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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

ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter announces 2020-2022 Executive Committee

April 14, 2020ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter announces 2020-2022 Executive CommitteeThe ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter has announced its new Executive Committee (EXCO) line up for the term 2020-2022.

Association Insight: why optics society is focusing on print

April 14, 2020Association Insight: why optics society is focusing on printHeard the one about the death of print? SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is having none of it. In fact, it’s increasing the frequency of its members’ magazine. Gwen Weerts, managing editor of Photonics Focus, explains why...

In pictures: new convention centres around the world

April 13, 2020In pictures: new convention centres around the worldWith the international meetings market estimated to be worth $2,330 billion by 2026, destinations around the world are vying for their slice of the revenue pie - and that often means building new convention centres. Holly Patrick reports…

Case notes: why more medical meetings are involving patients

April 10, 2020Case notes: why more medical meetings are involving patients

Mr Online Events shares the DOs and DON’Ts of online meetings

April 9, 2020Mr Online Events shares the DOs and DON’Ts of online meetingsEvent MC, facilitator and speaker, Roy Sheppard shares a selection of top tips for successful online meetings.

Meaty issue: would your delegates go vegan to save the planet

April 8, 2020Meaty issue: would your delegates go vegan to save the planetWith sustainability a pressing concern for event planners, James Lancaster assesses the likelihood of seeing more meat-free options.

New dates proposed for Expo 2020 Dubai in the UAE

April 7, 2020New dates proposed for Expo 2020 Dubai in the UAEThe UAE Government has filed an official postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai due to coronavirus.

ICCA launches virtual ‘Global Conversations’ meeting to share best practice

April 6, 2020ICCA launches virtual ‘Global Conversations’ meeting to share best practiceICCA is set to host a Virtual Best-Practice Exchange session for its association members.

AMI Magazine - April edition: essential lockdown reading

April 3, 2020AMI Magazine - April edition: essential lockdown readingThis edition of AMI magazine explores the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international association meetings, but there's plenty more stuff to read and keep in store for when this nightmare is finally over. We have features on meat-free conferences, patient involvement in medical meetings, the...

Let’s make events sustainable for the long haul says organiser

April 3, 2020Let’s make events sustainable for the long haul says organiser Show More