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A bold move pays off: CAPA chooses Cairns, Australia for international summit
When a globally recognised aviation summit breaks tradition and selects a regional city over a capital, it represents more than a change of venue – it signals confidence, capability and vision. Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia didn’t just host the CAPA Airline Leader Summit; it showcased what regional destinations can achieve on the world stage. From chance encounter to host considerat...
Destination Western Australia
Destination Appeal Often described as Australia’s Dream State, Western Australia offers a distinctive and compelling proposition for business events, combining world-class infrastructure with extraordinary natural beauty. At its heart is Perth, Australia’s sunniest capital city, enjoying more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and framed by pristine coastlines, ancient landscapes and contempor...
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef experiences transform business events
Match your nature with the nature of Cairns & Great Barrier Reef where transformational experiences take incentive groups deeper. Dive into First Nations culture on the Great Barrier Reef, spend time recalibrating in the world’s oldest living rainforest, or elevate teambuilding on crystal-clear rapids as delegates work together white-water rafting. Leave business events transformed, not just w...
Thailand breaks recovery records and reshapes the regional events landscape
Thailand has staged one of the most impressive post-pandemic recoveries in the global exhibitions sector. While many destinations anticipated a long road back from Covid-19, Thailand returned to full performance within just three years – well ahead of the five-year recovery originally forecast. By 2025, both participation and revenue had surged to 135% of 2019 levels, restoring international confi...
Sustainability with purpose: A practical roadmap for associations meeting in Dubai
Sustainability has shifted from a desirable value to an operational expectation in the events sector. For associations, the responsibility is even greater. Beyond the purpose of gathering, associations events act as platforms that shape professional norms, influence global communities and set benchmarks for others to follow. In an eco-conscious era, and as expectations around responsible meetings ...
Incredible Impacts Programme results in double win for Ireland
Ireland has strengthened its reputation as a leading destination for transformative business events, securing two major awards at the ICCA Congress through the ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance Incredible Impacts Programme. Both conferences listed below, which were hosted in Ireland, were recognised for delivering exceptional social impact and legacy. Main Grant Winner: World Rural Health Confer...
Social enterprise in action: BH Live powering meetings on Trust
BH Live is a unique case study of how a charitable trust operates a venue business, ploughing back profits to support both itself and local social enterprises. We take a closer look at the trust’s Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), flagship venue for association business, and find an active player in the local south coast business and social enterprise ecosystem. The Bournemouth International...
Prague’s alchemy leading the way for conference chemical reactions
Czech capital to capitalise on Nobel Prize legacy with series of chemistry congresses. Experience Prague’s bohemian spirit, where minds like Kepler and Einstein once reimagined how the universe works. Today, that same blend of creativity and scientific rigour makes Prague a compelling choice for life sciences meetings and congresses. In 2029, it will be exactly 70 years since Prague-born chemist J...
AsiaWorld-Expo builds on global success with a standout 2026 line-up
Following its successful staging of the 2025 UFI Global Congress, AsiaWorld-Expo is gearing up for a vibrant and fruitful 2026, highlighted by two signature events: the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show and the Lions International Convention. The UFI Congress attracted 600 industry leaders from more than 50 countries and regions. In addition to representatives from traditional exhibition...
Designing ease: How Dubai is streamlining its visitor experience from arrival to departure
For global business events, long before any opening session or welcome receptions, the experience begins at the point of arrival, during the first interaction with the city and across every touchpoint that shapes how visitors move, connect and engage on the ground. Dubai has long recognised, similar to its business events sector, that ease of experience relies on an ecosystem. One that spans aviat...
Art and culture as catalysts for Oman’s international appeal
In recent years, art and cultural events have become powerful catalysts in elevating Oman’s presence on the international stage. Far beyond simple showcases of creativity, concerts, exhibitions and cultural festivals are vibrant gateways through which global audiences experience the Sultanate’s rich heritage, welcoming society and modern infrastructure. Through the universal language o...
Thailand breaks recovery records and reshapes the regional events landscape
Thailand has staged one of the most impressive post-pandemic recoveries in the global exhibitions sector. While many destinations anticipated a long road back from Covid-19, Thailand returned to full performance within just three years – well ahead of the five-year recovery originally forecast. By 2025, both participation and revenue had surged to 135% of 2019 levels, restoring international...