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June 9, 2026Plans revealed to scale back Trump's unpopular tourism screening proposalThe Trump administration plans to scale back its proposal for foreign travelers from visa waiver countries to submit five years of social media history, targeting specific travelers based on their ESTA responses instead, following concerns from the international events community and civil liberties groups.Read More

IMEX Frankfurt moves show dates from spring to summer

January 6, 2022IMEX Frankfurt moves show dates from spring to summerIMEX Frankfurt will now take place between 31 May – 2 June 2022 at Messe Frankfurt.

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.

'Discounts and downloads?'

January 1, 2022'Discounts and downloads?'Why community is the value your members seek

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.

ICC Wales welcomes its largest exhibition since opening in 2019

December 21, 2021ICC Wales welcomes its largest exhibition since opening in 2019Since opening its doors in 2019, the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has been up against a pandemic and multiple lockdowns, but now it’s back to business, welcoming large events.

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.Show More