Quick takes

MCEC launches new website with virtual tours

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has launched a new website that offers a seamless and engaging experience, improved accessibility and a first-hand look at the venue’s spaces. One of the unique features of the new website is the introduction of 360° virtual tours showcasing MCEC’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Trends shaping India’s meetings and events industry in 2023

FCM India’s Meetings and Events team has identified seven trends shaping the industry this year: strong demand, willingness to travel, sustainability, wellbeing, rising costs and meeting spend, virtual fatigue and technology’s role in driving experiences. Adaptability is still paramount as the industry navigates the continuing resurgence of business events, new ways of working, and ongoing supply challenges.

RingCentral acquires Events and Session product lines from Hopin

RingCentral, a leading provider of AI-powered global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration and contact centre solutions, has acquired the flagship Events platform and Session product from Hopin, a leading provider of online engagement technology. Events is an all-in-one event management platform and Session is a highly personalised engagement solution.

Fiera Milano announces half-year results for 2023

Fiera Milano, Italy’s leader in the exhibition and congress industry, announced a solid performance for the first half of 2023, with revenue of €132 million (up €16 million compared to 1H2022), EBITDA of €42 million (up €2.1 million compared to 1H2022) and net profit of €26 million (up €5.3 million compared to 1H2022).