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From Skift: President Donald Trumpās flurry of executive orders signals a potentially turbulent era for the travel industry. From tightened border controls to environmental rollbacks, these early moves could reshape U.S. tourism. President Donald Trump wasted no time after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, signing a series of executive…
From AMI: AC Forum, the association for association executives, has become the latest signatory of Net Zero Carbon Events, the meeting industryās attempt to eliminate its emissions by 2050. The Brussels-based organisation, which has almost 50 members ā most belonging to the field of medicine ā signed the NCZE pledge at the start of its…
From Skift Meetings: At this yearās PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, the spotlight was on helping event planners navigate and meet the needs of increasingly international audiences. The evolving globalization of business is reshaping the events industry, where attendees bring diverse expectations shaped by their cultural backgrounds. Event planners need to think globally, was the…
From Boardroom: Sarawak has officially launched LEGACY360 ā Business Events for a Sustainable Future, the first forum in Southeast Asia focused on advancing business event legacies. The initiative aims to position Sarawak as a leader in creating long-term economic, social, and environmental impacts through business events. Unveiled during an exclusive preview, LEGACY360 underscores BESarawakās ambition…
From ASAE: Anticipating significant tax legislation in 2025, ASAE announced today the launch of the Community Impact Coalition ā a unified initiative dedicated to educating the 119th Congress about the social and economic benefits of associations, charities, and other tax-exempt organizations. With Republicans assuming control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, GOP…
From Exhibition News, Steve Monnington of Mayfield Merger Strategies reviews the M&A transactions of the past 12 months: In a recent article, Colin Morrison asks whether 2025 will be the year that media M&A rebounds. He references US investment bankers who are predicting a big year in M&A since stock markets are near all-time highs…
From Skift Meetings: The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help. The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help. Grassroots initiatives and industry networks are doing their part to help those…
From Destination DC (DDC): āFrom large conventions to small, impactful meetings, Washington, DC uniquely provides access to policymakers, networking and educational opportunities,ā said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, Destination DC. āCombined with the cityās vibrant neighborhoods and abundant attractions and experiences, DC creates memorable events that keep attendees returning. Through our Only One…
From Skift Meetings: As the political landscape shifts, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance calls on the business events industry to get involved. A new Congress and presidential administration brings opportunities for policies that drive business events growth, according to the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). āWhen there is change in any administration, whether itās a…
From Headquarters Magazine: Dubai is set to host the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2025, bringing one of the most prestigious congresses in the medical field to the Middle East for the first time. The awarding of the event to Dubai follows a successful bid led by the Emirates Society of Neurological Surgeons, and…
The CityDNA Autumn Conference co-located once more alongside the GDS-Forum and this year, in Bruges, with the VISITFLANDERS Impact Day reveal of the DMOās Impact Framework co-developed with partners, #Meet4Impact. Having 3 events in one week certainly confirms a sustainable approach to what is becoming a festival feel to the CityDNA gathering. But what sets…
Proponents of the social impact of events narrative convened in Bruges for IMPACT DAY hosted by The VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau, #MEET4IMPACT, and the GDS-Movement to discuss how collaboration between social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and government can collaborate to drive positive change using association meetings as the catalyst. āWeāre impact creators…ā, explained Genevieve Leclerc, co-founder of…
Bruges, Belgium, hosted the second GDS-Forum / CityDNA Autumn Conference āDouble-Billā to seek solutions, and to advance & celebrate the worldās leading destination sustainability movement. āI think the visitor economy is a bit broken – and that people, communities, and nature are suffering,ā explained the GDS-Movementās founder and chief changemaker, Guy Bigwood, adding that, āwe…
From IAEE: The International Association of Exhibitions and EventsĀ® (IAEE) announced today the strategic integration of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) as an official research division within IAEE. This development reflects IAEEās continued commitment to delivering unparalleled insights and resources to support the global exhibitions and events industry. As the preeminent source for…
From CMW: Brand USA, the nationās destination marketing organisation, has announced new leadership for its 2025 board of directors. The 11-member board is appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce in consultation with US Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Each director represents a travel and tourism industry sub-sector and can serve a maximum of…
From Boardroom: Singaporeās role as a global hub for business and innovation extends beyond its skyline of modern marvels and strategic positioning on global trade routes. It is also a city committed to developing the next generation of leaders, leveraging platforms like business events to enable professional growth. By blending a forward-thinking economy, thriving business…
From The Hill: Welcome to The Hillās annual list of top lobbyists. The lobbyists on this list are some of the best in the business and have been go-to advocates during a year defined by unprecedented political events, legislative logjams, federal spending cut crusades and big rulemaking swings by the outgoing Biden administration. But Washington…
From PCMA: What drives a person to become an advocate for justice and a catalyst for change? In a world that often calls for bold leadership, a few voices rise above, unafraid to challenge norms and champion human rights. Internationally acclaimed lawyer and human rights advocate, Amal Clooney, is one of those voices. We are…
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