The exhibition market is set for a bumper year at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) with two successful shows targeting consumer and trade audiences already held this month.

The new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, due to open later this year, is set to boost Bahrain’s position as a leading meetings and events destination, attracting future tourism investment and events to the region. 

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has secured international membership with the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) through its Zimbabwe National Convention Bureau.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Malaysia Section have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)sealing a four-year partnership to work closely as bidding partners to attract more regional and international IEEE meetings and conferences to Malaysia.

The Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau accepted the “Louey Award” for Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year (Budget up to $499,000) during the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) annual membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 2 in Alexandria.

talian Exhibition Group announces the name of the new managing director of IEG USA, a company 100% owned by the trade show and congress group and an operational tool for new development and business initiatives in North America.

The Russian Convention Bureau (RCB) has published the results of the “Rating of the Event Potential of the Regions-2021”, prepared by the R&C Exhibition and Research Center.

Over 1 000 meetings have already been set up on the online diary system ahead of the event slated for March 1-to-2 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Delegate Connect, has made two key appointments to help fuel the global growth of its hybrid and virtual events solution.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he would propose to the COVID-19 committee easing protocols for the organization of conferences and events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity.