No images? Click here Traditional income streams have been brutally challenged over the last 2 years, which allows association to now confront the previous conventions and to write a new playbook that sustains the new environment you are now living in. Managing an association or being on its board, in the ever-developing economic climate is challenging, but not impossible. Your goal should not be to just survive amongst the changing economy, but to thrive! By surrounding yourself with bright people and not be intimidated by daunting opportunities, you are halfway there. AIPC Future Shapers Prepare to Take Centre Stage in 2023Thirteen new candidates have been accepted into the eight-month accelerated leadership course, which aims to propel developing industry leaders to the next level in their careers to address the challenges faced by convention centre managers.ICC Sydney Launches New Interactive Mapping ToolICC Sydney has launched its Interactive Venue Map to assist event organisers to plan and promote their events. The tool is another enhancement in the venue's raft of in house services and products, bringing its spaces to life and making event planning for organisers easier. Valencia: Sustainable Events with a Mediterranean FeelValencia has long established itself as an ideal stage for meetings and events and now it is also taking the spotlight as a leader in sustainability, having just been voted European Green Capital 2024 after holding the title of European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2023. A Reflection on the COP26 Legacy for GlasgowFeedback from Glasgow’s tourism and conventions sector found that more than half (60%) of city tourism businesses improved their sustainability credentials as a result of COP26, with a particular focus on reducing food waste and lowering energy consumption.BESarawak: How to Tap New Social Ground Through Events!Who would have thought that Sarawak, resting on Borneo, would take over as one of the spearheads of legacy building in the global business events industry. Read the inspiring stories of the Malaysian state here as it navigates the social impacts of its key economic areas. Singapore's MICE industry is Poised for a Sharp RecoveryThe city-state is set to welcome a bullish return of MICE and business travel on the back of strong booking of large-scale meetings and events, launch of the refreshed INSPIRE Global 2.0 incentive programme and a concerted sustainability drive in Singapore. HQ Media Kit 2023 If you would like to collaborate with HQ Magazine in 2023, do not hesitate to get in touch: Vivian Xu, Managing Director |