Contents
Features
15 >> Confex sets the stage CMW provides a sneak peek of International Confex ahead of its London return
23 >> Take cover Organisers answer the big question : Do we really need insurance ?
26 >> Lights , camera , action Reykjavík steals the show at the European Film Awards
31 >> Prioritising wellbeing Maximillion ’ s Marina Vassilopoulos provides tips for planning a wellness-focused corporate retreat
45 >> Challenges of recovery Destinations International ’ s CEO and president Don Welsh shares his vision for the future
Regulars
3 >> Editor ’ s letter 6 >> Global snapshot
9 >> ICCA column CEO Senthil Gopinath says innovation is the key to 2023
11 >> AIPC column Sven Bossu looks at Amsterdam ’ s efforts to foster young talent
32 >> Event tech CMW recaps the latest in event tech news
50 >> SITE column Pádraic Gilligan marks a big anniversary for the association
12 Cover story : Mexico
Catie Owen visits Jalisco , and sees first-hand how its event industry is combining tradition with modernity
36 AIME 2023
CMW recaps its the 30th anniversary experience at AIME in Melbourne
17 IMEX Frankfurt
As momentum builds for IMEX Frankfurt in May , CMW goes behind the scenes
18
Canada
Catie Owen joins Incentive Canada in Québec and finds plenty to keep the adventurous delegate entertained
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