Dubai and Houston collaborate to maintain ICCA momentum

Details: Category: Show; Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 11:15

ICCA initiates countdown to ICCA Congress in Houston in 2019 at IMEX America
At IMEX America, BestCities Global Alliance partner-cities Dubai and Houston promised continuity between the record-breaking 2018 ICCA Congress, which will take place in 11-14 November 2018 in Dubai, and the 2019 ICCA Congress, which will take place 27-30 October 2019 in Houston.

NOEA to host live crisis scenario at convention

Details: Category: Agency & Association; Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 11:00

National Outdoor Events Association convention

The Annual Convention for the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) will feature a set piece issues management workshop that will see a live scenario presented to the delegation. The scenario will not be pre-agreed, and will test attendee’s ability to think under pressure, aiding decision making and understanding on how to handle major issues should they encounter a real-life situation.

Borthwick Castle 'Exclusively Yours' for day meetings

Details: Category: Venues & Events; Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:45

MAJESTIC SCOTTISH VENUE LAUNCHES NEW EVENTS PACKAGE FOR 15-60 DELEGATES
Borthwick Castle, the ‘best kept’ fifteenth-century keep in Scotland, just 30-minutes from Edinburgh city centre and airport, is now available year-round for corporate retreats, meetings and briefings subsequent to a multi-million pound restoration and refurbishment. Award-winning chef Derek Johnstone is on hand to prepare bespoke menus for up to 60 guests whilst the location of the historic castle lends itself to quintessentially Scottish pursuits such as whisky tasting, river fishing and golf.

Event software company Aventri acquires ITN International

Details: Category: Technology; Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:30

Leading event management software (EMS) company Aventri has announced the acquisition of ITN International, the industry leader in NFC, mobile and cloud-based technology. With the acquisition of ITN, and its entire global team, Aventri will broaden its current onsite technology and service offerings, allowing the company to expand its global reach and the events that they support.