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View the latest updates on the amazing education programme and business opportunities on the ICCA Congress website: www.congress2017.iccaworld.org NOVEMBER 2017 3 HEADQUARTERS PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE INSPIRING EVENTS We believe in creative thinking, ever challenging the status quo. We create and deliver exceptional experiences that inspire. Every meeting, conference, exhibition and event is tailored to fit needs and exceed your expectations. Experience The CCD, an iconic destination in the heart of Dublin. LET US INSPIRE YOU Call us today to make a booking +353 1 856 0000, email [email protected] or visit www.theccd.ie. NOVEMBER 2017 4 HEADQUARTERS NOVEMBER 2017 5 HEADQUARTERS MEDELLIN RISES THROUGH THE RANKS Medellin, one of Colombia’s liveliest cities, has become one of the fastest-growing destinations on a global scale, going up 146 places since making its first appearance in the ICCA destination ranking reports in 2007. ccording to the data published by ICCA The results speak for themselves: Medellin not only (International Congress and Convention won a slew of accolades for its social transformation AAssociation), the most important ranking in the and innovation, most notably the Lee Kuan Yew World associative meetings industry, Medellin was ranked City Award, known as "The Nobel of Cities", in 2016, it 62th in ICCA above cities such as San Francisco, has also reported sustained growth as a touristic and Miami, Los Angeles, The Hague, Geneva, Frankfurt, business destination, attracting prestigious international Cancun, and Punta Cana. events such as World Urban Forum (2014), General Assembly of the World Tourism Organisation (2015) and Medellin secured the 62th place in the 2016 ICCA city The World Economic Forum for Latin America (2016). ranking, a huge leap from the 208th in 2007. Rapid growth This December, Medellin will host the World of Business can be observed in various markets: in the American Ideas (WOBI), and in 2018 will host the Intergovernmental ranking, Medellin is the city that reported the biggest Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem growth over the last nine years, by 320% in terms of the Services (IPBES). number of events reported to ICCA. Lima and Panama City are the two destinations behind Medellin’s growth: International hotel chains such as Hampton By Hilton 145% and 132% increased respectively in the last nine and Marriott are also eyeing the city and developing new years. projects that will add more than 1,800 new spaces to the city’s room capacity. Such remarkable growth can be attributed to the extraordinary transformation that the city has undergone Medellin has also welcomed famous artists and into one of the most innovative and livable cities in Latin celebrities in recent years, such as Guns N’ Roses, America in less than a decade, and the combined efforts Madonna, Beyoncé, and Pope Francis. by the Mayor’s Office and the Medellin Convention & Visitors Bureau, who recognise the importance of the As the meeting industry evolves, more event organisers meetings industry and the benefits the industry can are looking for different and innovative destinations, and bring to the city. Medellin is well positioned to make a bigger mark on a global stage. MORE INFORMATION Medellin Convention & Visitors Bureau Clemencia Botero, Promotion Director [email protected] WWW.MEETMEDELLIN.COM NOVEMBER 2017 5 HEADQUARTERS Korea Tourism Organisation London | Tel +44 207 321 2535 | [email protected] Anne Ridyard, Appointed representative Korea MICE Tel +44 1628 526184 | Fax +44 1628 521116 | [email protected] NOVEMBER 2017 6 HEADQUARTERS PALACONGRESSI DI RIMINI HAS BEEN RECONFIRMED THE LEADING CONFERENCE FACILITY IN ITALY Still basking in the success of last year, the Palacongressi finds itself in the limelight yet again at BEA 2017, the Festival of Italian events and live communication. A new and important accolade for the “Event&Conference Division” of “Italian Exhibition Group”. The Rimini facility took home the award for best location in the category of Italian conference centres and auditoriums. he jury, made up of experts from leading THERE’S ALWAYS A REASON TO MEET IN companies and agencies in the communication RIMINI: Tand events sector, assessed various types of Because you can count on a comprehensive venues for meetings and events, from “unexpected congress package: spaces, services and creativity. locations” to sports and cultural spaces, and Nothing is impossible here! concluded that the Palacongressi di Rimini is Italy’s Because you are looking for a valued partner, with most appealing, versatile, functional and top quality a completely reliable organisational machine. This location in the meeting industry. is why major associations and businesses keep coming back, year after year. The Palacongressi was deemed a venue capable of Because you want to be understood and amazed. perfectly combining aesthetics, design and functionality. And our hospitality and the remarkable traditions In fact, its 39 excellently equipped modular rooms, of our land are famous the world over. It’s no with noise absorbing and soundproofed wall are ideal wonder that millions of people choose us as their for parallel sessions or varying types. Italian style destination. furniture by Frau and Moroso, décor, stages and mobile Because you are looking for something beautiful technology allow for the design and staging of high- and new. And here you will find an Expo Centre profile events and conventions both on a national and and a Congress Centre which are among the most international scale. And without forgetting of course, that innovative in Europe, perfectly integrated in the city. this year the Rimini convention centre switched to full HD Because you care about the environment. And here, technology, upgrading from a 4K network to Over IP, as in the Riviera, we believe in environmental policies, well as the installation of external mega led walls and an in projects of social responsibility and solidarity. CONVENTION BUREAU DELLA RIVIERA overall improvement of internal hardware and software. Because the future has already begun and change DI RIMINI – PALACONGRESSI DI RIMINI is underway, but our soul remains true. Event & Conference Division of Italian Exhibition Group SpA Via Monte Titano, 152 47923 - Rimini (RN) tel +39 0541 711500 - fax +39 0541 711505 [email protected] [email protected] www.riminiconvention.it www.riminipalacongressi.it www.iegexpo.it NOVEMBER 2017 7 HEADQUARTERS AUSTRALIA ROCKETS TO SUCCESS WITH IAC 2017 Australia rocketed firmly into the multi-billion-dollar space industry with the hosting of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide in September 2017 - the largest conference to be held in Adelaide to date, exceeding delegate attendance by 67 per cent, and the first to be held at the newly expanded Adelaide Convention Centre. he Paris-based International Astronautical years ago. In 2014 the announcement was made that exhibition where 80 exhibitors from the space sector Federation (IAF) is the world’s leading space Adelaide was to host IAC2017, defeating Germany, Turkey showcased their latest offerings and developments. Tadvocacy body whose members include all key and the United States. space agencies, companies, societies, associations “As the first major event since completing our and institutes across 66 countries. COMPLEX PROGRAM redevelopment, IAC was always going to be a great The program for IAC2017 was extremely complex, and test to our team. Utilising every inch of area we had, in The annual conference of the world’s ‘space family’ is the used every part of the new East Wing of the Adelaide various configurations, it was a great demonstration largest gathering of the space industry in the world. Each Convention Centre. In addition to breakfasts, lunches, of the flexible nature of our venue, and I’m thrilled to year, the IAC changes country, theme and local organiser. dinners and networking sessions, there were eight report that all ran smoothly with positive feedback The Adelaide Convention Bureau, in conjunction with the plenary sessions, several highlight lectures, and more received from