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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

In the thick of it: preparing for life after COVID-19

April 3, 2020In the thick of it: preparing for life after COVID-19Rod Cameron, executive director, Joint Meetings Industry Council, thinks vigorous advocacy on behalf of face-to-face business events is key to their long-term survival…

Why international association meetings matter in dark times

April 1, 2020Why international association meetings matter in dark timesGlobalisation, that catchall to describe our ever-closer integration, is under attack.

Boost to grant scheme provides some relief to Australias event industry

April 1, 2020Boost to grant scheme provides some relief to Australias event industryThe Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has welcomed government plans to extend support to the country's business events industry through a boost to the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme.

“What a fantastic experience!” says Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners

April 1, 2020“What a fantastic experience!” says Oncology Pharmacy PractitionersIn 2019 the International Symposium of Oncology Pharmacy Practice took place at the Novotel London West, UK, hosted by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA). ISOPP 2019 was the organisation’s largest Symposium to date, with more than 850 participants from 52 countries.

Beyond the Haka: how Māori culture is changing meetings

March 30, 2020Beyond the Haka: how Māori culture is changing meetingsIndigenous Māori culture is increasingly taking centre stage in conferences held in New Zealand, providing unique and innovative content, knowledge, and values. Rochelle Long reports...

Expo 2020 Dubai to be postponed in show of solidarity and unity

March 30, 2020Expo 2020 Dubai to be postponed in show of solidarity and unityExpo 2020 Dubai is almost certain to be postponed after organisers said they wanted to show ‘solidarity’ with participating countries who were focused on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

More UK convention centres could be converted into temporary hospitals

March 30, 2020More UK convention centres could be converted into temporary hospitalsMore convention centres in the UK may be used as a makeshift hospital as the number of people infected by the coronavirus in the country continues to rise.

Coronavirus: major thrombosis conference will go virtual

March 26, 2020Coronavirus: major thrombosis conference will go virtualA major meeting of blood doctors will take place virtually after organisers were forced to cancel the event because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Convention centres provide vital capacity for under-pressure hospitals

March 25, 2020Convention centres provide vital capacity for under-pressure hospitalsExCeL London is to become an emergency hospital, NHS Nightingale, as the UK conference and exhibition centre gets ready to help with an expected surge in coronavirus patients.

Rescheduling tips: “Keep moving and don’t be afraid to lock in dates”

March 24, 2020Rescheduling tips: “Keep moving and don’t be afraid to lock in dates”The coronavirus pandemic has put everything – including events – into lockdown. But now is not the time to panic. Lara Burnes, general manager of Premier Events & Experiences at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, scheduled to open late-2021, shares her insights on how to move events…Show More