(06 May, 2013) From gala dinners to desert camps, Site Global President David Sand shares his view on the regional incentives market and calls on DMCs to make more of their destinations....
(06 May, 2013) As the industry evolves, convention centres and meeting planners need to club together to embrace change, writes AIPC President Edgar Hirt. One of the realities both convention...
(02 Apr, 2013) Cathy Mead looks into the region’s entertainment industry – one which has truly come of age. As I commented in the last issue of meetme, the Middle East is a cultural...
(02 Apr, 2013) Delivering consistent quality of service is one of the trademarks of AIPC-certified convention centres, writes AIPC President Edgar Hirt. When value is the key issue, customers...
(21 Jan, 2013) The Middle East, particularly the Gulf region, is a melting pot of cultures, attracting not only a significant population of expatriate residents, but also an influx of visitors...
(21 Jan, 2013) As discussed in part one of this column, spatial configuration is one of the most challenging facets of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, but it is equally...
(22 Nov, 2012) In the first of a two-part series, AIPC President Edgar Hirt discusses how convention centres are addressing the need for flexible meeting space Meetings, conventions and...
(01 Oct, 2012) Shopping is a favourite pastime in the Middle East, particularly in the GCC. Over the years, the shopping culture in the region has evolved from the traditional souks to mega...
(01 Oct, 2012) At a time when global competition among convention centres and destinations is more intense than ever, centres need to differentiate themselves. One way to do this is by...
(08 May, 2012) Ernest Vincent, Chief Executive, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, shouts from the rooftops about the value of meetings. While many estimates have been made of the...