MICE

With Covid out of the picture, the MICE business in Prague picked up again in 2023. The reopening of air services to the United States, Asia and the Middle East have contributed in particular to the good attendance of conferences and major international congresses, with the Czech capital also benefiting from the good performance of its main markets. In other words, Germany, the United States and...

Artificial intelligence for corporate events: to help organisers come up with new and original ideas, Radisson is offering the Radisson Meetings Unbound solution. At the end of last year, the hotel group presented an immersive digital platform based on digital replicas of the hotels. This enables organisers to explore the floors and...

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As the world's leading incentive travel destination, Dubai offers a wide range of experiences to suit all types of visitor. From five-star hotels to world-class restaurants, cultural attractions, shopping malls and entertainment, there's something for everyone. But, above all, there is...

As the world's leading meetings and incentive travel destination, Dubai offers a wide range of experiences for every type of visitor. From five-star hotels to world-class restaurants, cultural attractions and first-class shopping malls and entertainment venues, there's something for everyone...

So what is the typical profile of an event manager? What training, what career path and what sector of activity are most commonly represented in the role of event manager? What are the criteria for success, and the level of fulfilment? These are just some of the questions answered by the new study published on March 11 by...

Business travellers passing through Nashville will now find a suitable roof over their heads thanks to the recent opening of the Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal. This is the first hotel to be directly linked to the Tennessee capital's hub by a covered pedestrian walkway. This development is part of a wider project, that of...

An inspiring setting for business meetings: Whether you're planning an executive meeting, a conference or a seminar, Médoc Atlantique offers an environment conducive to concentration and creativity. There are numerous establishments offering meeting space, ranging from modern conference rooms to historic wine châteaux and spaces...

A more than positive year in 2023 and new growth prospects in 2024: this assessment is shared by most of the major players in the global hotel industry, including Marriott, the world's leading group, which is reporting growth in revenue per room of almost 15 % in 2023 compared with 2022,...

Closing the Covid parenthesis once and for all, 2023 saw MICE activity in France exceed the record set in 2019. And 2024 is set to follow in the same vein, with a stabilisation at this high level, or even a small increase compared to 2023. These are the findings of the fifth edition of the study on trends in the sector...

Not only is Australia strengthening its air connectivity with the arrival of new airlines, but the destination is also stepping up its major events projects. Alongside the construction or renovation of conference centres in Sydney and Cairns, another hub is expected to open in Victoria. The construction of the...

The Domaine de Locguénolé & Spa has just reopened its doors after three years of renovation work. Domaine de Locguénolé & Spa has just reopened its doors after three years of renovation work and a €30m investment by Breton group Beautiful Life Hotels, which acquired the château in 2020 from the...

While the airline alliances are most often known for integrating new member airlines or opening airport lounges, they are not forgetting the MICE clientele. Several years ago, SkyTeam set up a dedicated programme, Global Meetings, aimed at facilitating the organisation of events. This portal, which, like...

From King to Gran. One of Spain's great hotels for events and meetings. Launched for the Barcelona Olympic Games to welcome sports delegations with the honours due to their rank, the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I stopped its career in 2020, hit by the pandemic. The Melia Group is taking up the story...

When world leaders, experts and decision-makers gathered in Dubai for the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties - COP28 - the key themes around sustainability and a greener future were not only on the agenda, they were evident among the thousands of participants. The venue that...

The city of Dubai has grown at a breathtaking pace, from a humble fishing village to a globalised, iconic city, while retaining a desire to preserve, explore and share its culture and heritage. As a result, unique venues, attractions and museums have opened around Dubai Creek, ideal for...

Thanks to Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai's official convention bureau, companies, learned societies, associations and international organisations from all over the world can benefit from impartial and free assistance in organising their business events in complete safety in the emirate.Dubai Business Events is the partner of hundreds of hotels, reception halls, professional congress organisers,...

At the start of this year, which is always a good time to make good resolutions, what place do MICE managers give to sustainable development in their approach to events? To find out, ICCA surveyed 248 international decision-makers - half of them in Europe (49%) and a third in North America - most of whom work in the large events sector.

What conclusions can be drawn from the 2023 financial year for Paris Region trade shows? As with the other branches of the MICE and business travel industries, business is on the up, with volumes approaching pre-crisis levels once again. The latest barometer from the Paris Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Ile-de-France) shows that the last quarter has seen an acceleration towards this goal. "This is the...

The project is ambitious, and promises to change the face of Dallas as a major events destination. In addition to MICE, the 'Master Plan' devised by Texas officials should transform Downtown Dallas and even the destination as a whole, by forging more links between its conference centre and the rest of the...