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10 Top Conference Destinations
Choosing a venue for your next high-profile event can be a difficult process. Business Destinations lends a helping hand by exploring some of the world’s most exciting destinations for meetings and conferences.
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Business Destinations travels to St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, in the heart of London’s King’s Cross, to witness the architecture and decadent displays that have made it a world-class facility
10 Top Destinations
While some countries and cities are unlikely to ever fall off of the travel industry’s radar, other lesser-known locations are gradually beginning to take centre stage. Business Destinations takes a look at the 10 top destinations that we think travellers should consider visiting on their next business trip.
How the Californian wine industry is benefitting from an influx of Chinese investors
Better wine and a new approach to tourism are putting southern California’s vineyards on the map for both wine lovers and a new wave of Chinese tourists
Weak pound sees tourist numbers soar in the UK
Despite a recent spate of terror attacks, the UK has seen a record influx of foreign visitors so far in 2017
Flights in and out of Doha suspended as political tensions keep Qatar grounded
As the diplomatic row between Qatar and other Arab countries intensifies, a significant number of flights in and out of Doha have been cancelled
The Tokyo the world needs
Tokyo is often misrepresented in popular culture, when in reality it offers a rare combination of culture, history and tradition that modern society
Hunting tourism is making a killing
Hunting tourism may be a deeply controversial topic, but for conservationists in Namibia, the lucrative industry is vital for the development of local communities
The return of supersonic travel
Supersonic flight is fast approaching a comeback, but restrictive noise regulations are standing in the way of a truly global service
Murano’s merchants of Venice
Venice has a history of glassmaking that dates back to the 13th century, but its future now looks shaky. However, efforts are being made to preserve the tradition
Backpacker tourism: Australia’s wandering workforce
Thousands of Millennials take a backpacking pilgrimage to Australia every year, a trend that is greatly benefiting the country’s agricultural industry
The art effect
While often underestimated, the power that public art holds to transform our connection to a space makes it uniquely valuable
What 2017 holds for travel
Travel continues to be one of the fastest developing sectors in the world. Laura French takes a look at what trends we could witness in the coming year
Luxuria: the importance of providing bespoke luxury travel services
The internet has resulted in increased demand for travel services, but desired luxury and sophistication cannot simply be booked online
Avios takes Agoda under its wing
Avios has partnered with leading accommodation site Agoda to allow customers to earn air miles through Agoda’s PointsMAX programmes
Five years of excellence from Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Now celebrating its fifth year of operation, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is continuing to set a high standard for hospitality in Abu Dhabi
The jewel of Kosovo
The landlocked state of Kosovo may be small, but it offers innumerable attractions and sights that make it an ideal destination for any business traveller
Meliá Hotels International provides luxury and flair in the Americas
Meliá Hotels International’s recent expansion in Latin America is the first step on a road to phenomenal future growth, writes María Umbert
CITY Guides
Madrid guide
Madrid has long been esteemed for its culture, climate and excellent business facilities. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, here’s our guide to one of Spain’s best cities
Pick of the best: Christmas markets in Europe
With the festive season in full swing, Europe’s cities are alive with mulled wine, roast chestnuts and bratwurst. Laura French takes a look at some of the best Christmas markets on the continent
Venice: doomed to become a historical Disneyland?
Once the most important trading outpost in Europe, Venice is now known simply as a magnet for global tourists. Jules Gray asks the crucial question: does the city need to diversify its economy in order to survive?
Tel Aviv: one of the world’s best entrepreneurial destinations
Israel’s cultural capital has made a name for itself as a thriving ‘start-up nation’ on the world stage
Mongolia’s digital detox
Mongolia is slowly going online, yet tourists are still choosing to unplug in the world’s most sparsely populated country
Harpa Concert Hall lights up conference scene
Located amid Iceland’s stunning natural attractions, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre has transformed the international conference experience
Dual citizenship is a matter of global openness, not divided loyalty
It can be a thorny issue for some governments, but dual citizenship remains the best way for modern humans to embrace being citizens of the world
Austria Center Vienna: providing space for big ideas
The Austria Center Vienna opens up unique formats for conferences and creates ideal spaces for exchanging ideas, writes Nicole Krebs
Park Beau Site reaches the summit as mountain metropolis
Offering a seamless combination of modernity and heritage, the Swiss Zermatt provides the perfect setting for travellers to truly relax
Meeting on the high seas
Event organisers are just now opening their eyes to the benefits conferences and incentives at sea can bring to their businesses