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G7 Leaders gathered for the very first time in Hiroshima, Japan, the city of peace, this May under Japan’s presidency. IAPCO member Congrès Inc. reports on the highlights and the company’s contributions as the appointed PCO.

In June, Hamburg took on the prestigious role of being the global hub of sports medicine and science for a remarkable three days. The renowned harbour city nestled along the banks of the River Elbe played host to an assembly of 1,650 experts hailing from 32 nations, all congregating for the momentous Sports, Medicine, and Health Summit (SMHS). Moreover, the local community of Hamburg was graciously welcomed to engage in a range of activities, thought-provoking panel discussions, and the captivating "SMHS Arena."

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Australia’s largest convention centre is excited to announce the launch of its new website, the first step towards developing an omnichannel customer experience. The new website provides an unparalleled user experience, reflecting the experience visitors have inside the venue and reaffirming MCEC’s reputation as a world-class facility. One of the standout features of the new website is the introduction of 360-degree virtual tours filmed by SmartView Media, a leading Matterport 3D Virtual Tour provider in Australia.

The Kerem Tunnel in southwest Jerusalem was originally a sewage pipe servicing neighbourhoods in the southwest part of the city. In 2018, several cycling sports events took place in the city and the pipe was converted into part of the Jerusalem Ring path, a 42-kilometre cycling route. The scenic cycling route travels through the Motza valley, Rephaim Park, the village of Ein Kerem and other popular destinations.

Jerusalem’s historic Mahane Yehuda open market celebrates its centennial this year with plenty of food tours, workshops and cultural events. Produce and spice market by day; bistro and bar scene by night, the ‘shuk’ is one of the many culinary adventures awaiting visitors to the city.