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A convention bureau is typically responsible for providing information regarding a location and for supporting event planners. The Prague Convention Bureau, a non-profit organisation established in 2008, is Prague’s official convention bureau, with a mission to strengthen positive awareness of the city of #Prague as a #convention and incentive destination, to increase revenue and stimulate economic growth for the municipality. “The Bureau works alongside the CzechTourism Agency and offers advice and support in acquiring components that will make any event memorable and successful, be it a #conference, #meeting, #seminar, #exhibition or #sport or #cultural event. “Convention Bureaus operate in some form in all developed cities of the world, with the purpose of promoting those destinations for major international events,” says Managing Director Roman Muška. https://lnkd.in/ek99nQeb #businessworld #digitalnews #globalnews #news #onlinenews #internationalnews #businessleaders #newsupdates #newsoftheday #businessbuilding #latestnews #subscribe #follow #businessfocus

This month's industry insights is out now 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/ecQ8P2EU Key Headlines 📰 🟨 IBTM World celebrates 20th edition in Barcelona 🟨CHS launches Leeds theme following Birmingham success 🟨Visit Belfast marks 25 years of transformation and growth 🟨EDGE Venues launches EDGE Corporate 🟨Greengage acquires Responsible Futures 🟨MIA survey reveals just 6% feel the business events sector is supported by government 🟨IBTM World Forum for advocacy brings 80 senior leaders together for meaningful debate to drive change 🟨Tourism in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire demonstrates impressive growth at £2.36 billion 🟨The QEII Centre pledges support for winter volunteering campaign #EDGEVenues #IndustryInsights #MeetingsAndEvents #EventsIndustry #IndustryUpdates

This year, the Festival of Place looks to the future and what you need to learn to prepare for a changing economy and property market – and if there is a golden thread linking the sessions together, it's health: as a catalyst for the economy, as a unifying measure for the quality of housing and as a priority for places where people thrive. This golden thread is embroidered across the event, from our opening conversation with Laura Lee (DBE) about the human-centred design brief for each Maggie's Centre to economist Mark Hepworth from The Good Economy who has spoken of health as "the next great axis of innovation-led economic development in cities and regions" – and will be speaking on the promise of Place Based Impact Investment. It can equally be found in the discussion of Life Science hubs as a fresh catalyst for places; in Daniel Black from TRUUD (Tackling Root causes upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development) presenting the evidence for health with Julia Thrift from Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) on the Healthy Homes Pledge. It underpins Muse's call for affordable and high quality homes, in a session with Elizabeth Oliveria from Muse and David Stronge from Peabody. Health is also at the heart of the Aviva backed £1bn London Cancer Hub, explored in a workshop with Olaide Oboh from Socius and charity One Small Thing on what it means to be trauma-informed in the design and development of places. It also forms a core purpose for retrofit – beyond sustainability. As the grid progressively decarbonises, the need to retrofit becomes more about health and preventing fuel poverty than achieving net zero, as Chris Brown and Nigel Banks from Octopus will explore in their Fabric Fifth session, chaired by Tamsie Thomson Hon FRIBA And finally, health lies at the heart of inequality – because it is a measure and a result of deprivation. So, other sessions are inadvertently about health too – from our debate on the future of cars with Nick Searl, Related Argent; Tim Gill; Usman Haque and Stephanie Edwards AA Dip ARB RIBA. And our conversation on creating gender inclusive places with Yemi Aladerun of Meridian Water, Sarah Ackland, Holly Lewis and Marina Milosev Health is a fitting north star for UK places – linked to climate resilience and the provision of green spaces, economic driver for good, human-centric by design. On the cusp of change, come and imagine healthy and happy places with us. Check out the agenda for the Festival of Place. My top advice for the day? Definitely make time for one of the 4 workshops: Dr Sophie Turnbull on prioritising health, Dr Julia King on unlearning surveys, 3, 2, 1, Retrofit gameshow with Civic Engineers, and becoming trauma-informed with One Small Thing and Socius. Check it out and support us by purchasing your pass! #unconference #festivalofplace #architects #ukhousing #urbanplanning #ukdevelopment #ukproperty #urbandesign #townplanning

Cork County Council has launched the Local Festival and Event Fund 2025, introducing enhanced support for festivals and events across the county. This revamped programme offers increased funding, a broader scope—including support for sporting events—and optional grants for sustainability initiatives. 🔴 Key highlights: ▪ Enhanced Support: A holistic development programme to foster growth and sustainability. ▪ Broader Scope: Now includes mechanisms to support a wide range of events, including sporting events. ▪ Sustainability Focus: Optional supplementary grants for environmentally responsible practices. Applications close on 20 January 2025. For more details and to apply, visit Cork County Council's official website: https://lnkd.in/eqk_4rst #CorkEvents #FestivalFunding #SustainableEvents #CorkCountyCouncil

***Press Release*** The Jersey International Air Display is today announcing an appeal to the public to assist in its fund raising towards ensuring that the 2024 display can take place. To date approximately half the funding has been secured (through the Government Grant and corporate sponsorship) but there is more to do. The Jersey International Air Display is recognised as being one of the most entertaining and well run Air Displays in the United Kingdom. In 2013 it was awarded the Paul Bowen Trophy for the best European Air Display and is a long standing feature of the Jersey Tourism Calendar, being one of the biggest tourism events in the Island. It is watched in person and online by over 50,000 people As the largest free event in the Island, the Air Display is funded by private sponsorship and a small government grant. This means that all families irrespective of their income can enjoy the flying display over St Aubin’s Bay and activities on the Lower Park together. Although the event has been diminished in recent years due to the restrictions that followed the COVID outbreak and required in the post pandemic recovery phase and by a shortfall of funding in this period, it is intended to ultimately return to its 2013 standard with enhanced static displays, and potentially STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) areas that complement the display. Event organiser Mike Higgins said : “We very much welcome the support of the Government of Jersey and of Ports of Jersey, however we need the help of the public. In 2023 and 2022 we received £60,000 from the Government. In previous years various amounts up to £100,000 were received as a grant. However this year, due to budgetary restrictions the annual grant has been limited to £40,000 and sadly costs have not gone down and in fact have increased substantially.” This year we have established a fully functional crowd funding page (link below) and would be extremely grateful for any support that people can give. If £5 was donated for every person who watched the display in the bay alone last year, not only would that fund the 2024 display, it would also start to put us on a more sustainable footing for future displays, which is our ultimate objective. The Jersey International Air Display is part of the DNA of our Island Community. Not only is it a significant event in the Island’s calendar for local and visitors alike, but with its origins in the previous Battle of Britain Air Display it also remains a poignant reminder of the reasons behind our Liberation, and our Liberty. It also remains a significant day for relevant charities to raise funds to care for our military veterans. Fundraising Link: https://lnkd.in/duNpheh3 More information and the latest updates on this years event can be found on our website, https://lnkd.in/eMabKmDD #fundraising #jiad24 #visitjerseyci

Museums around the world are joining non-profit foundation Ocean us in a campaign to fight climate change. Under the name "Last Call for Beauty", Ocean us is bleaching famous paintings to raise awareness of the extinction of coral reefs in the world's oceans. When famous masterpieces of art lose their color, it is a catastrophic loss. Many famous masterpieces in the world's most prestigious museums are fading. From the Palace of Versailles and the Albertina Museum to the Prado, the Guggenheim, and the National Gallery of Victoria, many major museums are participating. They are raising global awareness about coral bleaching, the alarming loss of coral in the world's oceans, and the crowdfunding campaign for the Global Coral Restoration project. The ambitious goal is to restore nine million square meters of damaged reefs worldwide by 2030. Linda Neugebauer, founder of Ocean us: "An ocean without functioning coral reefs is unthinkable. They are home to a quarter of all marine species and are essential to the survival of many coastal communities. We now have the opportunity to make a huge collective effort to restore the diversity and richness of the oceans. And to ensure that our world does not continue to lose color, and with it, life." I congratulate Creative Director Chema Herrera on the idea. Chema said: "Last Call for Beauty raises the question of how far we are willing to lose beauty. Be it in art, fashion, music, in our lives or on our planet. We all want beauty all the time, in our work, our families, and our vacations. Beauty motivates us to act. And we must act now to avoid losing one of the world's most beautiful ecosystems. The worst thing we can do is simply accept the loss of beauty in all its dimensions on our planet." More here: https://lnkd.in/g3XReK3c #LastCallForBeauty #OceanUs

🌍 Redefining Standards for Naturist and Nudist Venues 🌿 (Full Press release: www.prlog.org/13055672) We're proud to announce that NaturismRE has launched a groundbreaking Industry Standards and Accreditation Program ( https://lnkd.in/gaxme_R6) designed to transform the global naturist and nudist community. For decades, misconceptions and misrepresentation have hindered the growth of naturism. Our new initiative brings transparency, professionalism, and trust to the industry by introducing: ✅ Six Venue Categories (e.g., Naturist, Nudist, and Clothing-Optional Venues) ✅ A clear framework prioritising inclusivity, privacy, and eco-friendly practices ✅ An accreditation program to ensure venues meet high standards 🏆 What Does This Mean for the Industry? For Venues: Accreditation enhances credibility and attracts a broader audience. For Guests: A trusted system for identifying safe, respectful spaces. For Organisations: A global framework to unify and strengthen the community. This initiative also aligns with our advocacy for the Public Decency and Nudity Clarification Bill 2025 (https://chng.it/9PsNgjnZc5), helping to normalise naturism and nudism as positive and respected lifestyles. A Call to Action! We invite naturist venues, organisations, and advocates to collaborate and adopt these standards. Together, we can build a more inclusive, transparent, and professional future for naturism. Learn more or get involved: Visit: www.NaturismRE.com Email: office@naturismre.com Let’s elevate the industry and foster a global community that celebrates body positivity, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship. #NaturismRE #GlobalStandards #Inclusivity #Sustainability #NaturistVenues #BusinessExcellence #Accreditation #BodyPositivity #EnvironmentalStewardship

Today is #WorldTourismDay 📍   We talk a lot about making a positive impact – but what does that really mean? Let's break it down:   Economic Impact 🌎   We believe in empowering local communities. That’s why we partner with small, locally-owned businesses, from tour leaders and ground agents to hotels and restaurants. By choosing local, we help boost the economies of the places we visit.   Social Impact 💚   Our trips are more than just sightseeing – they’re about connection. We celebrate cultural diversity and create opportunities for travellers to engage with local communities. Tourism helps improve quality of life by providing jobs and income, and through the Explore Foundation we also contribute to community development.   Environmental Impact 🌱   As a proud B Corp™, sustainability is at our core. Every one of our trips is labelled for its carbon impact, and we support initiatives like Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Plus, for every traveller who joins us, we donate to Cool Earth and Rewilding Britain – two charities making a real difference in the fight against climate change.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eUMsN_cv ❤ #sustainability #tourism #travel #bcorp #explore

🇮🇹Sightseeing in Italy reminded me of why associations need Corporate Sponsors. We had an excellent Tour Director on our trip with Trafalgar. She has been leading tours for 44 years. She has a wealth of expertise in Italian culture, history, architecture, politics, geography, education, agriculture, industry, transportation, health care, religion, and tourism. However, each day when we stopped in a city or at a landmark for a tour, we had a Local Specialist as our guide who had deeper knowledge. This is like associations: ➡️Associations have staff with a wealth of expertise to support members and the profession or trade. ➡️Associations need sources of specialized expertise with more detailed, up-date-information for members. 🌟Corporate Sponsors can be like the Local Specialists on our Italy tour … adding a wealth of valuable information that our Tour Director couldn’t provide. P.S. - The need for Local Specialists was not a negative reflection on our Tour Director. In fact, everyone on the tour thanked our Tour Director for retaining the Local Specialists. Similarly, members thank associations for obtaining useful, educational information from Corporate Sponsors. Trafalgar Travel #association #sponsorships #fundraising #corporatepartnerships

🌱 Nature’s Playlist: Your New Soundtrack for Change!! 🎶 The Museum for the United Nations – UN Live has launched an innovative initiative called "Sounds Right". This groundbreaking project recognizes nature as an official artist on major streaming platforms, allowing us to stream nature sounds like ocean waves, rainstorms, and bird songs to support conservation efforts. After only 5 months live, the project has reached 50 MILLION STREAMS! Scope of the initiative: 🔸 Global reach: Reaching 600 million people worldwide. 🔸 Fundraising Goal: Aim to raise $40 million for conservation. Purpose of funds raised: 🔸 High-impact conservation: Royalties from streaming will be directed to critical conservation projects. 🔸 Awareness and Action: Encourage millions of people to take meaningful steps to protect our planet. Why it matters:  Making climate protection attractive and accessible is essential. By incorporating the sounds of nature into our daily lives, we not only raise awareness but also inspire a deeper connection to the environment. This initiative turns passive listening into active preservation, empowering everyone to contribute to a sustainable future. Are you ready to stream for change? source: Museum for the United Nations - UN Live #ClimateAction #Nature #Conservation #SoundsRight #Sustainability