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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Australia Forum was first pitched in 2015. making it the largest in Australia. What’s your ideal convention center personality type? After adding 215,278 sq.

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Report Shows Convention Centers More Eco-Conscious than Ever

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This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Dubai Tourism Gets a Boost From Meetings

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Collaboration with our industry partners and key government stakeholders is integral for sustained growth, and 2017 will see an even greater impetus as our collective efforts will define our ability to stay ahead of the curve in the months ahead,” His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Dubai Tourism’s director general said in a statement.

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