A New Era

A New Era

CIM: Mr. Jung, what are you currently focusing on when promoting South Korea as a MICE destination? Chang Wook Jung: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KTO recently held a “MICE Global Leap Declaration Ceremony” and set three goals to enter the “K-MICE...
Five Questions for Geoff Donaghy

Five Questions for Geoff Donaghy

CIM: What are the biggest challenges on the road to a sustainable future from an event venue’s perspective? Geoff Donaghy: ICC Sydney drives social and economic benefits through business events, although as a major venue, it can generate a significant carbon...
Experts’ Corner: Five Questions for Deborah Rothe

Experts’ Corner: Five Questions for Deborah Rothe

How important is the MICE industry at ITB Berlin?MICE has always been an important part of ITB Berlin, as has business travel. The VDVO [a German association of decision-makers in the meeting and event industry], our official MICE partner, will have a big presence at...
Five Questions for Florian Müller

Five Questions for Florian Müller

CIM: Mr. Müller, everyone is currently talking about the metaverse. Do hotels really need to get on board there now?Florian Müller: First of all, it’s important to know that Web 3.0 is more than just the metaverse. Web 3.0 is the iceberg, and the metaverse is...
SEC Welcomes Global Congress to Scotland for the First Time

SEC Welcomes Global Congress to Scotland for the First Time

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is set to welcome the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science, reportedly marking the first time it has returned to the UK since 1935. Attracting 3,000 soil scientists from across the globe, the event entitled Soil Science – Crossing...
Abu Dhabi Teams Up With SITE To Enhance Incentive Travels

Abu Dhabi Teams Up With SITE To Enhance Incentive Travels

The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has signed a strategic partnership with the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) to enable employees and key stakeholders to...