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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

Cities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetings

December 18, 2020Cities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetingsFour cities have joined forces to create 'off-the-shelf' multi-hub meetings.

Kuala Lumpur: MITEC in hibernation after severe financial loss

December 17, 2020Kuala Lumpur: MITEC in hibernation after severe financial lossThe fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic continued with news that the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) had gone into ‘hibernation’ – cutting headcount by 90.

Covid-19: Scotland pumps £13m into stricken events sector

December 15, 2020Covid-19: Scotland pumps £13m into stricken events sectorThe Scottish Government has announced new funding of £13m to provide further support for the events sector in Scotland, much of which has been unable to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong to increase meeting space by 40 per cent

December 14, 2020Hong Kong to increase meeting space by 40 per centThe Hong Kong government has confirmed plans to dramatically boost the city’s convention and exhibition space – as a third peak of Covid-19 forces more events to be cancelled.

Deep Dive S1: Everyone is talking carbon targets we must too! Fiona Pelham

December 11, 2020Deep Dive S1: Everyone is talking carbon targets we must too! Fiona PelhamFiona Pelham has been leading the charge for more sustainable business events for more than 15 years. In this episode of Deep Dive, the CEO of Positive Impact Events talks to AMI Editor James Lancaster about the changes she has seen over that time, how Covid-19 has shifted the narrative on...

Learning the hard way

December 8, 2020Learning the hard way

Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business trips

December 4, 2020Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsThe World & Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed a recommendation for those making international business trips of up to 72 hours to be exempt from quarantine rules.

New Zealand: Covid has increased appetite for face-to-face report finds

December 3, 2020New Zealand: Covid has increased appetite for face-to-face report findsCOVID-19 has increased the value New Zealanders put on face to face meetings, according to new research conducted in the business events sector for promotional body Tourism New Zealand (TNZ).

Five Minutes With...Switzerland CVBs Bettina Mumenthaler

November 30, 2020Five Minutes With...Switzerland CVBs Bettina MumenthalerIn this episode of ‘Five Minutes With…’, Bettina Mumenthaler, head of the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau for UK & Ireland tells Holly Patrick what's in store for delegates in Switzerland.November 26, 2020How you can use shorthandCombine large, bold images with the beautifully crafted words for your feature.Show More