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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

IBTM World announces first details of online event

November 16, 2021IBTM World announces first details of online eventIBTM has announced first details of its online meeting industry trade show ,IBTM World Online, which will take place from 14-15 December 2021 as an enhancement to the in-person event in Barcelona.

European disease specialists to meet in Bath

November 15, 2021European disease specialists to meet in BathUp to 400 disease specialists will attend an international conference in England next year.

Green meetings: choosing the right suppliers

November 15, 2021Green meetings: choosing the right suppliersPhil McMichael, managing director at JLLive, on why accredited suppliers can help associations play their part in meeting the Government’s net zero target.

New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APEC

November 12, 2021New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APECA new business event in New Zealand aiming to address the world’s agrifood climate challenge has drawn the support of key stakeholders in New Zealand, Australia, and Pacific.

Sector presents Net Zero Carbon Pledge at COP26

November 11, 2021Sector presents Net Zero Carbon Pledge at COP26Following months of planning, research and consultation, the Net Zero Carbon Pledge, a meetings industry initiative to radically reduce emissions, was presented at COP26 in Glasgow.

Deep Dive S3EP2: Communication is crucial Annamaria Iagnocco

November 11, 2021Deep Dive S3EP2: Communication is crucial Annamaria IagnoccoHow have association leaders managed through the pandemic, how have they overcome challenges and how have they adapted to lead from the front in a post-pandemic era? Here to discuss all this and more with Holly Patrick is professor Annamaria Iagnocco, president of the European Alliance of Associations...

COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international event

November 11, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventIn terms of what it means for the planet, it’s not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the largest and most important business event ever to come to the UK.

Bauer hails return of IMEX as ‘tipping point’ for industry

November 11, 2021Bauer hails return of IMEX as ‘tipping point’ for industryThe international business events community has shown strength in numbers by gathering at IMEX America in Las Vegas for the first time in over two years.

Sarawak invites convention planners to ‘initiate legacy visions’

November 9, 2021Sarawak invites convention planners to ‘initiate legacy visions’Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), the region's convention bureau, has launched an initiative to help congress organisers leave a positive legacy through their events.

UFI Congress: exhibition industry face to face again

November 9, 2021UFI Congress: exhibition industry face to face againAn association representing the exhibition industry convened 350 members in-person at its annual congress in Rotterdam – under the banner ‘Together Again’.Show More