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US Customs borders

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

Copenhagen shares legacy expertise with associations

February 8, 2022Copenhagen shares legacy expertise with associationsMeeting leaders in Copenhagen will help associations deepen the social impact of their meetings under a new 'mutually rewarding' alliance announced this week.

Vaccination

February 7, 2022Massive boost for meetings as Australia opens bordersOrganisers of international conferences will soon have Australia back in their sights after the country said it planned to reopen its borders to Covid-vaccinated travellers.

For us by us - new association for black event profs launches

February 3, 2022For us by us - new association for black event profs launchesBlack event professionals are being invited to join a newly-launched association as it aims to “change the global event landscape”.

Meeting planners and association leaders hail reopening of Europe

February 3, 2022Meeting planners and association leaders hail reopening of EuropeThe steady return to 'normal' life across Europe has been welcomed by association and meeting industry leaders as Norway and Sweden became the latest countries to end Covid-19 restrictions.

Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCities

February 2, 2022Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCitiesBestCities Global Alliance, the legacy-focused partnership of convention bureaux, has appointed Tia Daniels to fill the recently vacated role of director, business development & community engagement.

Asia sees most investment in exhibition spaces UFI reveals

February 1, 2022Asia sees most investment in exhibition spaces UFI revealsInvestment in exhibition and other meeting space continued throughout the pandemic, new research revealed.

How to:

February 1, 2022How to:Foster engagement among digital and in-person attendees

‘Priority gaps between associations and host cities

January 28, 2022‘Priority gaps between associations and host citiesThere is a ‘significant gap’ between what associations think destination marketing organisations should be focusing on and what the destinations think themselves, a survey has found.

Vancauwelaert appointed COO at exhibition industry association

January 27, 2022Vancauwelaert appointed COO at exhibition industry associationUFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has appointed Adeline Vancauwelaert as its next chief operating officer.

Handle with care

January 27, 2022Handle with careAchieving data and legal compliance in the event industry Show More