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Global meetings industry aims for net zero pledge before COP26

September 1, 2021Global meetings industry aims for net zero pledge before COP26The international meetings industry could be weeks away from agreeing an historic pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as the world wakes up to the threat of climate change.

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.

Association leaders look to 2022 2023

August 26, 2021Association leaders target 2022-23 for return to overseas meetingsAssociation meeting planners are eager to return to in-person events once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted - according to a new report painting a rosy future for international conferences.

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.

Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven months

August 6, 2021Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsThe benefit of meeting in-person was thrust into the spotlight once again after it was revealed COP26 President Alok Sharma has flown to 30 countries in the last seven months.

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.

Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goers

July 26, 2021Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersDelegates hoping to attend an association conference in Europe could be asked to produce a ‘Covid pass’ as more governments introduce restrictions on the unvaccinated meeting indoors.

The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the same

July 22, 2021The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameIn the end it was a formality, but that didn’t stop the celebratory firework display or the spontaneous celebrations that erupted in the streets of Brisbane after the city was named host of the 2032 Olympics - joining the queue behind Paris (2024) and Los Angeles (2028).

Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM World

July 22, 2021Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldHosted buyers can now register for the in-person element of this year’s hybrid instalment of IBTM World, taking place at Fira, Barcelona from 30 November to 2 December 2021.Show More