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In pictures: CMW launches Lunch Club in London

CMW  held its inaugural Lunch Club get-together at London’s Clermont Hotel, 29 January – a chance to hear all about key destinations’ trends, challenges, and projects in a relaxed setting. London-based representatives met with the CMW  team and discussed a range of issues, offering insights which, we hope, will inform many of our future features. With thanks to our venue, The Clermont and sponsor ...

In pictures: IBTM World kicks off in Barcelona

IBTM World 2023 is taking place at Fira Barcelona, 28-30 November. As a gathering of international professionals across the MICE industry, over 15,000+ visitors are expected to meet, network, and connect with over 3000+ destinations and suppliers over the three days. With Day Two now in full swing, CMW can provide a gallery of the first day’s highlights.

In pictures: UK’s AEV gets its members ‘fit for the future’ at its largest conference to date

Over 260 UK Association of Event Venues (AEV) members gathered for an AEV conference 17 November 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth II centre. The programme provided information, tips, and actions for the future of the industry and beyond. Shonali Devereaux, a presenter and senior university lecturer for events and tourism, welcomed guests and introduced Olympic gold medallist, Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, the ev...

In pictures: Dreamtime 2023

CMW editor Paul Colston joined the UK delegate for the return of Tourism Australia’s incentives showcase, Dreamtime. The 2023 event involved a day of buyer and supplier meetings in host city Adelaide, a chance to dine on the famous Adelaide Oval and visits to Uluru, Earth Sanctuary in Alice Springs and a selection of wineries, and vineyards across the Barossa Valley and South Australia.

In pictures: lights shine bright at IMEX America

17-19 October 2023 saw the annual American edition of IMEX take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.   The 12th edition of the show saw almost 15,000 participants in attendance, including over 5,000 buyers – who took part in over 80,000 pre-scheduled meetings during the three days.     IMEX America 2024 will take place at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, 8-10 October.  

Gallery: Korea MICE educational visit

CMW’s editor joined the Korean Tourism Organisation’s association organisers’ group for an educational visit to Korea in early October. A visit to COEX in the capital enabled the group to hear all about the 2023 Plus Seoul Support Program before a visit to Incheon’s International Free Economic Zone Smart City. A flying visit on the train to bustling Busan took in convention complexes at BEXCO and ...

Gallery: A taste of Korean MICE hospitality in London

Association event organisers took part in a Korean MICE Association dinner in London, 20 September, sponsored by the Korean Tourism Organisation in conjunction with partners Korean Air and Lotte Hotels. Korean restaurant Bab n Suul was the host venue and the evening saw presentations from KTO and partners, which showcased the country’s latest MICE offerings.

Gallery: IMPACT launches green meeting package

Following its “IMPACT Sustainable Meeting,” package launched in 2022, designed to help the company achieve its sustainable development goals, Thailand-based IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd’s new Green Meeting Package provides a structured mechanism to leverage industry resources dedicated to sustainability. These include: Discouraging the use of tablecloths, chair covers, straws, and plastic...

In pictures: Incentive Canada hits the shores of St. John’s

13 – 16 August CMW’s international reporter Catie Owen attended the summer edition of Incentive Canada, courtesy of Destination Canada, which took place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The group experienced the best incentives the quirky coastal city has to offer. While some enjoyed a kayaking trip in the Atlantic, others discovered the area’s rich history of foraging with local expert L...

In pictures: The wilds of British Columbia

From 5-10 July Catie Owen visited the luxurious Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, courtesy of Destination Canada. A fully wellness-infused incentive locale, offering a variety of outdoorsy activities after a morning of meetings in the tents at the centre of ‘town’. Among other activities, Destination Canada’s group experienced a summit-top glacial plunge aft...

Checking out the new meetings frontier: Kazakhstan

CMW editor Paul Colston got to see first-hand, courtesy of Kazakh Tourism and Air Astana, the strides being made to make Kazakhstan a must-see meeting and incentives destination. With plenty of local traditions to absorb, including falconry, horse acrobatics, local cuisine and meeting in a traditional yurt, the country has much to offer the well-seasoned traveller. And, while Chimbulak, near Almat...

Steppe-ing out in Kazakhstan

The steppes of Kazakhstan are one of Nature’s best-kept secrets and provide some unique sights as CMW editor Paul Colston found out. A nine-hour trip out into the desert steppes from the Kazakh city of Aktau, with lunch included, can be booked for $155 per jeep for up to four people – so prices for incentive groups are very reasonable. For any geology-related conference held in Astana or Alm...

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