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US Customs borders

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

From Cowboys to odd requests: 25 years of Cairns Convention Centre

March 3, 2021From Cowboys to odd requests: 25 years of Cairns Convention CentreIn April 2020 the staff at Cairns Convention Centre (CCC) packed up their offices and left the building ahead of a AU$176 million expansion that will add 10,000sqm its footprint.

London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board members

March 2, 2021London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board membersLondon is the ‘intellectual capital’ of the world, according to a report, which ranks cities by the number of international association board members who live there.

Australasia

March 1, 2021Australasia names 13 most influential association leadersAustralia and New Zealand have honoured their most influential association leaders.

Associations: how to make friends and influence people

March 1, 2021Associations: how to make friends and influence peopleThe coronavirus pandemic has changed everything: so how can associations help shape the policies that will define how we live for years to come? In this webinar we’ll discuss how associations can avoid sinking into obscurity and become influential actors on the world stage – responsive to the needs of...

How MCB can help bring your future conference to life

March 1, 2021How MCB can help bring your future conference to lifeDespite these uncertain times, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is here to help you plan your future conference today.

AMI Webinar: Face-to-face in the shadow of Covid-19

March 1, 2021AMI Webinar: Face-to-face in the shadow of Covid-19

Webinar: How to create online events that will excite sponsors and exhibitors

March 1, 2021Webinar: How to create online events that will excite sponsors and exhibitorsThe coronavirus pandemic has forced associations to make the switch from in-person to virtual events, but how can you convince sponsors and exhibitors to follow you online? In this session you’ll learn how to create events that help your partners engage with your community in a meaningful and fruitful...

Valencia: iconic venue supports citys Design Capital status

February 26, 2021Valencia: iconic venue supports citys Design Capital statusA Norman Foster designed meetings venue has thrown its beautiful curves behind Valencia's status as the world's capital of design.

Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton EURORDIS events director

February 26, 2021Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton EURORDIS events directorIn this episode of Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton, events manager at EURORDIS, The Voice of Rare Disease Patients in Europe, chats to Holly Patrick about her journey into association event planning, how to cope with stress and the 'PROLIFIC' motto she swears by.

Associations travel app could be passport to international travel

February 25, 2021Associations travel app could be passport to international travelA new contactless app being rolled out by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) stores and manages passengers' Covid certifications and documents needed to enter a country.Show More