The nation has emerged as a world leader in promoting sustainable practices — and that includes events industry efforts.

The National League of Cities just released its State of the Cities report at its conference last week. Here’s how the business events industry intersects with the top issues U.S. mayors are addressing.

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Research shows Southeast Asians spend more time online than any other region, meaning social media influencers may be a key way to reach your audience.

The French capital is once again the world’s No. 1 city for international association meetings, with 2017’s opening of the Paris Convention Centre helping fuel the events surge.

A pioneering lab dedicated to biology and infection research has opened in Hamburg, strengthening cooperation between the German city’s universities and research institutions as well as cementing its reputation as a medical hub.

The nation will be back at IMEX as it works to bring in more global events — and forge closer ties to association leaders.

International think tank event will bring more than 300 key policymakers and stakeholders from 30 countries to “digital week” in Angers, a Loire Valley city that’s key to France’s tech push.

An understanding of differences in work culture plus a focus on flexibility and frugality are key to a successful pitch, business event strategists say.

Experts say focusing on a single thing boosts productivity. But that’s not easy.

Some global destinations — including the U.S. — have ‘massive’ amounts of hotel rooms in the pipeline. What does that mean for planners?

Iceland’s capital takes top honours in Eventex Awards’ ‘Best European Destination’ category.