Incentives and meetings

Faced with a temporary deterioration in its tourism image, Thailand is reinforcing its message as a sustainable and inclusive destination. In particular, it is targeting the MICE sector by repositioning the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and bringing an environmental experience to certain destinations.

The IFTM trade show is anticipating a dynamic edition from 23 to 25 September, with a host of new products, more exhibitors and badge bookings ahead of last year. Could this mean a return to pre-Covid crisis attendance levels?

Eric Thill, Luxembourg's Minister Delegate for Tourism and Culture, attended the IMEX trade fair in Frankfurt for the first time. In this exclusive interview, he gives his vision of the business destination. 

London in Europe, Orlando, Dubai, Singapore or Cancun in their respective regions: Cvent has unveiled its ranking of the best MICE destinations.

The German Convention Bureau has published its MICE barometer, The Meeting & Event Barometer. An opportunity to find out more about developments in the German market since the health crisis.

Business hotels, restaurants, discovering the city to extend your professional stay: advice and useful addresses for preparing your stay in Saint-Etienne.

From its museums and galleries to its legendary stadium, Saint-Etienne is a place where football and contemporary art come together for professional events that get straight to the point: leaving a lasting impression.

Business trips, seminars and conferences: Saint-Etienne has a large majority of business visitors. With venues to match.

Design has a rightful place in Saint-Etienne, picking up the thread of its industrial history to project it into the future. A look back at the evolution of a major business city.

The entire MICE industry is meeting in Frankfurt this week for the IMEX trade fair. The ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) will be unveiling its list of the best countries and destinations for congresses over the past year...

Germany's must-attend MICE event kicks off on 20 May. Professionals from all over the world will be meeting at a major business travel destination for the IMEX Frankfurt event.

The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is launching an investment plan that will give a new lease of life to the facilities in the MICE hub.

In a few weeks' time, Les Sables d'Olonne will take on a whole new status on the events scene with the inauguration of the largest Arena in the West.

The David Rubenstein Treehouse is due to open its doors this autumn at Harvard: an eco-responsible conference centre designed to boost the MICE offering at the prestigious American university.

Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc with Mayotte's entire economy. Weakened, tourism could, if given the means, become a real vector of growth for the island in the future.

According to Coach Omnium, fewer events are being held, but the budgets are higher, and they are enhanced by activities that bring people together in a fun way.

We are all familiar with the incredible transformation of Shenzhen, on the border with Hong Kong, one of China's most dynamic metropolises and a driving force in the high-tech and digital industries. Facing Singapore, the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru is hoping to replicate this model. Everything is being done to speed up its integration with its powerful neighbour...

Helsinki is confirming its ambitions in the MICE market with the construction of a futuristic events venue called Solar, and the renovation of the Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Don't miss the chance to make your mark with a unique event in the Caribbean. Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade form an archipelago of different but complementary islands, where the scenery is both mountainous and coastal.

GL Events' eco-responsible project in Nice's Vieux Port must be completed by the end of April in order to host the Oceans Summit in early June.