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Picture this -> you’re travelling to an event, your flight/ train is delayed, and when you arrive at the destination, you are standing at the train station trying to figure out what ticket to buy to get to your hotel, in a different language. All events must have the public transport tickets included in the event ticket. 1️⃣ More sustainable. 2️⃣ Encourages attendees to explore the city more. 3️⃣ It eliminates the need for attendees to figure out which ticket they need to buy - saves time. Make this a standard practice to include local public transport in the event ticket. I’ve seen this at BUGA Mannheim, at the Destination Alliance City DNA Summer School in Gdansk and this example is from the Zurich MICE Days event in Zurich. When people come to a new destination and don’t know the transport system and local language, they don’t use the public transport. Make it easy to use. Would you incorporate it into your events?

🤩 This year, the European Capitals of Culture programme is putting a spotlight on three delightful towns: Bad Ischl in Austria, Bodø in Norway, and Tartu in Estonia. What makes them unique? They're among the smallest places ever to be honored with this prestigious title! 🌟 🤲 Come along with us as we embark on a virtual exploration of the cultural heritage of each of these hidden treasures. 🏡 Nestled in the scenic Salzkammergut region, Bad Ischl, comprising 23 municipalities, is a historic town holding the title of 'Capital of Culture.' Once a summer residence for Emperor Franz Joseph I, its Kaiservilla witnessed pivotal moments like the signing of Austria-Hungary's declaration of war in 1914. 👉 Beyond its historical milestones, Bad Ischl has a deep-seated heritage dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. The lakeside village of Hallstatt, within its vicinity, is renowned for the Hallstatt culture (850 to 500 BCE), with excavations unearthing artifacts from nearby salt mines. 🙌 As Bad Ischl embraces its role as a European Capital of Culture, it focuses on four key areas: Power and tradition, Culture in motion, Sharing Salzkammergut, and 'Globalokal.' Through these initiatives, Bad Ischl aims to honor its past while embracing the future, and celebrating its diverse heritage. Salzkammergut 2024 Kulturhauptstadt Europas #EHL #EuropeanCapitalofCulture2024 #EuropeanHeritage #salzkammergut2024

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Latin America’s event scene shines bright with a unique blend of creativity, unmatched production skills, and exceptional resourcefulness that I am proud to share and highlight here today! Costa Rica's exemplifies Latin America's commitment to sustainability and innovation, bringing together experts to shape a greener future through ingenious event planning and execution. If you want to talk about green and natural experience #CostaRica is the place to go #PuraVida! #Panama shines as a testament to Latin America’s event industry disruptive style, proving that creative vision and technical finesse trump extravagant resources. #Mexico is the go-to place to produce breathtaking experiences mixing traditional elements and tech to craft a globally admired event, similar and yet different to what can be done in #Brazil 💃. #Argentina is at the center in hosting intellectual gatherings that foster cultural exchange with outstanding empathy and understanding for equality, inclusion and diversity. Meanwhile, the #dominicanrepublic dazzles with its fusion of hosting culture and vibrant style, showcasing the nation's interest in the event industry. At 032 Global we are proud to host Latin America world-class expos, summits, and conferences, showcasing not just our latin creativity but also our remarkable production skills and resourcefulness. I truly celebrate Latin America’s remarkable talent for creating extraordinary events in any context! #Vamos #WowAnywhere P.D: I’m dropping here top Destinations in 2024 in Latin America you should consider for your next corporate event, perfect mix of hospitality, tech, audiovisuals and memorable places to see and enjoy. https://lnkd.in/gDBaVG9R #LatinAmericanEventExcellence #InnovationInEvents #CorporateEvents #DestinationEvents #Summits #Conferences

Great learning and networking opportunities at the ULI Europe Conference in Milan this week. Here are some of my key takeaways. Geo-political and geo-economic shifts, protectionism and conflictive sentiments have created a polarised, fragmented, volatile and unpredictable global context that will continue to impact cross-border trade, supply chains, security, interest rates... and there is no going back. In such a complex scenario, resilience seems more important than efficiency... but the good news is that sometimes crises make the impossible possible through innovation, behavioural change and great leadership. Digital technology and Gen AI will change everything... but the EU is lagging behind and needs to join forces to catch up with far more advanced markets such as the US and China. In the built environment sector the problem is that science and technology are years ahead of building regulations, zoning plans and culture.   The attractiveness, conservation and valuation of real assets, and access to insurance, capital and finance are increasingly linked to decarbonisation. Making the case for an inclusive green transition requires going beyond the standard short-term risk/return assessment and taking a long-term holistic view that includes social, economic and environmental impacts. ESG criteria are still too broad - meaning different things to different investors - and therefore need to be implemented into simple, focused and standardised metrics. Carbon pricing can be one of the drivers of the green transition, but the industry needs transformation, integration and collaboration across the value chain. To become appealing to occupiers and investors, decarbonisation should be part of a broader value proposition. The real estate business is becoming more operational, service-oriented and based on partnership relationships rather than transactional convenience. Occupiers are looking for great landlords, less space but of the highest quality, flexibility and sustainability, in a mixed-use context supported by a rich amenity offering. It looks like we are moving away from the mantra of “location accessibility” to “destination connectivity” as every real estate asset class is becoming "closer" to hospitality. Thanks Urban Land Institute ULI Europe #realestate #urbandevelopment #sustainability #cities #construction #decarbonisation #property #

#GCBResearchInsights According to the Future Meeting Space 2023 research, 85% of respondents (fully agree and rather agree) believe that ACTIVITIES WITH LOCALS are an absolute source of inspiration. 💡 For 86% of the participants, this event element sparks enthusiasm, igniting their passion for new experiences. 🚀 And 75% can even imagine incorporating such activities into their own events or participating in them! So, whether it’s exploring hidden gems in your neighborhood or diving into cultural exchanges, connecting with locals can truly elevate your event game! Source: Future Meeting Space for Creating Meaningful Events in Challenging Times by Fraunhofer IAO and German Convention Bureau. Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA VDR - Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. PCMA PCMA EMEA Events Industry Council

Last article in Uncover about the future of trade fairs. Wrote this together with students minor Strategic Event Management Leisure & Events | Breda University of Applied Sciences and Camille Janssen. Thanks for this platform Peter Horsten and Simon De Wijs

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This is an essential and fruitful discussion. We do hope that the public conversation enabled via our international journal will contribute to this. https://lnkd.in/gnq-arXR

Fruitful discussions today in the TransiT Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation workshop - and a great opportunity to visit Swansea (although a veeery long, but low carbon train commute)! I was very intrigued by the first session, focused on the actions we would take if we were addressing decarbonisation with the urgency of a pandemic/war. We know that we don't have a planet B and we see everyday the signs of climate change, still why don't we? There might be an opportunity through this digital twin to visualise the effects of our actions - positive and not - and potentially affect behaviour change. Within TRL we know how this can work through our Smart Mobility Living Lab: London digital twin. My view is that developing toolboxes and roadmaps based on different use cases, and especially to assist the local government, might be a very promising use of it. Looking forward to the next steps of it, in the meantime: data, data and data again! #digitaltwin #decarbonisation #data