Press releases

Traveler Experience & Customer Leadership Team Appointments

Press releases   •   Sep 23, 2020 07:00 GMT

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its newly created Traveler Experience & Customer business unit.

CWT M&E shifts to total meetings management under Kari Wendel; Hires new leader for SMM strategy

Press releases   •   Jan 30, 2020 14:00 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events, the global M&E division of CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has created a specialized team focused on strategic customers within its new global operating model.

CWT Meetings & Events announces the appointment of divisional leaders for new global operating model

Press releases   •   Dec 03, 2019 12:00 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events (M&E), the global meetings and events division of CWT (the B2B4E travel management platform), announces the restructuring of its leadership team under Derek Sharp, with six global positions to match and deliver its new global operating model for customers.

CWT Meetings & Events Says Sustainability Is Key for Events in 2020

Press releases   •   Oct 15, 2019 12:00 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events Appoints Cristina Scott as Vice President of Global Operations

Press releases   •   Sep 09, 2019 06:00 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today announced the appointment of Cristina Scott as Vice President of Global Operations. She will report to Derek Sharp, CWT Meetings & Events’ Senior Vice President and Managing Director, and will be based in Southlake, Texas.

London Retains Top Spot for Meetings & Events in EMEA in 2020

Press releases   •   Sep 04, 2019 12:04 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today unveiled its ranking of the top 10 cities for meetings and events in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2020, with London holding on to the coveted number one spot. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data contained in CWT’s 2020 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published next week.

​New York Snags Top Spot for Meetings & Events in North America in 2020

Press releases   •   Sep 04, 2019 12:04 GMT

Minneapolis, 04 September 2019: CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today unveiled its ranking of the top 10 cities for meetings and events in North America in 2020, with New York claiming the number one spot. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data contained in CWT’s 2020 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published next week.

​Sao Paulo Remains Top Destination for Meetings & Events in Latin America in 2020

Press releases   •   Sep 04, 2019 12:03 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today unveiled its ranking of the top 10 cities for meetings and events in Latin America in 2020, with Sao Paolo retaining the prized top spot. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data contained in CWT’s 2020 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published next week.

​Shanghai Retains Top Spot for Meetings & Events in Asia Pacific in 2020

Press releases   •   Sep 04, 2019 12:02 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today unveiled its ranking of the top 10 cities for meetings and events in Asia Pacific (APAC), with Shanghai holding on to the coveted number one spot. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data contained in CWT’s 2020 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published next week.

CWT M&E and Kaplan Higher Education Academy Partner to Create MICE Career Opportunities for Students

Press releases   •   May 27, 2019 05:40 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events agency, and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), part of Kaplan in Singapore, a leading private education institution, have signed an agreement to enhance employment opportunities for students in the hospitality & MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industries.

CWT M&E chosen As Partner of FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021

Press releases   •   May 22, 2019 08:20 GMT

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events agency, has been selected as the partner for the Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, during which ski champions from 70 countries will be competing over the course of 14 days.

CWT M&E Appoints Petrina Goh as Singapore Director

Press releases   •   May 06, 2019 03:36 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events (CWT M&E) has appointed Petrina Goh as its new Director for Singapore.

CWT Meetings & Events launches rebrand with fresh logo and new global website

Press releases   •   Feb 26, 2019 07:55 GMT

​Meetings & Events has launched a rebrand as part of Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s own rebrand, which last week saw it renamed simply as CWT. At the same time, CWT M&E has unveiled a dynamic new website with brand-new functionality and content, and a fresh new look.

CWT Meetings & Events wins SITE Crystal Award for Impactful Incentive Program

Press releases   •   Jan 14, 2019 14:22 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events has won a SITE Crystal Award for “Most Impactful Effort Toward Corporate Social Responsibility as Part of an Incentive Program.”

Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Derek Sharp as Managing Director of its global meetings and events business

Press releases   •   Oct 30, 2018 14:47 GMT

​Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global travel management company, has appointed Derek Sharp as Managing Director of CWT Meetings & Events. Effective 1 November, 2018, Derek will be based in London, report to Kelly Kuhn, Chief Customer Officer of CWT and serve as a member of CWT’s Customer Organization Leadership Team.

CWT Meetings & Events Research: Meetings and Events Demand to Rise 5-10% in 2019

Press releases   •   Sep 26, 2018 07:05 GMT

​Meetings and events’ demand will grow between 5-10% in 2019, and the average size of meetings will rise in nearly every region, according to the 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, published today by CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT).

CWT Meetings & Events research: London to remain top EMEA destination for corporate meetings and events in 2019

Press releases   •   Sep 24, 2018 07:06 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data in CWT’s 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published later this week.

CWT Meetings & Events bolsters presence in Australia and New Zealand with three key appointments

Press releases   •   Sep 20, 2018 01:45 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events has appointed Michelle Sargent as Director & Commercial Leader, Australia and New Zealand. Heather Lawson joins as National Operations Manager, and Ben Ogden as Senior Event Manager for the market.

CWT Meetings & Events Research: Sao Paulo to defend top spot for Latin America corporate meetings and events in 2019

Press releases   •   Sep 19, 2018 12:50 GMT

​CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten Latin American cities. The ranking is based on proprietary and industry data in CWT’s 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends report, to be published next week.

CWT Meetings & Events Research: Chinese cities to dominate Asia Pacific destinations for corporate meetings and events in 2019

Press releases   •   Sep 19, 2018 08:07 GMT

CWT Meetings & Events unveils its predictions for the top ten Asia Pacific cities for M&E in 2019, as well as expected changes in meeting costs and group sizes next year.