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- Brisbane Takes Centre Stage with International Conventions
Brisbane has been selected to host a number of major international conventions ...
- Brisbane Takes Centre Stage with International Conventions
Brisbane has been selected to host a number of major international conventions ...
- Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance
BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the...
- Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance
BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the...
- Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance
BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the...
- Johannesburg's Convention Centers: The Four Big Ones
Johannesburg is unique in having four major venues as other cities only have one...
- Johannesburg's Convention Centers: The Four Big Ones
Johannesburg is unique in having four major venues as other cities only have one...
- Crystal Palace Builds New Conference Room
Crystal Palace Hotel will have a new conference room with a...
- Crystal Palace Builds New Conference Room
Crystal Palace Hotel will have a new conference room with a...
- Joburg's Status as Conference Hub Grows
Since the city's successful hosting of the Rugby and Cricket World Cups, and the...
- Joburg's Status as Conference Hub Grows
Since the city's successful hosting of the Rugby and Cricket World Cups, and the...
- IDI Named US Johannesburg CVB Sales/Service Office
International Destinations, Inc. has been selected to be the North American sales...
- IDI Named US Johannesburg CVB Sales/Service Office
International Destinations, Inc. has been selected to be the North American sales...
- Johannesburg Tourism Company Joins the Broadband Boom
The Johannesburg Tourism Company has recently launched their own website as...
- Johannesburg Tourism Company Joins the Broadband Boom
The Johannesburg Tourism Company has recently launched their own website as...
- For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC !
On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by...
- For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC !
On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by...
- For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC !
On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by...
- Johannesburg Aims to Host International Gay Games
The Johannesburg Bid to stage the eighth Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival will...
- Johannesburg Aims to Host International Gay Games
The Johannesburg Bid to stage the eighth Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival will...
- US Meetings Industry Technology Experts Join Forces
Ball, Marymor and Rasco for Tech3 Partners
- US Meetings Industry Technology Experts Join Forces
Ball, Marymor and Rasco for Tech3 Partners
- Vericella Joins Island Partners Hawaii
Bringing Vericella on board is part of Island Partners' expansion strategy...
- Vericella Joins Island Partners Hawaii
Bringing Vericella on board is part of Island Partners' expansion strategy...
- PCMA CEO Survey Reveals Importance of Meetings
Meeting planning is second only to executive management as a key function of...
- PCMA CEO Survey Reveals Importance of Meetings
Meeting planning is second only to executive management as a key function of...
- German Meetings Industry Ready For 2006 FIFA World Cup™
The big soccer event offers countless opportunities for the MICE industry...
- German Meetings Industry Ready For 2006 FIFA World Cup™
The big soccer event offers countless opportunities for the MICE industry...
- JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new...
- JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new...
- National FFA Organization Selects Register123
FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration...
- National FFA Organization Selects Register123
FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration...
- Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff
Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new...
- Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff
Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new...
- ACTE Tackles The Meeting Industry & Turns An Eye Toward Procurement
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) on June 2 will move...
- ACTE Tackles The Meeting Industry & Turns An Eye Toward Procurement
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) on June 2 will move...
- HICC Bags The Prestigious Indian National Tourism Award
Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), has won the prestigious National Tourism Award for the year 2006-07 in the category, ‘Best Convention Centre’.
- HICC Bags The Prestigious Indian National Tourism Award
Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), has won the prestigious National Tourism Award for the year 2006-07 in the category, ‘Best Convention Centre’.
- NSW And ACT MEA Awards For Staging Connections
Staging Connections Canberra has won a MEA Technical & Creative Production award.
- NSW And ACT MEA Awards For Staging Connections
Staging Connections Canberra has won a MEA Technical & Creative Production award.
- New “Stitch Live!” Attraction Offers Hilarious Private-Event Options
That mischievous alien, Stitch, is now making very special appearances for business groups meeting at Disneyland Resort Paris.
- New “Stitch Live!” Attraction Offers Hilarious Private-Event Options
That mischievous alien, Stitch, is now making very special appearances for business groups meeting at Disneyland Resort Paris.
- Eventia Launches Dedicated CSR Web Pages
Eventia, the UK events industry body, announced it has developed a section on its website dedicated to supporting members in the arena of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
- Eventia Launches Dedicated CSR Web Pages
Eventia, the UK events industry body, announced it has developed a section on its website dedicated to supporting members in the arena of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
- Virtualis Convention & Learning Center Launched
Two Days Worth of Live Virtual Educational Sessions, Networking Events, and Entertainment Planned for the Launch of the Second Life Venue
- Virtualis Convention & Learning Center Launched
Two Days Worth of Live Virtual Educational Sessions, Networking Events, and Entertainment Planned for the Launch of the Second Life Venue
- Virtualis Convention & Learning Center Launched
Two Days Worth of Live Virtual Educational Sessions, Networking Events, and Entertainment Planned for the Launch of the Second Life Venue
- Virtualis Convention & Learning Center Launched
Two Days Worth of Live Virtual Educational Sessions, Networking Events, and Entertainment Planned for the Launch of the Second Life Venue
- SECC Promotes Robin Miller To Head Of Conference Sales
The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) has promoted Robin Miller to head of conference sales.
- SECC Promotes Robin Miller To Head Of Conference Sales
The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) has promoted Robin Miller to head of conference sales.
- MPI Successfully Connects Its Global Community To The Gulf Region
MPI’s first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference exceeded expectations with over 175 delegates from 19 different countries.
- MPI Successfully Connects Its Global Community To The Gulf Region
MPI’s first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference exceeded expectations with over 175 delegates from 19 different countries.
- PCMA To Launch Updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) Online Prep™ Course
PCMA to Align All CMP® Educational Tools and Courses With New Material in CIC Manual, 8th Edition.
- PCMA To Launch Updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) Online Prep™ Course
PCMA to Align All CMP® Educational Tools and Courses With New Material in CIC Manual, 8th Edition.
- Sunshine Coast To Attract 'Who's Who' Of Biotech Industry
Australia's Sunshine Coast is playing host to one of the biggest and most prestigious biopharmaceutical conferences this week.
- Sunshine Coast To Attract 'Who's Who' Of Biotech Industry
Australia's Sunshine Coast is playing host to one of the biggest and most prestigious biopharmaceutical conferences this week.
- Destination Milton Keynes (UK) Launches City's First Destination Guide
The city offers some of the best venues in the UK including 30 hotels, four dedicated conference centres, 10 sporting arenas and 15 unusual venues all with meeting and conference facilities.
- Destination Milton Keynes (UK) Launches City's First Destination Guide
The city offers some of the best venues in the UK including 30 hotels, four dedicated conference centres, 10 sporting arenas and 15 unusual venues all with meeting and conference facilities.
- Greece Wins Bid For 2010
Athens, Greece will be the venue for the 2010 IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly.
- Greece Wins Bid For 2010
Athens, Greece will be the venue for the 2010 IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly.
- GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled
Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers.
- GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled
Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers.
- GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled
Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers.
- Félix Martínez Touriño, New Managing Director Of The CCIB
The new head of the Centre Barcelona International Convention Centre has an extensive experience in the hotel industry.
- Félix Martínez Touriño, New Managing Director Of The CCIB
The new head of the Centre Barcelona International Convention Centre has an extensive experience in the hotel industry.
- Sarawak Wins 24 Convention Bids
Malaysia’s first independent Convention Bureau has had a busy and successful first year of operation confirming 24 new meetings with an average size of 320 delegates.
- Sarawak Wins 24 Convention Bids
Malaysia’s first independent Convention Bureau has had a busy and successful first year of operation confirming 24 new meetings with an average size of 320 delegates.
- Universal CIT Ltd Acquired By United Drug PLC
Leading pharma specialist agency Universal CIT Ltd has announced its acquisition by United Drug plc, a leading provider of services to the pharmaceutical industry in the UK, US, Ireland and Continental Europe.
- Universal CIT Ltd Acquired By United Drug PLC
Leading pharma specialist agency Universal CIT Ltd has announced its acquisition by United Drug plc, a leading provider of services to the pharmaceutical industry in the UK, US, Ireland and Continental Europe.
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wows World’s Top Professional Conference Organisers
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has hosted some of the world’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) at a special site tour and dinner.
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wows World’s Top Professional Conference Organisers
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has hosted some of the world’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) at a special site tour and dinner.
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wows World’s Top Professional Conference Organisers
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has hosted some of the world’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) at a special site tour and dinner.
- Barcelona Becomes The World Capital Of The Medical And Pharmaceutical Sector
Throughout April the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) hosts three important medical events attended by almost 10,000 specialists from around the world.
- Barcelona Becomes The World Capital Of The Medical And Pharmaceutical Sector
Throughout April the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) hosts three important medical events attended by almost 10,000 specialists from around the world.
- ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007
U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row.
- ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007
U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row.
- ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007
U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row.
- ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007
U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row.
- ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007
U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row.
- New NYC & Company Chairwoman
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Election Of Emily K. Rafferty As NYC & Company Chairwoman.
- New NYC & Company Chairwoman
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Election Of Emily K. Rafferty As NYC & Company Chairwoman.
- AIME 2008 Attendance Up By 25%
Figures audited by the Circulations Audit Board in Australia verify a total attendance of 3,260 at AIME 2008, a 25.3% increase on the AIME 2007 attendance of 2,603.
- AIME 2008 Attendance Up By 25%
Figures audited by the Circulations Audit Board in Australia verify a total attendance of 3,260 at AIME 2008, a 25.3% increase on the AIME 2007 attendance of 2,603.
- HGR To Service Over 100 Hyatts
Hospitality Graduate Recruitment (HGR) has secured its first global contract with leading hotel group Hyatt International.
- HGR To Service Over 100 Hyatts
Hospitality Graduate Recruitment (HGR) has secured its first global contract with leading hotel group Hyatt International.
- Keeping Long-Term Clients Happy Is Key To Long Term Success
ME Productions, the Hollywood, FL-based events company may have perfected the formula for keeping a client happy for a very, very long time.
- Keeping Long-Term Clients Happy Is Key To Long Term Success
ME Productions, the Hollywood, FL-based events company may have perfected the formula for keeping a client happy for a very, very long time.
- Keeping Long-Term Clients Happy Is Key To Long Term Success
ME Productions, the Hollywood, FL-based events company may have perfected the formula for keeping a client happy for a very, very long time.
- Dublin Beats The ‘Expensive’ Tag
Dublin Convention Bureau are claiming a victory in their war against Dublin’s ‘expensive tag’ with the recent findings of Hotels.com annual Hotel Price Index.
- Dublin Beats The ‘Expensive’ Tag
Dublin Convention Bureau are claiming a victory in their war against Dublin’s ‘expensive tag’ with the recent findings of Hotels.com annual Hotel Price Index.
- Sydney Means Business As SCVB Aims For Top Ten
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled plans to put Sydney among the world’s top 10 conference destinations.
- Sydney Means Business As SCVB Aims For Top Ten
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled plans to put Sydney among the world’s top 10 conference destinations.
- IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence
IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate.
- IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence
IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate.
- IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence
IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate.
- Darwin Ready To Host The World
Darwin is gearing up to become Australia’s newest convention city when the Darwin Convention Centre welcomes its guests in June 2008.
- Darwin Ready To Host The World
Darwin is gearing up to become Australia’s newest convention city when the Darwin Convention Centre welcomes its guests in June 2008.
- Darwin Ready To Host The World
Darwin is gearing up to become Australia’s newest convention city when the Darwin Convention Centre welcomes its guests in June 2008.
- Melbourne Convention Center Wins Build On Victoria’s Strenghts
The new Melbourne Convention Centre, taking shape on the banks of the Yarra River, has already won Victorians 23 major opportunities to showcase Victoria’s strengths in research and innovation to the world.
- Melbourne Convention Center Wins Build On Victoria’s Strenghts
The new Melbourne Convention Centre, taking shape on the banks of the Yarra River, has already won Victorians 23 major opportunities to showcase Victoria’s strengths in research and innovation to the world.
- Melbourne Convention Center Wins Build On Victoria’s Strenghts
The new Melbourne Convention Centre, taking shape on the banks of the Yarra River, has already won Victorians 23 major opportunities to showcase Victoria’s strengths in research and innovation to the world.
- Hotel Boom In Cape Town
South Africa is buzzing with tourism activity as the country is preparing to host one of the world’s largest sport extravaganzas in 2010: the FIFA World Cup.
- Hotel Boom In Cape Town
South Africa is buzzing with tourism activity as the country is preparing to host one of the world’s largest sport extravaganzas in 2010: the FIFA World Cup.
- IMEX Exerts International 'Magnetism' In 2008
The award-winning trade show will provide a vibrant business platform to the 3,500 exhibiting companies and an anticipated 3,600 hosted buyers from over 50 global markets this week.
- IMEX Exerts International 'Magnetism' In 2008
The award-winning trade show will provide a vibrant business platform to the 3,500 exhibiting companies and an anticipated 3,600 hosted buyers from over 50 global markets this week.
- Continued Upswing For German Meetings And Conventions Market
314 million individuals attended German meetings and events in 2007 - almost four times the population of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Continued Upswing For German Meetings And Conventions Market
314 million individuals attended German meetings and events in 2007 - almost four times the population of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Continued Upswing For German Meetings And Conventions Market
314 million individuals attended German meetings and events in 2007 - almost four times the population of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- AMC v. PCO: Similarities and Differences?
The on-going debate amongst Local PCOs, Core PCOs and AMCs continued during the IAPCO and AMC Joint Seminar on this week.
- AMC v. PCO: Similarities and Differences?
The on-going debate amongst Local PCOs, Core PCOs and AMCs continued during the IAPCO and AMC Joint Seminar on this week.
- Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Draws Visitors At ATM 2008
Replica of First-Ever F1 Night Circuit Steals Spotlight at Exhibition.
- Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Draws Visitors At ATM 2008
Replica of First-Ever F1 Night Circuit Steals Spotlight at Exhibition.
- Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day
MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos.
- Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day
MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos.
- Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day
MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos.
- Amanresorts And GHM To Create Unique Lifestyle Resort In Dubai
Leaders in Luxury Hospitality Collaborate on Signature Development at the Helm of Dubai’s Landmark Commercial Destination.
- Amanresorts And GHM To Create Unique Lifestyle Resort In Dubai
Leaders in Luxury Hospitality Collaborate on Signature Development at the Helm of Dubai’s Landmark Commercial Destination.
- Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties
“Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“
- Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties
“Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“
- Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties
“Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“
- JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced
Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award.
- JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced
Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award.
- JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced
Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award.
- Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future
Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006.
- Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future
Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006.
- Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas?
Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn.
- Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas?
Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn.
- Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE
Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai.
- Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE
Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai.
- HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008.
- HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008.
- HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008.
- Encore Opens In The USA
Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones.
- Encore Opens In The USA
Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones.
- Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award.
- Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award.
- ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre"
International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony.
- ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre"
International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony.
- Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment.
- Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment.
- American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market
American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S.
- American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market
American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S.
- Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference
The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011.
- Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference
The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011.
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Germany is European Market Leader when it comes to meetings and congresses.
This has been confirmed once again by the current "International Association Meetings Market 2007" study released by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA).
Germany has achieved the lead position in Europe for the fourth year in succession and second place worldwide. Spain, in fifth place last year, has passed by England and France into third place.
German meetings industry representatives should not only be joyous about this continuity of excellent performance but also about their clear upwards trend: the gap between Germany and global leader U.S.A. has closed, whereas the distance between Germany and its other competitors has increased.
And in the international city ranking: Berlin, last year at position number five, has taken a great leap forward to second place.
"This result has not come about by chance", comments Lutz P. Vogt, Managing Director of the GCB German Convention Bureau e.V. "It has been earned by the German meetings and congress branch as a whole for they have been continually developing offers and services while at the same time raising quality and standards."
The GCB markets Germany both nationally and internationally as a destination for congresses, conferences, meetings, incentives and events and acts as a central point of contact or one-stop-shop for all clients planning meetings and events in Germany.
The annual ICCA "International Association Meetings Market" statistics present a comprehensive analysis of current trends and developments in the international meetings market.
Association and federation congresses examined by ICCA have to have a minimum of 50 participants, be held on a regular basis and rotate between at least three countries. ICCA, founded in 1963, has its head office in Amsterdam and collates information since 1972 on association events worldwide.
"The ICCA results confirm the key messages of our "Meeting and EventBarometer 2008" study of the German events and meetings market. These will be presented during the course of our press conference at 12:30pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2008 at IMEX in Frankfurt" adds Lutz P. Vogt.
The comprehensive study carried out by the European Institute for the Meetings Sector (EITW) on behalf of the European Federation of Event Centres (EVVC), the German National Tourist Office (GNTO/DZT) and the German Convention Bureau (GCB) analyses this important economic segment, supplies up-to-date facts and figures and reveals forward-looking tendencies and trends. |