The long road to Carbon Zero
Energy is a big challenge for venues wanting to become carbon zero, as they are dependent on a number of factors which are not necessarily...
An intellectual city needs a dedicated convention bureau
Limiting travel movements and striving for a car-free city are understandable goals. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, an incoming business group requires suitable...
Column AIPC: Inspired by David Byrne
Despite the age difference, my co-writer Dawn Lauder and I both love David Byrne and his capacity to transform something we know so well into...
What organisers can learn from hotel managers
A conference organiser and a hotel manager have much in common. Both have quite meticulous attention to detail. In this urge for perfection, there is...
Industry Advocacy: Lessons From the Front Line
The past year has generated a lot of industry advocacy activity around the world as different sectors, regions and individual destinations have continued in their...
How centres can help support event delivery in a crisis
Today, all eyes are focused on the trajectory of events and impacts associated with the COVID-19 outbreak and the devastating effects it has had on...
Are you 100 percent digital?
Can you still remember or imagine a world not being digital? I know it’s a matter of age, but I can remember the introduction of...
Are trade shows and conferences becoming a waste of time?
Are trade shows and conferences becoming a waste of time? There are over 1.8 million conferences, incentive events and other meetings in the US alone,...
Addressing the growing generation of millennial business travellers
By 2020, millennials will make up more than half of the global workforce and account for the largest segment of business travellers. Millennial travellers are...