Mash Media magazines Conference News and Conference & Meetings Worldeach scooped a win at the Business Travel Journalism Awards on Thursday 5 October at the Natural History Museum, with Exhibition World being singled out for ‘High Commendation’. Journalists from national, consumer, broadcast, and trade media were recognised for their quality coverage on topics relating to…
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently hosted the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) Council Meeting. It was the first time the meeting had been held in Malaysia. Council Members experienced the country’s rich culinary and multicultural heritage during their stay. Commenting on the experience at the Centre, IAPCO vice-president, Mathias Posch, said: “The…
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) Young Stars Program celebrated five years of mentoring success with the leaders of the global exhibition and event industry at Luna Park tonight. Back where it all began in 2012, Luna Park hosted a special Young Stars and Leaders Table with guest leaders from The Global Association…
CMW recently attended Sarawak Convention Bureau’s Redefining Global Tribes Challenge, with CMW contributor Tom Hall finishing a respectable second in the 3 kilometre obstacle course. The event included a tour of the city of Kuching, its events centre Borneo Convention Centre and hotels by Pullman and Hilton.
Speaking at the recent TCEB International Media Familiarisation Trip conference, economist Dr Cholachit Vorawangso Virakul said that the $45bn Eastern Economic Corridor project will be the flagship project of the Government’s Thailand 4.0 project, an investment-led transformation tool for the evolution of Thailand’s economy. “The EEC is a pivotal initiative for Thailand as we progress…
The 28th Hong Kong Book Fair took place in July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year’s fair welcomed a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic…
After more than 20 years of service, Robert Annells PSM has stepped down as chairman of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET). Annells, who was appointed in February 1997, was thanks for his service at a private farewell reception. Annells commissioned the construction of the A$1bn convention centre at MCEC which turned it into…
Convention bureau Meet in Ireland returned to the North of England recently for its bi-annual meetings and events buyer networking event. Over 60 event professionals came to hear more about Ireland, explore business, network and attend a special dinner at Manchester House. The workshop took place at the newly refurbished Principal Manchester with over 27…
The Long Beach Convention Center recently celebrated the expansion of its indoor/outdoor mezzanine space, The Cove, with a party for event planners. The Cove is part of a $50m renovation project at the centre, aimed at creating event spaces for customised events and providing turnkey solutions. The Cove is being marketed as a premier street…
A combination of member expertise and global insights addressed an overall theme of ‘Transformation’ at the 2017 Annual Conference of the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) recently in Sydney, Australia. Delegates got to see up close the new ICC Sydney, which symbolised the re-invention process, a theme embraced through a series of conference topics…
