Legacy

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July 15, 2026When the hosts start writing the rules ...James Lancaster asks what lessons international bodies can learn from the FIFA World Cup 2026Read More

Conferli report

May 19, 2022Pandemic forces planners to work harder to attract delegatesThe ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the lasting effect it has already had on the meetings industry is forcing planners to work much harder to get delegates to their events.

ICCA Community Forum to focus on ‘meaningful meetings’

April 19, 2022ICCA Community Forum to focus on ‘meaningful meetings’Meeting design, regeneration and legacy impact will be the key topics explored at the newly launched ICCA Global Association Community Forum.

Post-pandemic challenges focus of IMEX association programme

April 7, 2022Post-pandemic challenges focus of IMEX association programmeAssociation Focus – the conference for not-for-profit executives that precedes the IMEX tradeshow in Frankfurt – will address the challenges of a post-pandemic world.

Martin Sirk Podcast

April 1, 2022Deep Dive S4Ep5: Smart associations are happy with smaller audiences Martin SirkFor the final episode of Season 5, Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster caught up with regular contributor Martin Sirk, International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Partnership.

Copenhagen launches new seven-step approach to legacy

March 31, 2022Copenhagen launches new seven-step approach to legacyCopenhagen Legacy Lab (CCL) has published a new 7-step model to help destinations maximise and measure the deeper societal benefits of hosting international association meetings.

Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy research

March 30, 2022Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy researchDestination Vancouver, the tourism and convention bureau, has teamed up with Capilano University to research the legacy of international conferences held in the city.

Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returns

March 21, 2022Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returnsAsia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the largest meetings and conventions tradeshow in the Asia Pacific region, has opened its much-anticipated 2022 show in Melbourne.

WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

Event: BIAF proves in-person meetings are worth the wait

March 18, 2022Event: BIAF proves in-person meetings are worth the waitAMI senior journalist, Holly Patrick attended the inaugural Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) at the newly renovated Maison de la Poste on 14-15 March. Here are her takeaways...

Scottish Event Campus announces ‘net-zero by 2030’ ambition

March 16, 2022Scottish Event Campus announces ‘net-zero by 2030’ ambitionJoining its host city, Glasgow, which has already pledged to become net-zero by 2030, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is taking measures to achieve the same target.Show More