Our September issue is being carefully polished and trimmed at a time when business events continue to wait for an opportunity to show up. In this newsletter, you can check out our curated selection of news highlighting some worldwide alliances, strategic announcements and exclusive interviews.
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Bangkok to Have a New Convention Centre in September

The new QSNCC is scheduled to be open 2022 with 5 times larger space. With $500 million investment value, TCC Assets aims to set the new center as “The Ultimate Inspiring World Class Event Platform for All”.
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"What remains of concern is that the industry lacks identity"

Elevating the hotel sector and championing sustainable changes, HBAA is the trade association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry. We spoke with Juliet Price, consultant executive director at HBAA.

Sarawak as First Malaysian State to Join GDS Movement

Sarawak is joining the GDS-Index for Business Events and Tourism by launching the GDSI Partnership Programme - Sarawak Region comprising 30 committee members consisting of academia, associations, and industry partners. Check it here

"Organisations need to embed environmental considerations"

The Environmental Coalition On Standards is an international NGO, established in 2001, to enhance the voice of the environment within standardisation systems. Chloé Fayole explained why we shouldn't take that for granted. HQ Interview

Africa's Travel & Tourism Summit Set to Take Off

South African Tourism will host the first ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit, which is set to take place from 19th to 21st September 2021, coinciding with Tourism Month in South Africa.
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Fukuoka, the First Japanese City to Join Hybrid City Alliance

The Hybrid City Alliance brings together like-minded destinations to offer a simple, streamlined, transparent and free to access approach to engaging with multiple locations for hybrid and multi-city events. Read the story here

Number 100: The Time it Takes to Build Bridges

We have known since last year that our 100th edition would be celebrated behind closed doors.

Once upon a time we decided to launch a magazine specifically for associations based in Brussels. Many stories were told, several studies were shared, and even several destinations started their adventures on our pages.

How long can a magazine exist? As long as readers find it worth reading.

CHECK OUT OUR NUMBER 100 HERE!