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The Meetings Show research

May 12, 2026AI increases the need for face-to-face meetings, survey findsA survey commissioned by The Meetings Show reveals that AI is increasing the need for face-to-face meetings, as it adds complexity and the need for human discussion.Read More

AIM Group International reveal six steps to planning successful virtual and hybrid events

July 29, 2020AIM Group International reveal six steps to planning successful virtual and hybrid eventsCongress, events and communication specialists, AIM Group International, have released a new whitepaper entitled: Virtual and Hybrid Events: a guide to success.

VISITFLANDERS launches new conference planning tools for safer meetings

July 28, 2020VISITFLANDERS launches new conference planning tools for safer meetingsVISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau has announced the inauguration of a new framework of tools to enable the safe restart of its congress, meetings and events industry.

Singapore pilots safety framework at rescheduled association event

July 22, 2020Singapore pilots safety framework at rescheduled association eventSingapore Tourism Board (STB) is piloting two hybrid events, which will allow 50 delegates to attend in-person, to stress-test its new risk management framework before gradually scaling up to larger events.

Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofs

July 7, 2020Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofsMeetings and events technology-provider, Cvent, has announced it is offering all of its certifications and training programmes to all event professionals, free of charge.

Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’

July 3, 2020Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’More than 80 per cent of associations have been forced to cancel one of their flagship meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by Association Meetings International.

Case study: Within several minutes we had 13 000 people engaged

June 24, 2020Case study: Within several minutes we had 13 000 people engagedThe American College of Cardiology was in the final stages of preparing for its annual congress in Chicago when the coronavirus pandemic laid waste to their plans. With just 15 days until the show was due to open, they decided to shift the entire event online. Janice Sibley, ACC Executive Vice...

How going virtual can multiply sponsorship opportunities

June 23, 2020How going virtual can multiply sponsorship opportunitiesby Gaia Santoro, Head of the Sponsorship Unit, AIM Group International

Kiwis fear ‘death by Zoom’ as third of planners target 2020

June 22, 2020Kiwis fear ‘death by Zoom’ as third of planners target 2020New Zealanders are optimistic and keen to get back to the meeting room, with face-to-face events remaining more important than ever, according to new research conducted in the Business Events sector for Tourism New Zealand.

70 per cent of business travellers intend to travel this summer

June 19, 202070 per cent of business travellers intend to travel this summerThe appetite for business travel remains strong, with 69 per cent of business travellers intending to travel for business in the next two to three months, according to a new barometer poll launched by Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.

IMEX America cancelled as events industry carnage continues

June 10, 2020IMEX America cancelled as events industry carnage continuesMeetings industry trade show IMEX America has been cancelled.Show More