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October 28, 2026Lessons from a sold-out menopause congressThe International Menopause Society's congress in Rio de Janeiro highlighted the mainstreaming of menopause discussions, drawing over 4,500 delegates. The event emphasised evidence-based approaches to combat misinformation and commercial interests. Collaboration with regional partners and language inclusivity were crucial for success, offering lessons on global engagement and scientific integrity for associations.Read More

AIPC and IAPCO: meeting industry associations forge closer ties

October 26, 2021AIPC and IAPCO: meeting industry associations forge closer tiesTwo meetings industry associations have agreed to work more closely together.

AMI 10-21 Mission Impossible

October 25, 2021AMI 10-21 Mission ImpossibleAssessing the meetings industry's pledge to reach net zero

Sponsors condemn COP26 as “mismanaged” and “last minute”

October 18, 2021Sponsors condemn COP26 as “mismanaged” and “last minute”Sponsors of the COP26 climate conference have condemned the organisation of the event as “mismanaged” and “very last minute”, according to reports.

November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travel

October 15, 2021November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travelFully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to travel to the US from November 8th – ending a 21- month travel ban – in a huge boost to the international meetings and events industry.

On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false start

October 15, 2021On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false startLegacy after Covid: a new dawn or another false start?

IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person return

October 14, 2021IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person returnIBTM World Barcelona, the meetings industry trade show, which will take place in-person between 30 November – 2 December at Fira Barcelona, is reporting robust exhibitor sales two months ahead of the event.

Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention pot

October 13, 2021Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention potA €4m subvention fund was hailed a ‘huge success’ after hundreds of event organisers took advantage of the scheme in the five months since its launch.

Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidence

October 12, 2021Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidenceExCeL London, the docklands events venue, is returning to ‘pre-pandemic business levels’ after reopening its doors earlier this year with a packed schedule of almost 60 events.

HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy change

October 12, 2021HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy changeEvent organisers in Hong Kong who rely on international exhibitors and buyers have been thrown a lifeline after the government changed its pandemic subsidy scheme.

Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events Cvent

October 8, 2021Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events Cvent80 per cent of event planners across the UK and Europe are currently sourcing in‐person events, according to the Cvent 2021 Planner Sourcing Report: Europe Edition.Show More