Becky Davison, Account Director at Black Book, shares her favourite destinations around the world and why they are perfect for an international conference…
Singapore
Singapore feels like something out of a science fiction movie, with its futuristic Supertrees, advanced technology and forests growing from the hotel buildings. But despite the clean streets and modern skyscrapers, it also has soul - being a melting pot of Southeast Asian cultures. It’s location also makes it the ideal conference destination for APAC events.
New York
Arguably the most famous city in the world, New York has an exciting energy that can’t be replicated anywhere else. The set of countless movies and tv shows, and a historically significant landing point - the Big Apple is certainly a gateway to America. It’s perfectly positioned as a great mid-point for those coming from the rest of the States and those coming from Europe.
Abu Dhabi
When it comes to luxury the Middle East is unrivalled. The UAE is also heavily invested in the business events industry, which means the infrastructure and buy-in can make for much more seamless planning. Abu Dhabi specifically also has a different ‘feel’ to Dubai, it feels more connected to the past - while all the new developments on Yas Island nod to an exciting future for the destination.
Amsterdam
With a pressure on air miles and Amsterdam’s accessibility via the Eurostar, it’s a fantastic option for conferences whose attendees are coming from the UK and Mainland Europe. It’s also a compact city with everything close-by, great city connectivity and unlike some other European conference destinations it’s also fun. There’s plenty of things to see and do in and around an event.
Sydney
Australia is undeniably far, but with the advent of new direct flights to Sydney from London and New York, the distance is becoming less of an issue. What’s more, Sydney is the perfect combination of Western culture and tropical climate - being an English-speaking global city with year-round sun makes it hard to beat. Plus bleisure or incentive tie-ins make it a destination people will come to and then explore.
We at Black Book have event management, venue finding and group accommodation experience all over the world.. What’s more, thanks to our extensive network of partners globally and hands-on experience, we are confident we can deliver events smoothly and to the highest standard in any region. Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.