While attending the #ICCACongress23 in Bangkok, Thailand, #DestinationDC's Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Services Melissa Riley presented as a panelist and was nominated to the ICCA Board of Directors for Destination Marketing. 🌎 Congratulations, Melissa! 👏
Our industry is lucky to have Melissa Riley. Her thought leadership, passion for progress, and overall care for the industry are unmatched. Happy to see her continuing to take on important roles and lead important conversations.
congratulations Melissa Riley! The ICCA Board could not have appointed a better new board member and is lucky to have you be part of it to help chart new paths for the organizations and to contribute to its continued impact and success!
🌐 [Internationally Recognised 1+4 MICE Capacities] UFI Event Stimulates Macao’s Economic Development
📢 The 2024 UFI Asia Pacific Conference is currently taking place in Macao! As the event organiser, the Macau Fair & Trade Association expects that this two-day event of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry will drive the development of various sectors in Macao, including media, translation, public relations, F&B, booth construction, and other exhibition-related industries.
🎯 By attracting more international conventions and exhibitions, Macao is working towards enhancing its global influence and creating valuable opportunities for industry professionals to engage in international events and network with their counterparts from around the world.
👍 Macao's MICE software and hardware capacities have garnered international recognition. With an expanded venue area and professional teams of MICE practitioners, Macao is fully equipped to host top international conferences and exhibitions. Additionally, Macao was awarded the title of "Best Convention City in Asia" in 2023, further solidifying its reputation.
🔗 For more details, please refer to the full press release at https://lnkd.in/guCFgfyd#UFIAsiaPacificConference#UFI#Macao#MICEIndustry#MICEDestination#BusinessOpportunities
The May issue of LA News is out now. Hear from Institute President Glyn Lloyd, who shares the outcomes of the ACC23 held in Bangkok earlier in May. Also included in this month's issue is updates from state divisions about what is happening across Australia & International.
#AICLA#lossadjusting#members#membership#insuranceindustry#claims#newsletter
In the May issue of LA News, read about the ACC held in Bangkok, the honouring of two outstanding AICLA members, meetings in Asia with members and other organisations and what has been happening in divisions.
Our senior partner Gerardo Figueiredo Junior was in Lisbon last week to participate in the European Food Law Association (EFLA) Congress "The future of food and Food Law", having contributed with a presentation on "The Regulation on Deforestation: a perspective for outside EU". Some of the biggest food lawyers in Europe and other countries were present, which provided a huge exchange of knowledge and updates on the current situation in food legislation in Europe and the world. #efla#foodlaw#food#health#lifesciences#europe#zeigler#zeigleradvogados
🎉 That’s a wrap for the EFLA Congress! A big thank you to all of our attendees and speakers that have joined us here in the beautiful city of Lisbon. We hope you enjoyed the programme and the fruitful discussions that were held over the last two days.
We’d also like to give a big thanks to our sponsors Arcadia International E.E.I.G. and VdA Vieira de Almeida, without which this event would have not been possible! 👏
📲 Presentations from the Congress will be shared next week to all the attendees that were present with us.
We hope to see you soon for another EFLA event!
#EFLA#EFLACongress23#foodlaw#futureoffood
Thailand's opportunity to be the host of ICCA 2023, is emphasizing the potentials of MICE in Thailand.
The International Congress and Convention Association or ICCA, is the world's major international association dedicated to the international association meetings industry. It consists of over 1,100 members in 100 countries worldwide and has organized continuous congresses for 62 editions. Thailand has been chosen as the host for the third time for The 62nd International Congress and Convention Association Congress 2023, following the first occasion in 1984 in Bangkok and in 2007 in Chonburi province.
This year Thailand will host the congress with the concept of sustainability enhancement by organizing a carbon neutral event to avoid, reduce, and offset net carbon dioxide emissions to zero and emphasize Bangkok's environmental success.
Being the host of the 62nd ICCA congress reinforces Thailand's image as an international conference destination, both quantity and quality. It enhances revenue generation and drives the country's economy and society forward. It also serves as a significant opportunity to drive the industry and the economy, aligning with the twenty-year strategic plan to move Bangkok forward as the 'vibrant heart of Asia' and opens doors to global business opportunities that enhance entrepreneurial capabilities and promote MICE and tourism in Thailand.
The ICCA congress will be held on November 12-15, 2023. It is expected to contribute to the GDP impact of over 59 million baht, stimulate economic activity worth 105 million baht, and generate marketing value of more than 300 million baht. This serves as Thailand's economic stimulation and network expansion to position Thailand as a World community alongside ICCA.
For more details about MICE, visit https://lnkd.in/fYTU6mv.
#TCEB#BusinessEventsThailand#MICEUpdate#ThailandMICEtoMeetYouYear2023#MICEEvents#ICCA#ICCACongress2023
Clusters play an important role when it comes to knowledge sharing and amplifying the work towards a greener future. Iceland's regional clusters are young but have already had an impact through their work alongside stakeholders across entire value chains of the green transition. Bridging conversations and projects to achieve results that matter.
In the coming week, the TCI Global Conference will be held at the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica 🌍
Wednesday, November 8th
👉 Hörður Arnarson, CEO
🕘 9 am
Thursday, November 9th
👉 Eimur, Blámi, Orkídea og Eygló
🕤 9:30 am
You can view the entire program here 👉 https://bit.ly/49lkYRJ
To secure your ticket, please visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dC7q5Cji
🌍 Dive into the World of Opportunities with Enterprise Greece’s Pavilions at International Trade Shows!
Enterprise Greece masterfully organizes Greece's pavilions, uniting diverse exhibitors under a powerful national, industry, or theme brand. If you're looking to meet high-quality, reliable Greek businesses showcasing their products and services on the global stage, our pavilions are the perfect meeting point.
Greek businesses join our National Pavilions to enjoy:
- Strong Branding: They stand out with a unifying brand that highlights the best of Greece.
- Targeted Exposure: They reach their target audience in a prime location, with the backing of Greece's global market support.
- Hassle-Free Participation: They navigate international exhibiting effortlessly, avoiding language barriers, currency issues, and bureaucratic hurdles.
- Business Growth: They leverage shared services, cost-saving options, and exclusive networking opportunities to expand their business.
Enterprise Greece offers a Seamless Trade Show Journey with:
📍 Prime Locations
🛎️ Exclusive Business Lounge & Hospitality
🌟 Pre-Show Promotions & Expert Support
We Showcase the Best of Greece!
Our pavilions are not just spaces, but dynamic ecosystems where industry leaders connect, collaborate, and create lasting business relationships. https://lnkd.in/ddhwR-93#EnterpriseGreece#InternationalTradeShows#BusinessOpportunities#GlobalExposure#TradeShowExcellence#GreekExhibitors
Zanzibar is shaping up to be a technology hub in East Africa, with a number of #projects under planning to develop the ecosystem and attract more international companies.
1. #SiliconZanzibar: Public-private partnership to attract and relocate tech companies and workers, offering incentives such as work visas, tax exemption, and access to a supportive ecosystem.
2. #Fumba Town: Futuristic city on Zanzibar's largest island, home to tech companies and other businesses, designed to be sustainable and eco-friendly.
Other projects projects include;
>> #ZanzibarInnovationHub: New state-of-the-art facility to provide co-working space, training, and support to tech startups and entrepreneurs.
>> #ZanzibarTechFund: New venture capital fund to invest in early-stage tech companies in Zanzibar.
>> #ZanzibarTechCode Challenge: New annual competition to award prizes to the best tech startups in Zanzibar.
Some Key Numbers I have seen is they plan;
a) #10 years of #corporatetaxexemption for tech companies in Silicon Zanzibar.
b) #5,000 residential units in FumbaTown.
c) #28floors in the #BurjZanzibar, the world's tallest eco-building (My current favorite 😄 - you must check this one out - #https://burjzanzibar.com/
It looks like #Zanzibar is committed to developing its tech ecosystem and attracting more international companies, with a number of projects under planning.
Join me at this years #GCCMAfrica 2023 in ZNZ to unpack these and more opportunities for the amazing island.
#innovation#Iot#Smartcities#ArtificialInteligence#MachineLearning#FTTx#DigitalInfra#Datacenter#Subsea
🌍🔗 Mark your calendars for the Africa 2023 #GCCM on 12-13th October in Zanzibar! 🌅
This is your chance to connect with 200+ delegates, featuring key decision-makers from Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 companies. We're thrilled to announce that CMI is not just attending, but we're also a proud silver sponsor of this pivotal event. 🌐✨
Don't forget to attend our panel session where our expert Kevin Mutuma will delve into pressing topics and insights!
📅 12-13th October 2023
📌 Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa – Zanzibar
#iConnect#CMI#connectivity
Author - Vice President and Chairman of the Board Shanghai Chapter at European Union Chamber of Commerce in China - Attorney at law Managing Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel - Founder of DP Group
We published a report about the China International Import Expo.
In the lead up to the 6th CIIE taking place from this weekend, we surveyed our member companies in Shanghai about their experiences with the CIIE.
We found that participation has fallen since the first CIIE in 2018 by 10 percentage points. While renewal rates remain high, new attendees have been harder to attract due to logistical barriers and high costs of participation - especially for SME.
Overall, it is seen by our members as a political show, best placed for promotion and marketing rather than business impacts.
Our report suggests recommendations for how the CIIE can be improved going forward, to find out more read the full report here:
https://lnkd.in/gbNJGXS6#europeanchamber
Destinations International Team member. Storyteller and innovation enthusiast who finds passion where data meets strategy.
5moOur industry is lucky to have Melissa Riley. Her thought leadership, passion for progress, and overall care for the industry are unmatched. Happy to see her continuing to take on important roles and lead important conversations.