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Middle East braces for backlog of postponed events

A wave of postponed conferences and exhibitions is creating one of the busiest event calendars the region has seen in years.

Middle East braces for backlog of postponed events
DMCs confirm they have a pulse
DMCs confirm they have a pulse
Sustainability is a higher focus for organisations outside of the US, according to a newly released meetings survey.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2022
South Korea's hottest new venue is where presidents used to meet
South Korea's hottest new venue is where presidents used to meet
The former presidential palace, known as The Blue House, has been reinvented as an events venue and visitor attraction.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2022
Finding Greentopia: The search for the most sustainable event is on
Finding Greentopia: The search for the most sustainable event is on
MEET Taiwan launches a contest for professional event organisers to submit creative MICE proposals.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2022
The power of AI unleashed for event measurement
The power of AI unleashed for event measurement
ROE vs ROI? The new Pico ExQ Experience Analytics wants to bring better data-driven decision making and measurement into the events industry.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2022
Auckland snares two big meetings for 2023
Auckland snares two big meetings for 2023
Two major meetings secured in the past month are set to pump almost NZ$1m into the local economy.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2022
Are bleisure trips the next big thing for MICE groups?
Are bleisure trips the next big thing for MICE groups?
Road warriors are back on the road, and it looks like they aren't quite ready to go home so quickly too.
By Kim Benjamin | August 11, 2022
A sense of cautious optimism fills meeting rooms
A sense of cautious optimism fills meeting rooms
Tentative optimism reigns among venues in IACC's latest Meeting Room of the Future barometer.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
Brace, brace! Inflation hits meetings and events
Brace, brace! Inflation hits meetings and events
An influx of events – and shorter lead times – are driving up prices across venues, accommodation, F&B and production.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
Which are Asia's smartest cities to watch for influential leaders?
Which are Asia's smartest cities to watch for influential leaders?
Bangkok stands out among APAC destinations in leveraging its intellectual capital to win large convention bids, report says.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
Event vet picked to remodel education at IMEX
Event vet picked to remodel education at IMEX
Veteran planner Tahira Endean has joined IMEX as head of programme.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
Melbourne quenches knowledge thirst with edtech show
Melbourne quenches knowledge thirst with edtech show
Australia's largest education technology event saw over 10,000 people in attendance.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
Global sales trio ascends at Mandarin Oriental
Global sales trio ascends at Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental ignites global sales power with three key senior appointments.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 11, 2022
The sea beckons to MICE groups once again
The sea beckons to MICE groups once again
CruiseWorld Indonesia: As ports of calls resume in Southeast Asia, incentive planners are seeing the comeback of MICE groups.
By Xinyi Liang-Pholsena | August 8, 2022
Meeting planners are zeroing in on DEI, not the environment
Meeting planners are zeroing in on DEI, not the environment
In tackling sustainability, meeting planners are focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) rather than the environment, report reveals.
By James Lancaster | August 8, 2022
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