Lisa Hopkins Named CINZ Chief Executive
Lisa Hopkins, who most recently served as BCD Meetings and Events’ vice president and managing director, APAC, has been appointed the new chief executive of Conventions and Incentives New Zealand.
Events Industry Forecast: Exhibitions Evolve, Grow
The global exhibitions industry is healthy, experts say, and shows little signs of slowing down in the future as new markets emerge and technology evolves.
Events Industry Forecast: Flight Shaming and Other Travel Trends
The travel industry faces major changes in the years to come, as more activists fight to lower carbon emissions by cutting airline travel while many millennials still desire travel experiences around the globe.
Events Industry Forecast: Disruption in Lodging
With home-sharing and new travel trends breathing down its neck, the lodging industry will have to continue adapting in surprising ways.
Quality and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
In Bangkok, Convene discovers that the magic of a meal at Michelin-star Bo.lan comes from the chef-owner team who have it made it their mission to cook Thai cuisine as it was intended — slowly and sustainably.
Paris, Costa Rica Are Top Destinations for Meetings, Incentives
San Diego, Nashville, and Singapore are trending for 2020 in Global DMC Partners' annual Global Destination Index, which presents the most popular meeting and incentive destinations for and identifies up-and-coming markets.
9 Food Trends of the Future
In advance of the Anuga food fair, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary this October in Cologne, Germany, and bring together more than 7,400 exhibitors, here are nine food trends of the future that will be on full display.
New Zealand is ‘Punching Above Its Weight’ as Conference Destination
More business events are taking place in New Zealand, which has seen a 33 percent increase in conferences it has hosted since 2013. And two new conference venues opening next year should further boost numbers.
Why Food Choices Matter at Events
With more attendees ‘tuned in’ to ethical and environmental food standards, planners and venues are stepping up sustainability efforts. Here’s how.
Case for Diversity in the Asian Workplace
QI Group Executive Chairman Vijay Eswaran says diversity is good for business, but Asian companies ‘have some catching up to do’ compared to their global counterparts. Here’s why he thinks catching up is crucial.
Attracting Millennials Is Key to Survival of Associations
ADFIAP Secretary General Octavio B. Peralta says attracting millennials and having a sound business strategy are key to an association’s survival. Here are tips on how to do that.
France’s New Goals? Liberty, Equality, Fraternity — and Sustainability
The nation has emerged as a world leader in promoting sustainable practices — and that includes events industry efforts.