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Sydney Bets Big on Darling Harbour

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:00 +0000

Construction begins on Sydney's new $1 billion convention, exhibition, and entertainment center

ICCA Ranks More Meetings Than Ever; Copenhagen Is Big Mover

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000

No surprises at the top of the International Congress & Convention Association city and country rankings for association meetings held in 2012. The U.S. remains the top country; Vienna is still the top city. Elsewhere in the lists, Copenhagen moves up and China slips.

BestCities Update: 2013 Chair Hails from Singapore; Chicago Is Newest Member

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:39:00 +0000

News from a collection of convention and visitor bureaus worldwide.

On the Incentive Forefront

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:19:00 +0000

Planners and industry experts share their top picks among emerging destinations

These destinations—Dubai, the Basque Region of Spain, Panama, Prague, and Sicily—are finally ready for incentive groups.

Better Bidding

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:32:00 +0000

Does the industry need to curb unfair bidding in the international congress market?

Crisis or Not, Europe Is Hot

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0000

Financial and insurance companies, many of which spurned overseas meetings in the years after the mortgage crisis, now are booking incentive programs throughout Europe.

Thailand Draws Meetings, Aids Sustainability with a Million Baht Promotion

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0000

The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau has launched “Mega Events…Sustainable Challenge,” which offers large groups 1 million baht to hold a meeting in Thailand.

Incentives Off the Beaten Path in Argentina

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Try a gaucho-themed day trip to Estancia Villa Maria, an elegant countryside manor built around 1919 on 182 acres of parkland outside Buenos Aires.

Argentina: Arts, Tango, and Upscale Properties

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0000

Argentina offers vibrant cities and gracious estates along with sophisticated food and wine and a passion for the arts. Even well-traveled incentive attendees will find their experience here unique and memorable.

IMEX America: Perfect Storm of Event Success

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:43:00 +0000

The show launched with a major splash in 2011—this year will be even bigger.

A meeting and incentive community desperate to get back to business after years of recession is one reason for the smash success of the inaugural IMEX America last fall. This year, it'll be even bigger.