COVID-19 Updates From Around the Network: Latin America - The COVID-19 pandemic is now widespread throughout Latin America and has been present since January. However, it was not until the beginning of March that local cases were reported. Information on the total number of cases is not equally reliable across all countries in Latin ... more

COVID-19 Updates From Around the Network: Europe - The first known cases of COVID-19 in Europe were confirmed in France on January 24. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly across Europe, with particularly high cases and deaths in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. As the situation has escalated, governments have closed down... more

COVID-19 Updates From Around the Network: Asia Pacific - Since the lockdown of Wuhan, China in late January, the Asia Pacific region has been in the frontline of the ongoing fight against COVID-19. While some areas such as China are now stabilized and on the cautious path to recovery, others such as Japan and Singapore have seen cas... more

WTCA Meridian™ May 2020 Issue - more

Spotlight: WTCA Members Celebrate International Women’s Day Around the World - As we mentioned in our March issue, International Women’s Day was held on March 8 and our Member WTCs hosted and/or participated in various events around the world to raise awareness for this global day. Below are highlights from some of the events that took place: WTC Ben... more

WTCA Meridian™ April 2020 Issue - more

How Upskilling and Reskilling Programs can Give Your Company a Competitive Edge - Today’s low unemployment levels and high demand for skilled workers have created fierce competition among companies seeking to hire top talent. For job seekers, this is a blessing. For employers, it’s an increasingly expensive and difficult challenge to ensure that their workf... more

Female Entrepreneurship and the WTCA - Today, the presence of women in positions of influence, power, and leadership is underwhelming. Globally, women represented just 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs in 2018 and 2019. In India, we have seen women leaders face greater and bigger challenges than their male counterparts as the... more

The Importance of Women's Leadership in Economies Around the World - Strong leadership requires confidence, determination, and integrity. While traits like these are not exclusive to any gender, women only hold 24% of senior leadership positions around the globe. This systemic imbalance often leaves women without the opportunities they need to ... more

WTCA Meridian™ March 2020 Issue - more

Top Regions and Trends for Hosting Business Events and Meetings - For corporate event attendees, the idea of a typical event can evoke images of drab conference rooms, uncomfortable lanyards, and hotel rooms with charming views of the airport parking lot. The emphasis on creating an engaging and worthwhile experience has often taken a backse... more

Trade Shows Offer New Revenue Opportunities for World Trade Centers - The beginning of the year is a popular time for trade shows, which are great opportunities for businesses and consumers. Businesses have the opportunity to display their products, meet potential clients and foster new partnerships, while consumers have the opportunity to meet ... more

WTC LAS VEGAS MARKS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SUCCESSFUL CES® 2020 DELEGATION PROGRAM - World Trade Center (WTC) Las Vegas is celebrating 10 years of operation this year and to mark the occasion, the organization incorporated innovative programming during CES® 2020, the world’s largest and most influential global technology event, which was held January 7-10, 202... more

WTCA Meridian™ February 2020 Issue - more

Top Trends for Business Travel in 2020 - As we enter the new decade, experts throughout the travel industry are preparing not only for an uptick in corporate travel — based on the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) forecast for 3.6% growth — but also for changes in what business travelers expect when they are ... more

World Trade Center New Orleans: Celebrating 75 Years of International Trade - As part of the World Trade Centers Association’s (WTCA) 50th Anniversary, we look back on one — if not THE — original Members of our organization. At a gala on November 8 World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) celebrated three-quarters of a century with a black-tie gala in the... more

Europe Through the Eyes of an American - Ask most Americans what comes to mind when they think of Europe and the answer is usually vacations, historical places, extended family, and great food. Some may have even done a tour of duty as part of their military service and have proud memories of that time. But ask what ... more

Back to the Future: World Trade Center Taipei Prepares for Its Second Time Hosting a WTCA General Assembly - The 2020 General Assembly in Taipei is quickly approaching, scheduled to take place at the very beginning of March. WTCA Meridian Editor Alex Brown sat down with Walter Yeh for a brief interview on why Taipei decided to bid on hosting the GA for a second time more than 20 year... more

WTCA Meridian™ January 2020 Issue - more

Sheltersuit: Inspiring, Connecting and Activating Those in Need - During this year’s Member Seminar, WTC Twente introduced us to Sheltersuit, a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep the homeless warm. As we reflect on the year behind and all the reasons to be thankful, the WTCA hopes to bring attention to this important and inspir... more