Annual Forum

The first IAEH Annual Forum took place in Aarhus, Denmark on April 3rd.

IAEH members from across the globe met in Aarhus, Denmark, on April 3rd, for the Association's first Annual Forum. The agenda for the meeting included topics such as the work plan for 2017-18, next meetings and the new governance structure. 24 out of 35 current member organisations were represented at the Annual Forum.

Members also discussed the IAEH priority areas of interest for knowledge sharing. A list of nine key topics was presented and members selected the top three most important ones for host cities. Prioritising those topics, IAEH will work to gather and share resources.

Measuring economic and social benefits
Attracting visiting tourists
Alternative sources of funding

IAEH incorporation

IAEH to be incorporated as a CIO overseen by the Charity Commission.

Members voted and unanimously approved the incorporation of IAEH as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under English law, overseen by the Charity Commission. An annual membership fee of £750 was also approved. The process of incorporation takes 8 weeks to be completed. Following that, the new membership structure will be in place. For more information on what changed contact Olga Correia at olga@eventhosts.org.

Website: new advertising space
Two rotating banners available on the IAEH home page.

Two advertising rotating banners are now available on the front page of our website. Members are free to use the spaces (no costs attached) to advertise their projects and activities. Non-members can also use by paying a fee. Currently, our member the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance is using the banners to advertise their consulting services.

eventIMPACTS, a project developed in partnership by our members UK Sport, London and Partners, EventScotland and the Welsh Government is also being advertised.

To take advantage of the advertising banners, members must send images in the appropriate format (423 x 251px) to olga@eventhosts.org.

Next meetings
Meetings alongside relevant industry events.

IAEH is planning to hold meetings alongside relevant industry events. The calendar is still open and exact dates and location are to be confirmed soon. Members are more than welcome to propose changes and suggest different events. The calendar on our webpage will be updated with information on confirmed meetings. Stay tuned!

Membership growth

Since the IAEH formal launching, the number of members has more than tripled. Further locations in Asia, Europe, Middle East and South America have enquired about the membership as a result of our attendance at the SportAccord Convention, earlier this month. The IAEH membership continuously grows as current members keep encouraging other hosts to join the network.

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