In 2023, the MICE city of Busan was able to attract and host various global MICE events, allowing it to grow into a world-renowned MICE destination. For example, the city secured the opportunity to host the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference 2025 and World Statistics Congress (WSC) 2027, and successfully hosted the 20th International Microscopy Congress (IMC20), in addition to a number of other major MICE events.
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A white paper by Adjunct Associate Professor, Deanna Varge, CEO anf Founder of Mayving Global.
The stability, viability and sources of revenue for Associations are under the microscope at boardroom tables across the globe. Diversifying revenue streams is critical for Associations seeking financial stability, sustained growth, managing the talent crunch, addressing flux in the marketplace, and the impact of increasing competition and digital transformation.
In adherence to the principle of "Communication & Cooperation, Development with Concerted Efforts", on November 15, during the "Silk in Lyon", at the invitation of UNITEX, the vice chairman unit of International Silk Union (ISU), “2023 ISU Members Assembly & International Forum on Sericulture Silk Industry Development Trend” was held in Lyon, France.
On November 15, during the "Silk in Lyon", the "International Forum on Sericulture Silk Industry Development Trend", organized by International Silk Union(ISU), Silky Cities, and Silk in Lyon, was successfully held in Lyon, France.
In order to investigate the current state of international silk industry development, strengthen exchange and interaction with silk organizations and enterprises in Southeast Asia, solicit opinions regarding the changing of ISU organization structure, and invite relevant entities to participate in the "2023 International Silk Union Members Assembly" scheduled to be held in Lyon, France, from July 30th to August 4th, 2023, a delegation led by Zhang Guoqiang, Chairman of ISU and Chairman of the
The BTO CVB has been especially busy this month in November, participating in various MICE events. US travel agencies specializing in incentive travel were invited for a fam tour and sales consultations were conducted through a Busan MICE roadshow in Taipei.
MAASTRICHT GOES GREEN
Watch how local entrepreneurs, together with the Mayor of Maastricht, step up to create meaningful change in the 'Maastricht Goes Green' documentary
The Maastricht Convention Bureau studied on which sustainability practices have been embraced by local entrepreneurs within the meeting industry in Maastricht. We found out which 4 Sustainable Developoment Goals are particularly relevant in Maastricht and we’d love to share our industry members' sustainable initiatives!
Local entrepreneurs like Château St. Gerlach, MECC Maastricht conference centre, Eden Hotels Maastricht and Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht engaged in this enlightening short video. They opened doors that normally remain closed and gave a glimpse behind the scenes, where it comes to local sourcing, waste management, energy reduction, decent work and community building.
Witness the best sustainable practices in action through this captivating documentary: https://youtu.be/LCDpJ-ffv20?si=fDtWqvWZXXF8JjKj
Since industrialization, many business sectors, including manufacturing and transportation, have contributed to the acceleration of global warming, and the MICE industry is no exception. Events such as exhibitions and conventions generate large amounts of waste, and carbon dioxide is emitted as visitors travel to event locations, further polluting the environment.
The 19th European Geriatric Medicine Society Annual Congress was organized in Helsinki, Finland in September 2023.
Timo Strandberg, Chair of the EuGMS 2023 Local Organizing Committee, shares his thoughts after the successful congress:
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