Destinations

Why the World’s Sustainability Leaders Keep Coming Back to Montreux

15th October 2026

When the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)'s Annual Meeting returns to the newly renovated Montreux Music & Convention Center next April, it will be less a fresh booking than the continuation of a relationship the organisation has built into its own operating model.

Barcelona’s Legacy Playbook Widens Its Reach

8th October 2026

This year, the Barcelona Convention Bureau has built dedicated community legacy projects around six of the congresses it hosted so far.

Ottawa: Where Global Associations Connect with the People Shaping What Comes Next

1st October 2026

When associations choose a host city, they are choosing the people who can strengthen the program, the institutions that can open doors and the environment in which new ideas and partnerships can take hold.

How a Neuroscience Congress Left Glasgow With More Than an Economic Footprint

30th September 2026

A giant inflatable brain and one museum afternoon turned a scientific congress into a citywide lesson in what conference legacy can actually look like.

Antwerp: Small City, Serious Meetings Credentials

23rd September 2026

Antwerp combines the infrastructure of an international meetings destination with the advantages of a compact, accessible city and strong economic and knowledge sectors.

What’s Behind Montréal’s Success in International Meetings?

19th September 2026

International congresses create value long before and after the event itself, and for the Palais des congrès de Montréal, this extended timeline is where true partnership with associations turns meetings into lasting impact.

What Women Deliver in Melbourne Teaches Associations About Congress Impact

14th September 2026

Association success is increasingly measured by outcomes, not attendance. Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne shows what a congress can achieve when a destination treats itself as a delivery partner rather than a venue.

Adelaide Makes the Case for Convention Ease

4th September 2026

Adelaide Convention Centre makes a compelling case for international associations with a compact, connected city, strong sector expertise and a collaborative approach that makes hosting events simpler and more impactful.

Why Darwin is Making the Case for a Different Kind of Conference City

3rd September 2026

As international associations weigh destination against delegate experience and legacy, let’s makes the case for Darwin, a city that competes on setting, culture and access to Asia-Pacific, rather than scale alone.

Working Together to Ensure the Future of Coral Reefs

1st September 2026

The International Coral Reef Symposium chose Aotearoa New Zealand’s harbour city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, as the place to put the issues facing the world’s coral reefs on the table – and start working on solutions.

Taiwan’s Offer for The Time Between

26th August 2026

Between the panels and the plenaries lies another layer of the conference experience — the free hour before dinner, the gap between sessions, the walk back to the hotel — and it's one Taiwan has quietly built into its MICE offering.

In Calgary, the Convention Centre as a Vessel for Ideas

20th August 2026

Kurby Court, President and CEO of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, on why the strongest pitch to associations isn't about square footage - it's about what happens between sessions, and what's still standing after everyone goes home.

The Cutaway: Sydney’s Distinctive New Stage for Global Associations

18th August 2026

Opened August 2026 and operated by ICC Sydney, The Cutaway introduces a new dimension to Sydney’s business events landscape.

Liverpool Shows How Congress Legacy Can Start Before Delegates Arrive

22nd July 2026

Liverpool turns conference legacy into tangible community impact.

The Winter Case for Business Events in Australia

8th July 2026

A winter famil to Melbourne and Adelaide showed how Australia connects business events with place, purpose, innovation and year-round appeal.

Wellington Puts Rural Health on the World Stage

6th July 2026

Nearly 1,000 delegates, 40 countries, and a declaration that could reshape rural healthcare policy: Wellington clearly delivered.

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