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Phocuswright AI Marketing Summit

September 11, 2026Destination marketers must put people before AI, summit hearsDestination marketers must put people before AI, summit hears 33368 0 74 Sponsored by Destination marketers should resist the temptation to design websites around AI algorithms and continue putting ‘people first’, attendees at the Travel MarketingRead More

Tech companies merge in bid to become dominant provider

January 6, 2022Tech companies merge in bid to become dominant providerUS-based meeting technology companies MeetingPlay and Aventri have merged.

Destinations International appoints Cunningham to drive European engagement

January 6, 2022Destinations International appoints Cunningham to drive European engagementA US-based trade association for convention bureaux and destination marketing organisations (DMOs) has made a key appointment in its bid to woo more European members.

Major biochemistry congress chooses Cape Town as 2027 host

January 5, 2022Major biochemistry congress chooses Cape Town as 2027 hostA major international congress on biochemistry and molecular biology will see 1,500 field experts gather in Cape Town, South Africa in 2027.

New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hope

January 4, 2022New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hopeOrganisers of international association meetings will start 2022 grappling with more restrictions as governments try to curb the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85

January 4, 2022Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85Rob Spalding, the former editor of AMI, has died following a stroke. He was 85.

Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacy

December 22, 2021Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacyThe crucial role played by meetings in developing economies was underscored when Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) revealed it had secured RM3bn (€630m) in conference business.

Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedules

December 21, 2021Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedulesThe spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing havoc for meeting planners, with major international events being cancelled or postponed across Europe.

Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for Korea

December 20, 2021Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for KoreaOne of the most distinguished figures in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases has been made an Honorary Ambassador for the meetings and events industry in Korea.

‘I took the train to IBTM World – there are alternatives to flying’

December 17, 2021‘I took the train to IBTM World – there are alternatives to flying’Anna Abdelnoor, co-founder of event sustainability body, isla, took a different route to IBTM World in Barcelona this year. As a commitment to slow travel, Anna opted for rail over air as she headed to the event.

New date confirmed for association forum in Brussels

December 15, 2021New date confirmed for association forum in BrusselsA new date has been set for the inaugural Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF).Show More