The UIA welcomes its newest Associate Member, the Destination DC.
UIA Newsroom
17th of July 2020
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UIA's Associations Round Table in Prague has been moved to 4-5 Feb 2021
UIA's Associations Round Table in Prague has been moved to 4-5 Feb 2021
8th of June 2020
9 June 2020
Union of International Associations (UIA) Round Table Asia-Pacific goes virtual – hosted and powered by Seoul Tourism Organization
UIA’s 8th Associations Round Table Asia-Pacific on 17 & 18 September 2020 will take place in a virtual meeting space set in Seoul
In its 14th year of organizing Round Tables for international associations, this will be the first time UIA will hold the event in a fully virtual format.
The programme of this UIA Associations Round Table will address topics of immediate interest and relevance for associations, such as working with remote teams, finding the ideal destination for an event, association business model innovation, mobilizing resources, achieving goals and finding partners. A keynote speech from the UIA President on the UN’s 75th Anniversary will also be part of the programme.
Registration for the Round Table will open in late June via the UIA website: https://uia.org/roundtable/2020/asiapacific
UIA’s 14th Associations Round Table Europe will be held in Prague on 12 & 13 November 2020
https://uia.org/roundtable/2020/europe
25th of May 2020
The UIA welcome's it's newest Associate Member, the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) .
14th of May 2020
The UIA welcome's it's newest Associate Member, the Daejeon International Marketing Enterprise (DIME) .
DIME is a city-government’s marketing institution created to invigorate the local economy and enhance the city identity.
23rd of April 2020
The Union of International Associations (UIA) has invited 25,000 international associations to participate in its 8th edition of the Survey on International Meetings Issues to uncover how they organize their meetings and conferences. The Report will be released on 12th November 2020 at the annual UIA Associate Members Meeting in Prague and be freely available to the public on the UIA’s website.
23rd of April 2020
UIA offers 30 and 90 Day access options to its associations database Yearbook of International Organizations Online.
10th of March 2020
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance from the World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technica...
29th of January 2020
The UIA welcome's it's newest Associate Member, the Davos Convention Bureau.
The Convention Bureau Davos (CB) represents and markets the Destination Davos Klosters international and national as meeting place for congresses, meetings, incentives and events.
17th of January 2020
The UIA welcome's it's newest Associate Member, the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF).
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21st of August 2023
A “Unique Venue” is a venue other than a convention center, hotel, or other conventional MICE venue that offers exclusive features and represents the city or country in which it is located. Event planners typically choose a venue based on the theme or purpose of the event, and many planners prefer Unique Venues over hotels and convention centers because they offer a special atmosphere and come with their own special stories.
18th of August 2023
Taipei welcomed over 4,000 financial and insurance elites and senior managers from more than 20 financial insurance companies in the Asia-Pacific region at the Nangang Exhibition Hall on August 16 for the "2023 International Dragon Award" - the highest honor one can receive in the world's Chinese financial and insurance industry.
16th of August 2023
In light of the changing conference landscape after the pandemic, there is a fascinating new trend emerging called 'Bleisure' (Business + Leisure). This trend sees participants extending their conference trips to indulge in leisure activities such as sightseeing, entertainment, or simply relaxing before and/or after the event. We are intrigued to know if this trend is also prevalent in the market of association conferences.
26th of July 2023
Goyang Destination Week is the first international conference that focuses on the destination marketing or business event industry within the Asia-Pacific region. The event is hosted by Goyang Special City and organized by Goyang CVB so as to make Goyang city as the leading destination.
14th of July 2023
The biggest and most successful FootGolf World Cup ended the evening of June 6 ceremoniously at Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs in Orlando, FL. Exhausted from nine days of world-class FootGolf on five challenging courses spread across Evermore Resort and Walt Disney World’s Palm Course, 972 athletes from 39 countries ate, drank, sang, and danced to celebrate the six countries which would carry World Cup trophies home: Individual Men - Hungary, Senior Men - Norway, Women – Slovakia.
12th of July 2023
At Conferli, our mission is to connect associations with the perfect destinations and venues for their upcoming conferences. We are dedicated to providing valuable insights and resources on how destinations can enhance the conference experience for associations, fostering meaningful discussions and creating lasting impacts. One powerful tool that can drive the sustainability of conferences and leave a positive legacy is the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
12th of July 2023
The newly coined word ”workation” (work + vacation) refers to working and enjoying downtime at a destination away from home and is a trend that is being adopted by more and more remote workers. Many employers are also using the workation trend as a strategy to increase the productivity and overall wellbeing of their employees. Countries around the world are following the trend, attracting workationers by issuing "digital nomad" visas or enacting other support measures.
5th of July 2023
A Associação Internacional de Ciências Sociais e Humanas em Língua Portuguesa (AILPcsh) e a Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV), universidade anfitriã, têm a satisfação em convidar a comunidade científica e a sociedade civil a participarem do XV Congresso Luso-Afro-Brasileiro de Ciências Sociais (CONLAB) e o IV Congresso da Associação Internacional de Ciências Sociais e Humanas de Língua Portuguesa (CONAILPcsh) a serem realizados no período de 26 a 28 de setembro de 2023 no Campus da UniCV, n
27th of June 2023
A series called 'My Globetrotter Book', by Marisha Wojciechowska, Canadian writer and UIA Active Member, features books on New York, Paris and Tokyo, among others, and would be an ideal way of introducing children from the age of six to the enjoyment of travelling. With activities, fascinating facts and plenty of puzzles and games, these books aim to inspire a love of exploration and a feeling for global understanding in the younger generation.
21st of June 2023
Key Works of International Silk Union 2022
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