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September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
IBTM World 2020 transitions to virtual
IBTM World
IBTM Events today announces that IBTM World 2020 will transition to being a virtual event this year. This difficult decision ... Read more
September 18, 2020September 16, 2020
More than a destination… Istanbul
Destinations
As a destination that holds an 8500-year long history and exceptional hospitality in its heart, Istanbul is growing as a ... Read more
September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
Check-ins for you and your delegates
Wellness
This blog was written by the founder of Stress Matters, Laura Capell-Abra. The long queues, the inability to find the ... Read more
September 14, 2020
IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news
Trends, Wellness
As our industry begins to rebuild and recover from the pandemic, here we take a look at some the key ... Read more
August 29, 2020September 2, 2020
Making that long-distance relationship work
Events, Tech
Remote and hybrid events present challenges for us all. For interpreters, there are particular concerns. Interpreters are key to the ... Read more
August 28, 2020August 28, 2020
My pitch experience: Event Professionals Journal
Event Tips
This blog was written by Bernadette Palombo, the founder of the Event Professional Journal, who was one of the finalists ... Read more
August 26, 2020August 27, 2020
“Work is part of life, and life is part of work”: Tips for working from home
Wellness
The term “work-life balance” demands that life and personal emotions should be kept out of the workplace. The goal should ... Read more
August 25, 2020August 27, 2020
A day in the life of John Martinez: Working from Home
Wellness
The way we structure our days has changed since the pandemic began. Now working from home, it’s sometimes harder to ... Read more
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020
How to achieve work-life harmony
Wellness
Looking after ourselves is integral to living a healthy and balanced life. I don’t believe in the term “work-life balance”. ... Read more
August 19, 2020August 19, 2020
Noteworthy destinations and hotel groups to be joined by leading Hosted Buyers at IBTM World 2020
Press Releases
IBTM has today announced a raft of new exhibitors, including Meliá Hotels International, Titanic Hotels, Ibiza Convention Bureau and the ... Read more
August 19, 2020August 19, 2020
Pitching at IBTM World’s EBA: a real Zenith Experience!
Event Tips, Events
This blog was written by Judith Zaragoza, the founder of Zenith Experience, who was one of the finalists of IBTM ... Read more
August 14, 2020August 21, 2020
John Martinez talks about “Leadership – is it “Work-life Balance” or “Work-life harmony?”
IBTM Connect
John Martinez, CEO and Founder of Shocklogic, an award-winning events technology company, will be presenting “Leadership – is it “Work-life ... Read more
August 4, 2020August 17, 2020
How is our industry moving forwards?
industry, Trends
With the business events industry starting to reopen in many countries, and the rest of the world lobbying to be ... Read more
August 3, 2020August 14, 2020
IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news
Trends
As our industry begins to rebuild and recover from the pandemic, here we take a look at some the key ... Read more
July 30, 2020August 25, 2020
FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona
Events, IBTM Connect
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Jordi Estruga, Guest Events Operations Director, from the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via ... Read more
July 29, 2020July 29, 2020
Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto
industry, People In Industry
This blog was written by Paul Cook, Events Content Writer, Hybrid and Virtual Events Producer. It’s all well and good creating ... Read more
July 28, 2020July 28, 2020
Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!
Events, Tech
This year, we’re launching an exciting new concept for our Tech Watch Awards to reflect the increasing significance of technology ... Read more
July 22, 2020July 28, 2020
The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2
Events, industry, People In Industry
Welcome to part 1 of the JMIC Manifesto webinar: Economic Recovery Using Business Events. For ease of access, we have ... Read more
July 22, 2020July 22, 2020
IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news
Events, industry
As our industry begins to rebuild and recover from the pandemic, here we take a look at some the key ... Read more
July 16, 2020July 28, 2020
The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1
Events, industry, People In Industry, Trends
Welcome to part 1 of the JMIC Manifesto webinar: Economic Recovery Using Business Events. For ease of access, we have ... Read more
July 15, 2020July 16, 2020
Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows
Events
This post is written by Paul Cook – blogger, writer, researcher, and founder of Planet Planit, a specialised content consultancy for events ... Read more
July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC
IBTM Connect
As part of our IBTM Asia Pacific launch, including the launch of our 2021 theme of ‘Inventing The Future’, we ... Read more
July 13, 2020July 14, 2020
Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019
Career Development, Events, People In Industry
Mentoring has myriad benefits for individuals and companies, and for some ‘young’ businesses, can play a key role in scaling ... Read more
July 13, 2020July 16, 2020
Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)
Destination, People In Industry
It feels like we have been living in a movie since March when the coronavirus was declared a pandemic and ... Read more
July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
The world has stopped moving. We’ve found ways to come together but our global economy is in distress. Business events ... Read more
July 9, 2020July 22, 2020
The future of event tech is in your hands
Events, industry, Tech
What is next on the menu of offerings from technology providers is in your hands. You decide. You are the ... Read more
July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!
Events, People In Industry
We’re excited to announce that our 2020 ‘Event Business Accelerator’, an investment and mentoring programme for event industry entrepreneurs, is ... Read more
June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry
IBTM Connect, People In Industry, sustainability
It feels like we’re at a crossroads in how we think about sustainability and the events industry. The last few ... Read more
May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
How to optimise working from home
IBTM Connect, people
With several weeks of working from home under our belt, many of us have been on a learning curve, working ... Read more
May 13, 2020June 2, 2020
How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
The second part of Steff Berger’s FAQ series looks more closely at the practical things you need to consider when ... Read more
May 11, 2020June 2, 2020
The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
Steff Berger, who recently appeared on IBTM Connect in her webinar about MICE Crisis Communications, sat down with all your ... Read more
May 6, 2020July 22, 2020
In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest
IBTM Connect, Tech
Imagine that you are a rock star. You have made a fortune, which has come from many sources, from performing ... Read more
May 5, 2020June 3, 2020
Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger
People In Industry
Ahead of her webinar, we sat down with Steff Berger to get to know more about the world of crisis ... Read more
May 3, 2020July 13, 2020
Managing your mental health at events
People In Industry, Wellness
As the founder of Eventwell, Helen Moon is well placed to understand and assist with mental health issues within the ... Read more
April 30, 2020April 29, 2020
Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon
IBTM Connect, ideas
A few weeks ago, we were joined on a webinar by Helen Moon, the founder of Eventwell and a mental ... Read more
April 29, 2020July 22, 2020
Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking
IBTM Connect, Tech
Pivoting events from physical to virtual has been the cry of some in the events space since the COVID-19 impact ... Read more
April 28, 2020June 3, 2020
Rest and wellbeing
Wellness
I won’t rest until I finish that budget… I won’t rest until I have that application approved… In our culture, ... Read more
April 27, 2020June 3, 2020
Wellbeing in play
Wellness
To introduce their upcoming webinar on Wednesday, we asked our speakers to share the context for their theme: what you ... Read more
April 9, 2020June 3, 2020
Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times
Wellness
To have an understanding of how to manage your mental health and stress during unpredictable times, it is important to ... Read more
April 8, 2020June 2, 2020
How to market your destination during a travel ban
Destination, IBTM Connect
Destinations and destination management companies, such as country convention bureaus and tourist boards, have been hit hard by the travel ... Read more
April 6, 2020June 2, 2020
Make working from home fun
IBTM Connect
Anthony T. Hincks, the writer of “An Author of Life” once said: “When you work from home there is no ... Read more
April 2, 2020June 2, 2020
Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader
Career Development
Staying optimistic during difficult times can be daunting, but it’s doable. In this post, I will describe a three-step process ... Read more
March 26, 2020June 2, 2020
5 ways to make remote meetings successful
IBTM Connect, Networking
In the current situation, a lot of us are turning to video conferencing and remote meetings to make sure we ... Read more
March 16, 2020June 2, 2020
3 top tips for working at home
Career Development, IBTM Connect
As most companies adopt a form of isolation, following announcements from governments this week, you may find yourself working from ... Read more
October 10, 2019June 4, 2020
How can influencer marketing contribute to your strategic plan?
Social Media
At IBTM World’s new immersive zone, IBTM Accelerate, ex-MPI president and Founder of Word of MICE Mariska Kesteloo ran the ... Read more
October 7, 2019June 3, 2020
Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform
Tech
How would you feel if we told you that in the future, you wouldn’t have to travel anywhere for your ... Read more
October 2, 2019June 3, 2020
Working towards a more sustainable events industry; Tips and tricks for exhibitors
Social Media
Global concerns about the environment have sparked discussion and debate in the events industry in recent months, and this has ... Read more
August 15, 2018June 3, 2020
Spotlight on stress management
Wellness
There’s no denying that an industry where you’re often working long hours across international time zones, to ensure thousands of ... Read more

IBTM World 2020 transitions to virtual

IBTM World

September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

More than a destination… Istanbul

Destinations

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Check-ins for you and your delegates

Wellness

September 14, 2020

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

Trends, Wellness

August 29, 2020September 2, 2020

Making that long-distance relationship work

Events, Tech

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

My pitch experience: Event Professionals Journal

Event Tips

August 26, 2020August 27, 2020

“Work is part of life, and life is part of work”: Tips for working from home

Wellness

August 25, 2020August 27, 2020

A day in the life of John Martinez: Working from Home

Wellness

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

How to achieve work-life harmony

Wellness

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Noteworthy destinations and hotel groups to be joined by leading Hosted Buyers at IBTM World 2020

Press Releases

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Pitching at IBTM World’s EBA: a real Zenith Experience!

Event Tips, Events

August 14, 2020August 21, 2020

John Martinez talks about “Leadership – is it “Work-life Balance” or “Work-life harmony?”

IBTM Connect

August 4, 2020August 17, 2020

How is our industry moving forwards?

industry, Trends

August 3, 2020August 14, 2020

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

Trends

July 30, 2020August 25, 2020

FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona

Events, IBTM Connect

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto

industry, People In Industry

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!

Events, Tech

July 22, 2020July 28, 2020

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2

Events, industry, People In Industry

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news

Events, industry

July 16, 2020July 28, 2020

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1

Events, industry, People In Industry, Trends

July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows

Events

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC

IBTM Connect

July 13, 2020July 14, 2020

Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019

Career Development, Events, People In Industry

July 13, 2020July 16, 2020

Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)

Destination, People In Industry

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

July 9, 2020July 22, 2020

The future of event tech is in your hands

Events, industry, Tech

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!

Events, People In Industry

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry

IBTM Connect, People In Industry, sustainability

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

How to optimise working from home

IBTM Connect, people

May 13, 2020June 2, 2020

How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

May 11, 2020June 2, 2020

The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

May 6, 2020July 22, 2020

In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest

IBTM Connect, Tech

May 5, 2020June 3, 2020

Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger

People In Industry

May 3, 2020July 13, 2020

Managing your mental health at events

People In Industry, Wellness

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020

Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon

IBTM Connect, ideas

April 29, 2020July 22, 2020

Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking

IBTM Connect, Tech

April 28, 2020June 3, 2020

Rest and wellbeing

Wellness

April 27, 2020June 3, 2020

Wellbeing in play

Wellness

April 9, 2020June 3, 2020

Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times

Wellness

April 8, 2020June 2, 2020

How to market your destination during a travel ban

Destination, IBTM Connect

April 6, 2020June 2, 2020

Make working from home fun

IBTM Connect

April 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader

Career Development

March 26, 2020June 2, 2020

5 ways to make remote meetings successful

IBTM Connect, Networking

March 16, 2020June 2, 2020

3 top tips for working at home

Career Development, IBTM Connect

October 7, 2019June 3, 2020

Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform

Tech

August 15, 2018June 3, 2020

Spotlight on stress management

Wellness

IBTM World 2020 transitions to virtual

More than a destination… Istanbul

Check-ins for you and your delegates

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

Making that long-distance relationship work

My pitch experience: Event Professionals Journal

“Work is part of life, and life is part of work”: Tips for working from home

A day in the life of John Martinez: Working from Home

How to achieve work-life harmony

Noteworthy destinations and hotel groups to be joined by leading Hosted Buyers at IBTM World 2020

Pitching at IBTM World’s EBA: a real Zenith Experience!

John Martinez talks about “Leadership – is it “Work-life Balance” or “Work-life harmony?”

How is our industry moving forwards?

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona

Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto

Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2

IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1

Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows

What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC

Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019

Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)

10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore

The future of event tech is in your hands

The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!

Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry

How to optimise working from home

How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger

The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger

In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest

Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger

Managing your mental health at events

Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon

Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking

Rest and wellbeing

Wellbeing in play

Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times

How to market your destination during a travel ban

Make working from home fun

Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader

5 ways to make remote meetings successful

3 top tips for working at home

How can influencer marketing contribute to your strategic plan?

Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform

Working towards a more sustainable events industry; Tips and tricks for exhibitors

Spotlight on stress management