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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

Worth sustaining Platform launched to help cities rethink the future

July 9, 2020Worth sustaining Platform launched to help cities rethink the futureThe Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has launched a new platform to help cities develop radically new economic and social structures that will make them fairer, more inclusive, and, ultimately, more resilient places in which to live and work.

Glasgow venue SECC secures £196m in conference business

July 8, 2020Glasgow venue SECC secures £196m in conference businessThe Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has been securing new conference business during lockdown, in partnership with Glasgow Convention Bureau and the city’s academic institutions.

Our schedule is absolutely packed! Korea shows the way

July 8, 2020Our schedule is absolutely packed! Korea shows the wayWhile event industry professionals around the world look to their political leaders for a crumb of hope, their counterparts in Korea are busy welcoming visitors and signing in delegates.

Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofs

July 7, 2020Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofsMeetings and events technology-provider, Cvent, has announced it is offering all of its certifications and training programmes to all event professionals, free of charge.

Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’

July 3, 2020Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’More than 80 per cent of associations have been forced to cancel one of their flagship meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by Association Meetings International.

AMI - June edition. The great pivot.

July 1, 2020AMI - June edition. The great pivot.In this issue of AMI, we reveal the grim toll the pandemic is having on international associations – with almost 20 per cent reporting ‘severe financial difficulties.’ So how can associations ensure they’re in the best shape possible to help rebuild the world after Covid-19? That’s one of the burning...

Liverpool venue issues safety guidelines as statement of intent’

July 1, 2020Liverpool venue issues safety guidelines as statement of intent’UK venue ACC Liverpool has issued new operational guidelines as part of its commitment to getting events back up and running 'as soon as government restrictions are lifted'.

Paris announces Autumn reopening for linchpin business events

July 1, 2020Paris announces Autumn reopening for linchpin business eventsOne of Europe's largest venue operators, Viparis, is planning to reopen its doors to conferences, trade fairs, and exhibitions in September after losing some 300 events to the coronavirus lockdown.

One size will not fit all as nations begin to reopen says Martin Sirk

June 29, 2020One size will not fit all as nations begin to reopen says Martin SirkMartin Sirk, of Sirk Serendipity, shares his thoughts on why some countries will be a lot more successful at reopening than others...

Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for events

June 26, 2020Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsConsidering it shares a border with Italy, the world’s fourth-worst affected country by Covid-19, Switzerland was able to start easing lockdown restrictions in May and has most recently announced events of up to 1,000 people can take place.Show More