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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

Hong Kongs dental symposium reinforces value of physical events

February 9, 2021Hong Kongs dental symposium reinforces value of physical eventsThe coronavirus pandemic has done little to diminish the appetite for face-to-face meetings, judging by the success of an event in Hong Kong which drew thousands of delegates, many from overseas.

‘Doing nothing’ not an option as Adelaide commits to events showcase

February 5, 2021‘Doing nothing’ not an option as Adelaide commits to events showcaseThe head of an Australian convention bureau has told event organisers to get used to the ‘new normal’ of lockdowns and border controls and find ways to ‘work around them’.

Deep Dive S1: It was a bad year for digital dinosaurs Giuseppe Marletta

February 3, 2021Deep Dive S1: It was a bad year for digital dinosaurs Giuseppe MarlettaThe last twelve months have challenged association leaders to respond quickly to unfolding events and meet the evolving needs of their members. Our guest on this edition of Deep Dive wears two leadership hats - one executive, the other volunteer.

Inclusion: could hybrid worsen the ‘digital divide’

February 2, 2021Inclusion: could hybrid worsen the ‘digital divide’At what point does an idea someone floated on LinkedIn calcify into received wisdom?

Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector carbon target

February 1, 2021Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector carbon targetAn ‘ambitious’ roadmap to create a carbon reduction target for the business events sector was discussed at an industry roundtable last Friday - with all eyes on COP26 for the big launch.

Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual events

January 27, 2021Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual events

Focus on engagement as RefTech enters membership management

January 25, 2021Focus on engagement as RefTech enters membership managementAn event software company best known for managing registrations for conferences and exhibitions has taken a leap into the membership management arena.

Case study: European Society for Paediatric Infectious Disease

January 24, 2021Case study: European Society for Paediatric Infectious DiseaseWe explore how Kenes Group and Rotterdam Partners were able to quickly pivot to a virtual format to successfully host the Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. Despite the meeting being online, Rotterdam Partners, which was the intended meeting destination, was...

Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support package

January 21, 2021Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support packageA newly built convention centre whose event schedule was brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus pandemic has been thrown a lifeline after securing a multi-million pound investment package.

Five Minutes With... Chris Trimmer VP SCAI

January 20, 2021Five Minutes With... Chris Trimmer VP SCAIChris Timmer, vice-president of membership, marketing and communications at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) joins Holly Patrick on this episode of Five Minutes With... to discuss the changing model of membership and the need to bridge the knowledge and experience...Show More