international association meetings market'>ICCA: US cities have enormous growth potential in international association meetings market</a> <small>The U.S.A. is the number one country measured by number...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Berlin is 3rd most popular convention destination in the world</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:43:45 +0000</p> Berlin has moved into the top three international conference destinations, as shown by the latest statistics from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA). Having hosted 172 events held by international associations in the past year, the German capital moved up one position to become the third most popular city for conferences and conventions in [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/06/eular-18000-congress-participants-come-to-berlin/' rel='bookmark' title='EULAR: 18,000 congress participants come to Berlin'>EULAR: 18,000 congress participants come to Berlin</a> <small>Highlight in the Berlin convention calendar / The largest rheumatism...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/03/icca-2011-berlin-among-top-four-destinations/' rel='bookmark' title='ICCA 2011: Berlin among top four destinations'>ICCA 2011: Berlin among top four destinations</a> <small>German capital maintains its position in leading group / Number...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/07/06/convention-industry-%e2%80%93-berlin%e2%80%99s-hidden-champion/' rel='bookmark' title='Convention Industry – Berlin’s hidden champion'>Convention Industry – Berlin’s hidden champion</a> <small>Doubling in the number of participants and room nights in...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Germany ranked as leading European conference destination: 2nd place worldwide</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:40:51 +0000</p> Germany has once again been confirmed as a top conference and meeting destination. For the ninth consecutive year, the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) has ranked Germany as the leading European conference location for international associations. At the same time, Germany has also maintained its outstanding second place globally, behind only the USA. The [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/09/27/germany-exhibits-at-imex-america-2012-to-showcase-meetings-made-in-germany/' rel='bookmark' title='Germany Exhibits at IMEX America 2012 to Showcase “Meetings Made in Germany”'>Germany Exhibits at IMEX America 2012 to Showcase “Meetings Made in Germany”</a> <small>Booth #424 features more than 36 co-exhibitors; Press conference slated...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/10/germany-number-two-worldwide-as-a-convention-destination/' rel='bookmark' title='Germany number two worldwide as a convention destination'>Germany number two worldwide as a convention destination</a> <small>Frankfurt/Main, 10 May 2012. Germany has again defended its position as one...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/03/14/germany-was-2010s-superstar-destination/' rel='bookmark' title='Germany was 2010′s superstar destination'>Germany was 2010′s superstar destination</a> <small>The positive effect of Germany’s hosting of the World Cup...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Edinburgh strengthens status as world conference destination</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:33:23 +0000</p> Figures released Monday 13th May, by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have revealed that Edinburgh has once again strengthened its position as one of the world’s most successful conference destinations. Scotland’s Capital outperformed other leading international destinations including Shanghai, Geneva and Toronto to take 33rd position in the world rankings league – one of [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/22/marketing-edinburgh-welcomes-conference-ambassadors-group-to-city/' rel='bookmark' title='Marketing Edinburgh welcomes Conference Ambassadors group to City'>Marketing Edinburgh welcomes Conference Ambassadors group to City</a> <small>Edinburgh last week (Thursday 18th April) welcomed 27 leaders of Ambassador programmes...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/10/germany-number-two-worldwide-as-a-convention-destination/' rel='bookmark' title='Germany number two worldwide as a convention destination'>Germany number two worldwide as a convention destination</a> <small>Frankfurt/Main, 10 May 2012. Germany has again defended its position as one...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/03/29/edinburgh-receives-8m-to-11m-to-become-super-connected-city/' rel='bookmark' title='Edinburgh receives £8m to £11m to become super connected city'>Edinburgh receives £8m to £11m to become super connected city</a> <small>More than 90% of Edinburgh residents and businesses will have...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Copenhagen world’s 8th most popular congress city</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:26:58 +0000</p> With a total of 137 international congresses held in 2012, Copenhagen has consolidated its position as one of the world’s most appealing congress cities. And that success looks set to continue: the city has never had so many congresses on its order books. According to the latest report from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Copenhagen [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/07/13/shanghai-earns-a-top-24-finish-on-the-city-rankings-of-icca/' rel='bookmark' title='Shanghai Earns a Top 24 Finish on the City Rankings of ICCA'>Shanghai Earns a Top 24 Finish on the City Rankings of ICCA</a> <small>According to the country and city rankings report on the...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/06/eular-18000-congress-participants-come-to-berlin/' rel='bookmark' title='EULAR: 18,000 congress participants come to Berlin'>EULAR: 18,000 congress participants come to Berlin</a> <small>Highlight in the Berlin convention calendar / The largest rheumatism...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/04/20/ewea-underlines-copenhagens-leading-position-for-sustainable-events/' rel='bookmark' title='EWEA underlines Copenhagen’s leading position for sustainable events'>EWEA underlines Copenhagen’s leading position for sustainable events</a> <small>More than 10,250 delegates, 500 leading exhibitors, 400 presenters and...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Kyoto’s Minamiza opens for MICE business seeking an authentic cultural experience</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:21:11 +0000</p> One of Kyoto’s earliest kabuki theatres is opening its doors to meetings, incentive travel and event organisers. Minamiza was one of seven kabuki playhouses permitted by the Governor-General of Kyoto In the early Edo period (1600-1868). Kabuki is one of Japan’s most internationally famous forms of theatre. Developed in Kyoto in the 17th century it [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/15/kyoto-bring-business-success-aibtm/' rel='bookmark' title='Kyoto to bring business success to AIBTM'>Kyoto to bring business success to AIBTM</a> <small>The first 20 visitors to Kyoto Convention Bureau’s stand at...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/15/kyoto-convention-bureau-11-increase-membership/' rel='bookmark' title='Kyoto Convention Bureau: 11% increase in membership'>Kyoto Convention Bureau: 11% increase in membership</a> <small>Kyoto Convention Bureau sees significant increase in membership as incoming...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/04/25/kyoto-cultural-grant-scheme-for-cultural-meeting-content-hailed-a-success/' rel='bookmark' title='Kyoto cultural grant scheme for cultural meeting content hailed a success'>Kyoto cultural grant scheme for cultural meeting content hailed a success</a> <small>Kyoto Convention Bureau hopes scheme will benefit more meetings in...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Record £5.3b spent by APMEA countries in 2012 representing 28% of UK’s inbound tourism revenue</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:18:33 +0000</p> VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings. The event offers British tourism businesses a crucial route to market and a unique opportunity to further boost the 4.2 [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/05/14/destination-britain-ireland-opens-in-bangkok/' rel='bookmark' title='Destination Britain & Ireland Opens in Bangkok'>Destination Britain & Ireland Opens in Bangkok</a> <small>VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, launched its flagship business-to-business travel...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/11/11/record-holiday-visits-for-september-as-tourism-continues-to-climb/' rel='bookmark' title='RECORD HOLIDAY VISITS FOR SEPTEMBER AS TOURISM CONTINUES TO CLIMB'>RECORD HOLIDAY VISITS FOR SEPTEMBER AS TOURISM CONTINUES TO CLIMB</a> <small>International visitor numbers and spending in the UK have risen...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/07/15/inbound-tourism-figures-up-over-royal-wedding-period/' rel='bookmark' title='INBOUND TOURISM FIGURES UP OVER ROYAL WEDDING PERIOD'>INBOUND TOURISM FIGURES UP OVER ROYAL WEDDING PERIOD</a> <small>VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has today (Thursday) reported an...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Lime Venue Portfolio research highlights importance of social impact of events</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:46 +0000</p> 93% of event organisers would consider the CSR benefits of a venue ‘important’ or ‘sometimes important’ when considering the location for a meeting or event, according to research carried out by Lime Venue Portfolio. Representing a diverse collection of unusual sporting and cultural venues across the UK and Ireland, the study was conducted at Lime [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/01/16/lime-venue-portfolio-reduces-the-guilt-for-event-bookers-in-2013/' rel='bookmark' title='Lime Venue Portfolio reduces the guilt for event bookers in 2013'>Lime Venue Portfolio reduces the guilt for event bookers in 2013</a> <small>Lime Venue Portfolio has launched plans to boost the CSR...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/06/11/london-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-joins-lime-venue-portfolio/' rel='bookmark' title='London Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins Lime Venue Portfolio'>London Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins Lime Venue Portfolio</a> <small>Lime Venue Portfolio, the UK’s largest collection of unique, unusual...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/11/04/lime-venue-portfolio-appoints-central-sales-revenue-support-manager/' rel='bookmark' title='Lime Venue Portfolio appoints Central Sales & Revenue Support Manager'>Lime Venue Portfolio appoints Central Sales & Revenue Support Manager</a> <small>Julie Coates-Walker joins 100 strong collection of unique venues Julie...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>London rises up in world’s business tourism rankings</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:12:13 +0000</p> New figures published today by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) shows that London has continued its ascent of world rankings as a major centre for business tourism. Last year, in addition to hosting the Olympics and Paralympic Games, London hosted a record number of global business events which has now elevated the city’s [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/12/27/london-to-host-first-world-islamic-economic-forum-outside-asia/' rel='bookmark' title='London to host first World Islamic Economic Forum outside Asia'>London to host first World Islamic Economic Forum outside Asia</a> <small>The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and his promotional organisation...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/08/12/london-to-be-2014-easl-venue/' rel='bookmark' title='London to be 2014 EASL venue'>London to be 2014 EASL venue</a> <small>London underlined its position as one of the world’s leading...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/06/16/icc-excel-london-marks-first-year-anniversary/' rel='bookmark' title='ICC ExCeL London Marks First Year Anniversary'>ICC ExCeL London Marks First Year Anniversary</a> <small>Marking its first anniversary this month, the international conference centre...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>World Travel Awards winners triumph in the Maldives</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:04:02 +0000</p> Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/05/06/world-travel-awards-sparkles-with-winners-at-middle-east-ceremony/' rel='bookmark' title='World Travel Awards sparkles with winners at Middle East Ceremony'>World Travel Awards sparkles with winners at Middle East Ceremony</a> <small> Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/04/02/world-travel-awards-final-call-for-indian-ocean-votes/' rel='bookmark' title='World Travel Awards – Final call for Indian Ocean votes'>World Travel Awards – Final call for Indian Ocean votes</a> <small>World Travel Awards (WTA), ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’,...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2010/07/08/mauritius-seychelles-and-maldives-hit-awards-jackpot/' rel='bookmark' title='MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES AND MALDIVES HIT AWARDS JACKPOT'>MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES AND MALDIVES HIT AWARDS JACKPOT</a> <small>Mauritius, Seychelles and the Maldives scooped the majority of key...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Dubai Convention & Events Bureau appoints Hills Balfour</h1> <p>Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:57:25 +0000</p> The Dubai Convention & Events Bureau (DCEB) has hired UK representation agency Hills Balfour to develop its Europe-wide sales and marketing activity and attract further MICE and association business to Dubai. Activity will be led by senior MICE account manager Maris Kuklis, who comments “Dubai is one of the world’s pre-eminent business tourism destinations with [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/01/07/hans-lafeber-joins-team-maastricht-convention-bureau/' rel='bookmark' title='Hans Lafeber joins team Maastricht Convention Bureau'>Hans Lafeber joins team Maastricht Convention Bureau</a> <small>On January 7th, Hans Lafeber joined the team of the...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/08/29/dubai-convention-bureau-consolidates-dubais-role-as-leading-mice-destination/' rel='bookmark' title='Dubai Convention Bureau consolidates Dubai’s role as leading MICE destination'>Dubai Convention Bureau consolidates Dubai’s role as leading MICE destination</a> <small>The Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB), a division of the Department...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/01/19/the-hague-visitors-convention-bureau-nominated-for-best-overseas-convention-bureau/' rel='bookmark' title='The Hague Visitors & Convention Bureau nominated for ‘Best Overseas Convention Bureau’'>The Hague Visitors & Convention Bureau nominated for ‘Best Overseas Convention Bureau’</a> <small>Meeting industry clients to determine award winner The Hague, January...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>How To Make Meetings More Productive</h1> <p>Editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:22:20 +0000</p> Convene offers three NYC meeting rooms Meetings are an essential part of getting things done in business. From large multinationals to ultra-small businesses, the head-to-head environment is invaluable for shaping strategy and discussing tactics. While meetings are a non-negotiable must for many organizations, they can be costly occasions for small businesses in particular. Lost work-hours [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/07/16/vilnius-launches-major-new-meetings-event-for-the-baltic-sea-region/' rel='bookmark' title='“Vilnius launches major new meetings event for the Baltic Sea Region”'>“Vilnius launches major new meetings event for the Baltic Sea Region”</a> <small>Aiming to accelerate the meetings industry business development in Lithuania...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/10/12/the-westin-dragonara-resort-announced-europes-leading-meetings-and-conference-resort-during-the-2011-world-travel-awards/' rel='bookmark' title='The Westin Dragonara Resort announced Europe’s Leading Meetings and Conference Resort during The 2011 World Travel Awards'>The Westin Dragonara Resort announced Europe’s Leading Meetings and Conference Resort during The 2011 World Travel Awards</a> <small>The Westin Dragonara Resort awarded Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/04/25/meditation-improves-meetings-by-12-5/' rel='bookmark' title='Meditation improves meetings by 12.5 %'>Meditation improves meetings by 12.5 %</a> <small>Imagine if every meeting in the world was 12.5% more...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins Record Five National MEA Awards</h1> <p>Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:34:30 +0000</p> The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has won a record five categories at the prestigious National Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Awards. Reflecting its professionalism across a wide range of areas, the Centre was awarded the top accolades for In-House AV Services, Banquet and Catering and Education. The Centre’s Senior Event Manager Emma Rutledge also [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/05/06/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-cuts-the-cake-to-celebrate-25-years/' rel='bookmark' title='Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Cuts the Cake to Celebrate 25 Years'>Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Cuts the Cake to Celebrate 25 Years</a> <small>The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2012/02/20/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-takes-traffic-management-online/' rel='bookmark' title='Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Takes Traffic Management Online'>Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Takes Traffic Management Online</a> <small>In a first for the Australian events industry, the Sydney...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2011/11/10/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-rolls-out-the-red-carpet/' rel='bookmark' title='Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Rolls Out the Red Carpet'>Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Rolls Out the Red Carpet</a> <small>The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre rolled out the red...</small></li> </ol> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Dubai Airports to Upgrade Runways in 2014</h1> <p>Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:22:59 +0000</p> Reduced flight schedules to safeguard service levels Dubai, UAE – May 9, 2013 – Dubai Airports today announced that it will conduct an extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International (DXB) during an 80 day period commencing May 1, 2014. 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Motivating factors for selecting Copenhagen was a strong and unified partnership behind the Danish bid as well as Denmark’s pioneering position within offshore wind. 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Strawberry Energy provides and promotes INNOVATIVE and GREEN SOLUTION for VENUES, FAIRS and EVENTS. 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The appointment complements the company’s management board. In addition to CEO Hartmut Mehdorn, the management board now consists of CFO Heike Fölster and Chief Operating Officer Horst Amann. The newly appointed [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href='http://www.xeniosworld.com/2013/03/10/hartmut-mehdorn-appointed-ceo-of-berlin-brandenburg-airport/' rel='bookmark' title='Hartmut Mehdorn appointed CEO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport'>Hartmut Mehdorn appointed CEO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport</a> <small>An important decision was taken at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. 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