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Deep Dive S2EP1: We need purpose Geneviève Leclerc

October 18, 2021Deep Dive S2EP1: We need purpose Geneviève LeclercGeneviève Leclerc, managing director of the International Society of Limnology, talks to AMI editor James Lancaster about Meet4Impact, the not-for-profit movement she co-founded in 2019, which aims to encourage associations and host destinations to create more sustainable, impactful meetings that...

September 24, 2021Malaysia: bureau chief urges government to reopen eventsMeetings industry leaders in Malaysia have called for the immediate reopening of business events in the country as new cases of Covid-19 continue to decline.

Road to recovery: Perth secures electronics conference

September 14, 2021Road to recovery: Perth secures electronics conferenceMeeting industry leaders in Western Australia could look forward to a brighter future today after securing the world's largest gathering of ultra-high frequency electronics specialists.

Business events: Italy given nod for $520m compensation scheme

August 31, 2021Business events: Italy given nod for $520m compensation schemeBusiness events companies in Italy could have some of their Covid-19 losses wiped out under a €520m compensation scheme given the go-ahead by EU competition watchdogs.

Shopping for groceries riskier than attending a meeting report shows

August 31, 2021Shopping for groceries riskier than attending a meeting report showsYou are far less likely to contract Covid-19 at a business event than by carrying out day-to-day tasks such as grocery shopping, according to a new study.

All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilots

August 23, 2021All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilotsThere were no reported transmissions of Covid-19 at either of the business events that took place as part of the UK government’s Events Research Programme.

Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentum

August 3, 2021Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentumDubai’s business events sector has continued to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of conferences on the horizon.

Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine push

July 20, 2021Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine pushBusiness events leaders in Sarawak have slated a possible reopening of the industry in October after 2,000 industry professionals were fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

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April 18, 2021Australia puts another $3million into conference subvention potBusiness Events Australia, the national convention bureau, has put another AUD3million into the subvention pot to support bids for new international events.

April 7, 2021Sector unites for sixth annual Global Meetings Industry DayOne year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, meetings industry professionals will come together with leaders in business, government and the media for Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2021.Show More