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🚨 Final Call: Secure Your Spot at ICCASkills CICS Beijing December Class! 🚨   Join us at the ICCASkills Beijing Hub, hosted by @Beijing North Star at CNCC-II, on 9-11 December 2024, for the Certified International Convention Specialist (#CICS) class.   🌟 Learn from Industry Leaders: @Mike Williams, Acting CEO / Senior Consultant at @GainingEdge @Valentini Amarantidou, Director of Development at @ARTION Conferences & Events   💡 Why Attend? -Gain globally recognised certification -Develop practical skills for business events -Connect with peers and industry experts -Access exclusive insights into the China market   ✨ Special Offer: -Staff from participating organisations at the Global Venue Expert Forum receive 10% off! -Discounted rates with Qatar Airways   Spots are limited—secure your place now and take the next step in your global meetings industry career! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ds5VxyMc   #ICCAWorld ##ICCASkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #GlobalMeetingsIndustry

The #ICCATeam is ready, the Porto Team is ready, and our members are ready… the enthusiasm is palpable for the #ICCACongress25 in Porto! 🙌 During IBTM Barcelona last week, we were excited to start organising the 64th ICCA Congress with our amazing Porto colleagues. From collaborative meetings to engaging with our members at our booth, the energy is already building. And let’s not forget the excitement of our Congress raffle during the ICCA Welcome Reception—congratulations to the lucky winners! We’ve begun planning what’s sure to be an unforgettable event, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Porto next year. Don't wait—reserve your place at the ICCA Congress 2025 by taking advantage of the Exclusive Member-Only Advanced Registration Fee 👉 https://lnkd.in/e33-8g95 Porto is calling, and you won’t want to miss what we’re planning! Visit Porto and North of Portugal - Convention & Visitors Bureau Visit Portugal #ICCAPorto2025 #ICCAWorld #ICCAMembers #PortoIsCalling #MeetingsIndustry

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme, in collaboration with BestCities Global Alliance, is now accepting submissions! Join us in recognising the outstanding legacy efforts of international association meetings. 🚀The #IncredibleImpactsProgramme recognises meetings that have delivered proven impact. One extraordinary winner will be awarded the prestigious USD 20,000 Incredible Impacts Grant. Simultaneously, another association will kick-start its legacy programme with the USD 5,000 Incredible Impacts Seed Fund Grant. Three finalists will present their entries at the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, where delegates will vote for the winner. Submit your application or nominate an association for the Incredible Impacts Grant and Seed Fund Grant by 2 June 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/dw349pYp Don't let this chance slip away to showcase remarkable legacy initiatives and shape the future of our industry. Visit IncredibleImpacts.com for more information and to access the submission portal. #IncredibleImpactsAward25 #IncredibleImpacts25 #ICCAWorld #BestCities

Send us your 2024 #AssociationMeetings! 📥 We have started collecting data on 2024 association meetings for the upcoming report. Kindly send us information of meetings that took place in your destination/venue or meetings that you were involved with during the year. 📆Submission deadline: 1 February 2025 Find more information here https://lnkd.in/dBZqVzff #ICCAWorld #ICCAResearch #AssociationMeetings #MeetingsIndustry

Turning Sustainability Talk into Action   As part of ICCA’s ongoing sustainability partnership with Costa Rica, we’re proud to announce that all flights taken by international association participants to attend our Congress held in Abu Dhabi last month will be fully offset by Visit Costa Rica . You can still submit your flight details here https://lnkd.in/eAX3yiqA (associations only).    ICCA’s approach towards sustainability reflects our determination to go beyond discussions and implement real, measurable actions that benefit our sector and society. Business events have a unique opportunity to lead by example.    Costa Rica contributed to the integration and enhancement of sustainability discussions during the #ICCACongress24 by powering the Sustainability Zone space.    We restate our purpose to continue working with global partners and destinations that share our vision for a greener, more sustainable future.   https://lnkd.in/ebwhhzFR #ICCAWorld Costa Rica Convention Center Visit Costa Rica

🎉Congratulations to Choyonika Ghosh, CRM Business Analyst at ExpoPlatform for securing the title of #ResearcherOfTheMonth for September! Read more about her research using the ICCA #BusinessIntelligence database here ➡️https://lnkd.in/diTuvjgn #ICCAWorld #MeetingsIndustry #Eventprofs

Advancing the Business Events Industry Advocacy on the Global Stage ICCA represented the business events sector at the UN Tourism Executive Council meeting in Cartagena, Colombia. The 63rd ICCA Congress model and the importance of business events was presented amongst 35 Tourism Ministers from all continents. ICCA CEO, Senthil Gopinath, led critical conversations along with Diana Rodriguez, CMP ICCA Board Member and Andrés Escandón ICCA Regional Director Latin America & Caribbean on the intersection of business events. In a gathering of tourism leaders shaping the future of travel, ICCA reiterated the vital role business events play in fostering socioeconomic growth, innovation, and international collaboration. Business events are catalysts for knowledge exchange, investment attraction, and community development. ICCA is proud to advocate for the sector’s recognition in the global tourism agenda, emphasizing the transformative power of meetings, conferences, and exhibitions is recognized at the highest level. ICCA reaffirms its commitment to amplifying the voice of our sector and collaborating with global stakeholders to drive forward a shared vision for sustainable growth. #ICCAWorld ANITA MENDIRATTA

Calling all #VenueExperts! Join us at the ICCA Global Venue Experts Forum from 6-7 December 2024 at the stunning China National Convention Centre Phase II (CNCC II) in Beijing! This first-of-its-kind forum features a lineup of industry leaders and visionaries who will share insights, strategies, and practical advice to drive innovation and success in the venue sector. The full lineup of speakers includes: 🌟 Aage Hansen, President, Hannover Greenland Venue Management Co. Ltd. 🌟 Carina Montagut, Events Director, FERIA VALENCIA 🌟 Daniel Berger, Partner, EAC International Consulting 🌟 Dileep Mudadeniya, Senior Vice President Global Alliances and Partnerships, John Keells Leisure; Head of Corporate Affairs, John Keells PLC 🌟 Dong-Ki Lee, President & Chief Executive Officer, Coex Convention & Exhibition Center 🌟 Genevieve Lim, CEM, DES, CMP, Executive Director of MICE Management, Marina Bay Sands 🌟 Ian Gan, Vice President, Centre Management, Singapore EXPO 🌟 Jonas Scharf, Chief Operating Officer, MCH Group, Messe and Congress Center Basel | Messe Zürich 🌟 Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) 🌟 Mark Oliver Schloesser, Lead Operations Consultant, GainingEdge 🌟 Marta Gomes, ICCA President; Deputy Executive Director Sales Division, Palais des Congres de Paris - VIPARIS 🌟 Michael Kruppe, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager, Shanghai New International Expo Centre(SNIEC) 🌟 Nicholas Aaron Khoo, Chairman, Digital Media Investment Committee, N PrimePartners Capital 🌟 Premala Danapakiam, Director of Sales & Marketing, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) 🌟 Prue Daly, General Manager, New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) 🌟 Ross Steele, General Manager, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 🌟 Senthil Gopinath, Chief Executive Officer, ICCA 🌟 Shelley Tang, General Manager, Hangzhou International Expo Center (HIEC) 🌟 Chua Wee Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer, Constellar Check out the programme and secure your spot—before it’s too late! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dK8ew88V BONUS OPPORTUNITY: Extend your stay for the ICCASkills CICS Beijing certification class, 9-11 December 2024! 👉 Get a 10% discount when registering individuals for both events (different attendees from your organisation welcome) 👉 15% discount for group registrations (3+ participants) For discounts or group inquiries, email us at ✉️ education@iccaworld.org. #ICCAWorld #GlobalVenueExpertsForum24 #EventProfs #Venues #MeetingsIndustry #Beijing

The Business of Events by Davies Tanner—ICCA's Global Communication Partner—in collaboration with ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall unveil the 2024 Global Destination Report at IBTM World. The report explores economic contributions, budget stability, government support, and the need for stronger industry advocacy across regions, while identifying the successes and challenges that continue to shape the sector. Download the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGW3YRxu #ICCAWorld #TheBusinessOfEvents #GlobalDestinationReport #IBTMWorld24

And just like that, IBTM World Barcelona has come to a close! 🌍 Thank you to everyone who joined us for: 💬 Thought-provoking sessions, exploring advocacy and the evolving role of association leaders. 📚 One-on-one ICCA Business Intelligence trainings, empowering you to maximise the potential of our database. 🤝 Our Networking Reception, where we took a moment to connect, share ideas, and enjoy some fun amidst busy workdays. It was fantastic to meet so many of you at our booth, exchange insights, and build new collaborations. Until next time, let’s keep shaping the future of the meetings industry together! #ICCAatIBTM24 #ICCAWorld #ICCATeam #PeoplePowered IBTM Events