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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

Malaysia ramps up promotion as delegate numbers hit 65 000

January 14, 2020Malaysia ramps up promotion as delegate numbers hit 65 000Malaysia is expecting to welcome more than 65,000 conference and exhibition goers in 2020.

‘Transformative’ association leader John Graham dies aged 70

January 14, 2020‘Transformative’ association leader John Graham dies aged 70John Graham, the president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), has died, aged 70, following an extended battle with cancer.

Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2m

January 13, 2020Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2mUniversities that host conferences can expect to boost their annual sales by around £2m, according to a recent survey of its members by CUBO – a UK-based association of university business officers.

2020s: how AI will change the face of association meetings

January 13, 20202020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsAMI technology writer Corbin Ball examines how Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we meet...

Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remit

January 10, 2020Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remitJennifer Jenkins has joined the board of directors of communications and events agency Worldspan, tasked with boosting the company's congress and association management wing.

Meeting suppliers officially open door to associations

January 8, 2020Meeting suppliers officially open door to associationsAn association of meeting industry suppliers has formally welcomed its customers into the fold, more than half a century since its inception.

Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offer

January 7, 2020Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offerInternational member-based organisations PCMA, the Professional Convention Management association, and CEMA, the Corporate Event Marketing Association, have announced a a strategic alliance that will introduce each organization to new audiences.

Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in spring

January 6, 2020Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in springFamous for it’s giant Buddha and historic temples, the ancient city of Nara will open a new convention centre in spring in a bid to become one of Japan’s foremost meetings destinations.

Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020s

January 3, 2020Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020sConvention centres allow architects to push the limits of creative design while pioneering innovative solutions to 21st century problems. Holly Patrick handpicks some of the most extraordinary meeting venues in the world...

Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship event

December 23, 2019Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship eventThe American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced which cities will host its flagship annual meeting from 2022 to 2027 after a competitive bidding process.Show More