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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

Covid: Madrid venue hails return of in-person with busy schedule

March 25, 2022Covid: Madrid venue hails return of in-person with busy scheduleA major European congress centre has hailed the return of face-to-face meetings as it prepares to host a dozen congresses over the next four-and-a-half months.

German exhibition centre shelters Ukrainian refugees

March 25, 2022German exhibition centre shelters Ukrainian refugeesNürnbergMesse has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by converting one of its exhibition halls into a shelter for Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence.

Malaysia rolls out plans to kickstart association meeting sector

March 23, 2022Malaysia rolls out plans to kickstart association meeting sectorMore than 200 association leaders gathered in Kuala Lumpur to hear how the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) plans on strengthening its international association meeting appeal.

Dutch conference centre joins rainwater harvesting scheme

March 22, 2022Dutch conference centre joins rainwater harvesting schemeA conference centre in Rotterdam is hoping to use harvested rainwater for cleaning as part of a project aimed at preparing the city for climate change.

Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returns

March 21, 2022Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returnsAsia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the largest meetings and conventions tradeshow in the Asia Pacific region, has opened its much-anticipated 2022 show in Melbourne.

WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

Event: BIAF proves in-person meetings are worth the wait

March 18, 2022Event: BIAF proves in-person meetings are worth the waitAMI senior journalist, Holly Patrick attended the inaugural Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) at the newly renovated Maison de la Poste on 14-15 March. Here are her takeaways...

Scottish Event Campus announces ‘net-zero by 2030’ ambition

March 16, 2022Scottish Event Campus announces ‘net-zero by 2030’ ambitionJoining its host city, Glasgow, which has already pledged to become net-zero by 2030, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is taking measures to achieve the same target.

Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bid

March 15, 2022Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bidScientists involved in the study of vehicle dynamics will meet in Ottawa next year for a conference city leaders hope will help accelerate the city's technology sector.

UFI suspends all Russian members “stands with Ukraine”

March 11, 2022UFI suspends all Russian members “stands with Ukraine”UFI has suspended Russian members from its events and activities as the result of the situation in Ukraine.Show More