Destination

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

ENIT – Italian National Tourist Board

Blog, Destination

Italy continues to show resilience, versatility and creativity, while notably rediscovering itself. A renewed ability to get involved with a propensity for modernisation and technological support. Italy is perceived as ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 30, 2020

Get back to business: here’s what our exhibitors are doing to support the industry

Blog, Destination, Europe, MICE Industry

This year has been very different from our normal routine and, as such, our exhibitors are offering new products and services to help you get back to business. Here’s a ... Read more

September 18, 2020October 29, 2020

More than a destination… Istanbul

Destination, Europe

As a destination that holds an 8500-year long history and exceptional hospitality in its heart, Istanbul is growing as a destination more than ever. This metropolis, with a population of ... Read more

July 13, 2020October 29, 2020

Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)

Destination, Europe, People In Industry

It feels like we have been living in a movie since March when the coronavirus was declared a pandemic and all of a sudden we found ourselves in a lockdown. ... Read more

June 15, 2020October 29, 2020

LONDON CALLING | IBTM Meets: Tracy Halliwell, MBE

Destination, IBTM Connect, People In Industry

How has the UK’s capital city become the home of technology events? Shane Hannam, Portfolio Director of IBTM Events, sat down with Tracy Halliwell, MBE, the Director of Tourism, Conventions ... Read more

April 8, 2020October 20, 2020

How to market your destination during a travel ban

Destination, IBTM Connect

Destinations and destination management companies, such as country convention bureaus and tourist boards, have been hit hard by the travel bans and government policies put in place to counteract the ... Read more

October 23, 2019October 20, 2020

The latest trends from the Asia Pacific region

Asia Pacific, Destination, IBTM Asia Pacific

The Asia Pacific region is one of the fastest developing regions in the world and its MICE market is no exception. In the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) 2018 ... Read more

August 29, 2018June 2, 2020

Small cities staking a claim to global events

Destination

A perfect storm is gathering in the business events and meetings industry, one that could change the industry forever – delegates want bigger experiences and clients want more for smaller ... Read more

January 5, 2018June 2, 2020

LGBT Tourism – More welcoming opportunities on the go

Destination

Hang Tran Minh (Ms) & Mayra Lopes, QUp World Inc. share their views on LGBT Tourism Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) tourism has gone from a niche business to ... Read more

February 8, 2017October 29, 2020

Meeting in the Middle East? Here’s what you need to know

Destination, People In Industry

Given the large expat business community in the Middle East, oftentimes meeting etiquette will be straightforward as you’ll be working with Westerners. However, for the occasions when you’re meeting with ... Read more