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BestCities Announces New Board for 2012
7 December 2011. Download PDF
Abstract: BestCities Global Alliance announces Jerad Bachar as Board Chair for 2012...
Melbourne to Host Largest Medical Event
29 November 2011. Download PDF
Abstract: Melbourne secures right to host 2014 International Aids Conference...
Puerto Rico honours its Ambassadors
5 August 2011
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Abstract: Puerto Rico's Ambassador Program Week recognizes the efforts of its 400 volunteers.......
More than 97% clients rate BestCities The Best
13 Ocober 2011
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Abstract: 97% of clients reported their expectations matched or exceeded....
Melbourne Wins Cardiology Congress 2014
15 July 2011
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Abstract: Melbourne has had another major events win with one of the world's largest and most prestigious medical conferences....
New Meet San Juan website
02 May 2011
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Abstract: The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau has launched a new interactive website dedicated to meetings and conferences ....
New Conferences deliver GBP8 million for Edinburgh
31 March 2011
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Abstract: Edinburgh will receive a GBP8 million injection into the economy thanks to new business conferences booked to be held in the city...
MCVB Snares a Trifecta at Victorian MEA Awards
11 March 2011
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Abstract: Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) was recognised for its record results and groundbreaking innovations, taking out three awards at the prestigious Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Victorian Awards, held at The Sebel Albert Park last night...
Cape Town takes over BestCities reins in 2011
11 January 2011
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Abstract: After an action packed year that saw BestCities Global Alliance launching a new website; the appointment of a UK-based business development executive to maintain stronger client relationships...
Conferences Worth £6.5M Help Edinburgh Weather the Deep Freeze
9 December 2010
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Abstract: Business tourism has delivered some early Christmas Cheer to deep freeze Edinburgh. A total of nineteen new meetings valued at an estimated £6.5M to the local economy have been confirmed in the past month...
PR experts set to meet in Melbourne
26 October 2010
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Abstract: Melbourne has won the right to host the World Public Relations Forum 2012, marking the first time the prestigious Business Event has been held in Australia....
Edinburgh Conference Business Hits £40M
5 October 2010
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Abstract: The value of conference meetings already confirmed this year by Edinburgh has now reached £40.4 million. The figures have been released by the Edinburgh Convention Bureau (ECB)...
Vancouver to Host Prestigious Meeting of International Route Development Planners
16 September 2010
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Abstract: Over 2,500 international delegates representing airlines, airports and tourism authorities from every continent will gather in Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre from September 19 to 21 for the 16th World Route Development Forum...
Cape Town bids to host UN Climate Change Conference
13 August 2010
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Abstract: Cape Town has set its sights on hosting the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place next year...
Vancouver on Show During BestCities Client Workshop
August 2010
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Abstract: Vancouver, BC: Tourism Vancouver’s Meeting and Convention Sales team was delighted to welcome key customers to Vancouver last week for the BestCities Client Workshop, July 27 to 31...
BestCities Global Alliance: The Power of 8
24 June 2010
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Abstract: In 1999, the CEO’s of the convention bureaus of Boston, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Vancouver met to officially discuss the formation of a new alliance. A few months later, in February 2000, the world’s first convention bureau alliance was born...
The Potato Chips in £700,000 to the Edinburgh Economy
July 2010
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Abstract: The humble potato is set to serve up a mouth watering £700,000 boost to the Edinburgh economy. The Edinburgh Convention Bureau has announced that the 8th World Potato Congress will be staged in the city in 2012. At least 600 potato specialists from around the world will attend the event 417 years after Sir Walter Raleigh, the Elizabethan explorer, introduced the vegetable to England...
Dubai wins major medical congress for 2012
24 June 2010
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Abstract: The city of Dubai has won its bid to host the World Congress of Cardiology in 2012. Through the World Congress of Cardiology, the World Heart Federation offers an international stage for the latest developments in science and public outreach in the field of cardiovascular health. The conference is estimated to attract around 10,000 delegates and inject Dhs65 million (US$18 million) into the local economy...
International conference marks health of Melbourne for meetings and events
June 2010
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Abstract: Melbourne has won the right to host the International Lactation Consultant Conference 2013. Announcing the win, Ms Sandra Chipchase, CEO of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), said the conference was estimated to attract around...
Vancouver Hosts Top Cruise Trade Conference
June 2010
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Abstract: Vancouver, BC: From June 2 to 6, Vancouver will welcome Cruise3sixty, the leading education and networking event for all cruise industry travel professionals in North America. This will be the first time in the six-year history of the conference that...
Cape Town retains position in ICCA global ranking despite fiercely competitive market conditions
May 2010
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Abstract: Cape Town is still the top destination for conferences in Africa and the Middle East after retaining the 35th position in the 2009 ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) global ranking; this despite ...
Copenhagen Sustainable Meetings Protocol for the Global Events Industry Launched on World Earth Day
22 April 2010
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Abstract: A new advanced level guide, for sustainable event management The Copenhagen Sustainable Meetings Protocol, which uses the United Nations’ COP15 conference in Copenhagen as its case study, provides clear...
Business from associations conferences to add R446 million to Western Cape economy
22 April 2010
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Abstract: Cape Town's win to host the 8th World Congress for the World Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases is further testament to the city’s desirability as a premier conference and meetings destination post 2010.
Cape Town Enthralls Top Indian Executives
9 April 2010
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Abstract: Ten top executives from the business travel industry in India are currently being hosted in Cape Town and the Western Cape, with one of them commenting that Cape Town is one of the best destinations he has been to in the last ten years.
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