Destination Canada's International Convention Attraction Fund supports high-value association win for Ottawa. Ottawa Tourism has announced that Canada's capital has been selected to host the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) 2029 Annual Conference, further strengthening the city's position as a leading destination for international association meetings with meaningful economic, professional and community impact. Taking place from 20-23 May 2029, the con

Legends global partners with Coventry City Football Club and Coventry Building Society Arena, marking a new era for Coventry, where matchday meets the main stage Backed by a joint £15m investment into the partnership over the next three years, the partnership is set to generate even more opportunity for conferences & events at Coventry Building Society Arena Legends Global to bring Simon Rogan's umbel restaurant group to the venue in new 'mini residency’ collaboration Legen

For conventions of 1,500 to 2,000 delegates, Rogers Centre Ottawa offers building exclusivity, citywide visibility and a highly connected event experience Rogers Centre Ottawa is seeing strong momentum in a segment where the venue and destination are especially well matched: conventions of around 1,500 to 2,000 delegates. Events of this size are large enough to create real presence in the city, while still being ideally scaled to unlock many of the advantages that make Ottawa

On-demand credentials turn psychology, risk readiness and wellness into practical tools for stronger incentive travel programs The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has launched the first three of its new Specialty Certifications, expanding its professional development offering with focused, on-demand education in incentive travel psychology, risk management and wellness. The new credentials respond directly to demand from SITE members for practical, career-a

Changing Museum exhibitions create fresh delegate experiences while the venue’s trusted conference offer remains consistent British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is helping organisers combat venue fatigue by combining dependable conference facilities and service with a changing programme of Museum exhibitions that creates something new for delegates each time they return. For the Museum, every major new display or exhibition is effectively its version of a refurbishment.

Event industry foundation Meeting Needs is aiming to top a quarter of a million pounds, from runners and walkers generating sponsorship of the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year, since the foundation began participating annually a decade ago. Meeting Needs has already signed up 28 participants for the October event and is looking for another 12 to join the team. Meeting Needs trustee Kate Conway, who manages the team participation each year, said: “We have a great team spi

Ottawa Tourism is celebrating the launch of Air Transat’s new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Ottawa, further strengthening access between Europe and Canada’s capital for association, corporate and incentive event organisers. The seasonal route will operate three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays until 23 October 2026. It adds a third transatlantic connection from Ottawa International Airport, building on Air France’s non-stop service between Paris-

Antwerp is preparing to welcome the European and global chemistry community as the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress, ECC10, arrives in the city next week. Taking place from 12 to 16 July 2026 at A Room with a ZOO, the congress will bring researchers, industrial chemists, academics, early-career scientists and sector leaders to one of the world’s most significant chemistry destinations. Hosted by the Royal Flemish Chemical Society, KVCV, ECC10 will combine a high-level scientif

Prague-headquartered DMC joins the Network from 1 July, reinforcing DMC Network’s “We’re Here for You” promise through local knowledge, accountability and owner-led expertise DMC Network has announced Senator Meetings & Incentives, Senator M&I, as its newest member, effective 1 July 2026, bringing one of the Czech Republic’s leading independent destination management specialists into the Network. The announcement follows DMC Network’s recent repositioning around its global pr

The British Motor Museum has been confirmed as the host venue for Petrol & Pride 2026, as this inclusive automotive event returns to Gaydon with a larger format, broader programme and growing support from across the events sector. Petrol & Pride is a special motoring gathering created for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community which provides a platform for everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. Taking place on Sunday 26 July 2026, Petr

The central London venue highlights the value of post-conference networking, with complimentary twilight room hire, as organisations look to rebuild connection, belonging and shared team culture. BMA House is encouraging event planners to think beyond the formal conference agenda this summer, with a renewed focus on how extended time at the venue can help delegates connect, reflect and continue conversations after the programme has concluded. As hybrid and home working contin

As Legends Global accelerates its multi-venue strategy into 2026, the business has confirmed 2025 was a record year for conference and events activity across its UK portfolio, welcoming more than 1.2 million delegates and attendees. The milestone comes as Legends Global prepares to meet organisers, agencies and association clients at The Meetings Show, taking place at ExCeL London on 24 and 25 June, where the UK team will showcase the strength of its national venue portfol

More than 6,000 participants, 200 exhibitors and 1,400 presentations at P&J Live underline Aberdeen’s strength as a world-class host for major international events P&J Live has celebrated the success of the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, which brought more than 6,000 participants to Aberdeen and delivered an estimated £13.2m economic impact for the city. Hosted at the city’s state-of-the-art international conference facilities from 8 to 11 June 2026, with wider

Expanded delegate experiences, incentive options, staff investment and future hotel development highlight the venue’s place as “Where industry shapes what’s next.” British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is strengthening its corporate and association offer as organisers look for venues that can help them deliver greater value, stronger engagement and more memorable face-to-face experiences. The centrally located venue is building on its position at the heart of the UK’s automo

The 2026 conference on Environmental Peacebuilding opens at the University of Ottawa following the 2024 edition in The Hague, reflecting the value of the H2O partnership between the two capital destinations Ottawa is welcoming delegates to the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, which opens today at the University of Ottawa and runs until 19 June 2026. Convened by the Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the University of Ottawa, the confere

New SITE research shows destination knowledge and trusted relationships score more than four and a half times higher, in terms of importance, than lower-tier factors including technology, scale and financial stability SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, has released new findings from its latest SITE PULSE survey, revealing that local expertise, authentic insight and trusted reputation remain the dominant factors when incentive travel professionals select a dest

The Eastside Rooms has welcomed Chris Reynolds to the team as Business Development Director, strengthening the venue’s sales and relationship-building expertise as it continues to grow its presence across the meetings, events and hospitality sectors. Chris joins with extensive experience across hospitality, events and business development, having worked with leading brands including Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, Moxy Hotels and Marriott Hotels. His career began in event agency rol

Meeting Needs brought together 85 industry supporters at One Aldwych on Monday for its annual showcase event, celebrating another year of fundraising, grant giving and life-changing impact across the UK and overseas. The event, hosted in partnership with One Aldwych, provided an opportunity for supporters, partners, volunteers and beneficiaries to come together and see first-hand how funds raised by the meetings and events industry are being used to support small charities an

Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth The Barbican has revealed that Jackie Boughton, Director of Commercial, will step back from her full-time role in September, after 12 years helping to shape the Centre’s commercial success, hospitality and event industry profile and business events strategy. Jackie will continue to support the Barbican as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth, w

P&J Live, operated by Legends Global, will welcome the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition to Aberdeen from 8 - 11 June 2026, reinforcing the city’s status as a natural home for major international events and a global centre of energy expertise. The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) is a professional organisation for geoscientists and engineers with worldwide membership. It provides a platform for professionals in geophysics, exploration, geolog