Caryn Wong, Author at GainingEdge

Nurturing your Future Talent

All of us can do with ‘good help.’ Jane Vong Holmes spills the beans in her 60 seconds take.

At a recent international conference, I stood in front of a room full of people from convention bureaus and asked them to raise their hands if they had more money than they needed. Yes, the question was rhetorical and while a communal chuckle went up, no hands did. Had I asked that question in the… Continue reading DMO Funding – a New Frontier?

Sarawak and ICCA Recognize First Association Impact Leaders

The two-day specialised training course, held at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching on 26 and 27 April, covers important topics related to legacy building and impact creation. Read full article.

Legacy and Impact Study

In a three-year study spanning from 2022 to 2025, Destination Canada aims to analyze the long-term benefits of events hosted in the country. This initiative focuses on measuring the outcomes and impacts of these events, particularly in terms of their legacy. While many cities are already engaged in legacy initiatives at a local level, this… Continue reading Legacy and Impact Study

Drawing Delegates Back On-site

Mike Williams shares how face to face meetings can be made more inclusive, meaningful, engaging and sustainable.

GainingEdge in Search for New CEO

GainingEdge Unveils Fifth Edition of the International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report

This groundbreaking report, now in its fifth year, provides a comprehensive analysis of meeting destinations worldwide, offering insights into their competitiveness, strengths, and areas for improvement.

CNCC II Beijing adds to its International Credentials

Beijing, 28 NOV 2023 As the world-renowned capital of China since ancient times, Beijing has now developed into a modern international city. It is home to seven world heritage sites and the first capital city in the world to have a UNESCO Global Geopark. China National Convention Center phase II (“CNCC II”), the key construction… Continue reading CNCC II Beijing adds to its International Credentials

GainingEdge welcomes Mark Oliver Schloesser

New Legacy Insights for Associations and Host Communities

GainingEdge together with MeetDenmark, the Danish Business Events Association, we have been researching, testing, and developing legacy in #Denmark over the past six years. Today, we are excited to present our report that gathers many of these insights and learnings.