Global free trade still has many hurdles left to overcome
Issues of fair trade continue to plague global relations, with many key players now applying antidumping duties on foreign imports in order to level the playing field
Venezuela crumbles under record levels of inflation
By rejecting key financial fundamentals, Venezuela’s economy has descended into chaos. The country is now struggling with the highest rate of inflation in the world
Why theme parks are the new venue of choice for event planners
Can a rollercoaster ride close a deal or ignite a spark of creativity among colleagues? A new trend for hosting business events at theme parks seems to suggest so
The benefits of hosting events in San Francisco’s biggest biotech hub
The South San Francisco area continues to flourish as a biotech hub, making it an ideal location for MICE events
The Kursaal Bern offers inspiring meetings in the Swiss capital
As the capital of Switzerland, Bern benefits from a central location, UNESCO World Heritage status, and political, economic and social stability. The Kursaal Bern is one of its most influential congress destinations
How Airbnb is helping travellers to mix business with leisure
Airbnb claims that more and more business travellers are choosing to extend the length of their stay so that they may turn work trips into a vacation
Why do banks keep trying to ruin Jules Gray’s holidays?
In trying to prevent travellers from being defrauded, banks are implementing increasingly ridiculous measures on our credit cards
IACC: what changes can we expect in the meetings industry?
The meetings industry has responded positively to a changing working environment following a series of quite extraordinary adjustments
ADNEC becomes leading event provider in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a destination for MICE events has been driven by the efforts of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Alshamel Travel on the growth of corporate travel in the GCC
Voted Best Travel Management Company, Middle East in the 2015 Business Destinations Travel Awards, Alshamel Travel is the fastest growing travel management company in a region brimming with opportunity
Online planning tool Cvent helps businesses master events
The ways in which developers are organising their events are continually changing, but with innovative online planning tools such as Cvent becoming available, hotels and venues have a chance to keep pace
Experience the riches of Athens at the Onassis Cultural Centre
In spite of severe economic turbulence and reduced funding for the arts in Greece, over the past five years the Onassis Cultural Centre has helped create an innovative and inclusive cultural scene in Athens