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US Travel Association Addresses Misperceptions About Travelling to the USA
US Travel Association has published a helpful fact-sheet which not only provides key facts and figures related to travel and immigration, but outlines policy proposals (e.g. for visitors to provide social media histories) that would have a negative impact on visitor flows and the advocacy steps US Travel is taking to oppose them.
Revenue, Risk & Innovation: International Association Priorities and Perspectives
Australian-based association consultancy Mayvin Global has released a series of three White Papers packed with valuable insights from 15 international association case studies, focused on the most mission-critical strategic challenges and potential solutions, many of which have implications for the future evolution of their event strategies.
What Geopolitical Resilience Actually Means for Associations
International association meetings can find themselves in the frontline when geopolitical conflicts erupt. This Boardroom feature by Pamela Wilton explores the implications of key risk factors, illustrates why associations can no longer argue that they are “apolitical by nature”, and outlines how to build a geopolitical resilience framework.
From Destination Appeal to Business Impact: Positioning MICE Within the Visitor Economy
Iceberg Ambassador Peng Ee Ooi argues for a creative synthesis between competing visions of business events as either a sub-sector of the travel and tourism economy or a driver of economic and social agendas, supported by examples from leading destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. From Associations Commons…
Brussels Destination Marketing Organisation Faces Devastating Budget Cuts
visit.brussels, the city’s DMO responsible for tourism, business events, and for attracting and supporting international associations is looking at the potential loss of over half its personnel & decimated programmes. Industry peers are urged to sign and share the petition in opposition to these cuts.
Mission and Margin: Innovating for Growth in Associations
This White Paper from MayvinGlobal association consultancy contains a case study on the journey undertaken by the Australian Business Events community to create a unified industry body, the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) in 2023, to ensure the sector had an authoritative voice that would be taken seriously by national government and other policymakers.
The Power of Ambassador Programmes: Stimulating Societal Value
Ireland celebrated the success of 109 Conference Ambassadors at the most recent CARA (Conference Ambassadors Recognition Awards) gala evening in Dublin, recognising academics and business leaders who were responsible for attracting major international association conferences to the country during the years 2023 and 2024. Highlights of the evening were two Spotlight Awards, for Sustainability and…
The State of the Association Sector Report
ASAE has released a free-to-download snapshot report on how associations are navigating a rapidly changing environment, drawing on a series of “pulse polls” conducted throughout the last year, and including trends in their meetings and international participation, helping association leaders connect data to strategy and identify where to focus for greater impact and resilience.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026: From Place Leadership to Association Strategy, Shaping the Future of Events
IMEX is set to bring a fresh perspective to destination strategy with the IMEX Place Leaders Forum on 19 May, bringing together senior executives from the Business Events community with policymakers and policy influencers, examining how place leadership is evolving to reflect the growing complexity of city and national economic decision-making. From HQ Magazine…
Events Industry Council announces Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID): 6 May 2026
This year’s theme is “Business Events and Exhibitions: The Human Catalyst for Global Growth”, through which EIC is encouraging worldwide advocacy programmes that underscore the essential role of face-to-face engagement in unlocking opportunity, fostering collaboration and advancing societal progress. GMID will also the release of the 2026 Global Economic Significant of Business Event Study…
When the World Tightens, the Smartest Organisers Listen
Gatheringpoint’s David Adler suggests answers to the conundrum of managing two conflicting realities simultaneously: projecting confidence to the market, whilst making real-time decisions behind the scenes. Exercising resilience in real-time during periods of high uncertainty is one of the hardest challenges imaginable, especially with only partial vision of what’s happening.
Residents’ view on Tourism in Amsterdam
This report provides insights into how the perceptions, experiences, concerns and thoughts of Amsterdam’s residents regarding local tourism issues have evolved. The study, by Inholland University of Applied Sciences, amsterdam&partners, & MMGY Global / TCI Research, found that Amsterdam’s residents do not oppose tourism per se, but call for a more thoughtful and balanced approach.
AIME 2026: New & Better & Different: Why Exhibitors Are Underexploited Conference Assets
Former Events Director at International Gas Union Rodney Cox has strong views on the all-too-frequent under-utilisation of exhibitors at international association events, to the detriment of the event owner, the delegates, and the host destination. Far too many organisers build exhibitions as a matter of habit rather than intent. “I like the word intent,” states…
“Multilingual” Will Become the Default Setting for Meetings
Lakshman Rathnam, Founder and CEO of Wordly, the AI-driven, 60+ language meeting interpretation company, had a revelation early in the company’s seven-year journey: “Clients were saying to us, ‘What are you doing to hear us?’ — not asking for passive access to (usually English-language-using) presenters.” Essentially, they were asking for multilingual tools to offer engagement,…
AIME 2026: Where Conversations Catalyse Impact
From its pioneering beginnings in 1983 to a world-class event hosting thousands, AIME has grown into a powerhouse for connection and collaboration. AIME 2026 brought together industry leaders, associations, and innovators to spark over 25,000 meaningful conversations in just two days. Beyond meetings, it is a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, and economic growth—driving opportunities across…
AIME 2026: Early Political Buy-in + Long-term Legacy Thinking = Melbourne’s Formula for Success
60 years young: that’s the spirit of Melbourne Convention Bureau, one of the world’s most successful and innovative DMOs. The MCEC – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – is a relative youngster with only 30 years under its belt, but the venue laid out its ambitions at birth by achieving a six Green Star sustainable…
Behind the Blind Spot
Copenhagen Convention Bureau is collaborating with FERMA (Federation of European Risk Management Associations) and RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) on analysis and solutions to risk in the business events world. Copenhagen Risk Navigator reveals a consistent “Blind Spot” paradox between high-priority leadership awareness and a disconnect with the realities of event planning and preparation.
Amsterdam Space Symposium 2026: Inclusion and Innovation in Space
From 3 to 4 March 2026, Amsterdam hosted the first edition of the Amsterdam Space Symposium at Beurs van Berlage, bringing together over 500 participants and 100+ speakers from across the global space sector. Organised by SpaceNed in collaboration with the Amsterdam Convention Bureau (ACB), the event combined high-level dialogue with a strong focus on…
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