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The Iceberg to Be Transferred to UK Charitable Trust January 2026
The Iceberg, the platform and metaphor for business & professional events advocacy, presented by the Joint Meetings Industry Council, is to be transferred from The Fred Production Company Ltd to The Iceberg Trust, a non-profit UK-based Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) from January 2026. The Iceberg was founded in 2017 by James Latham with the support…
Destinations International Announces Event Uniting Advocacy and Impact Summits in 2026
The inaugural Advocacy & Action event will unite and reimagine two of DI’s most dynamic gatherings into one event dedicated to advancing purpose-driven destination leadership. “Advocacy & Action brings together the full spectrum of what destination organisations stand for — community resilience, brand stewardship, leadership and impact,” said Don Welsh, DI President & CEO.
India Launches New Society of Association Executives
The new SAE is the brainchild of GConvene and Talley Management Group, which will act as strategic advisors to the new organisation, aiming to professionalise the enormous number of associations in India. This has the long-term potential to significantly transform the association meetings landscape in the region. From M&C Asia…
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Share Your Insight at the CityDNA International Conference in Helsinki
City Destinations Alliance has launched a Call for Speakers for the International Conference & General Assembly in Helsinki, on April 22-24, 2026. Under the theme “The Human Pulse of Place and Purpose: Beyond the numbers, exploring the strategic forces shaping cities,” you are invited to help shape a programme that turns insight into action for…
Supreme Court Case Could Bring Relief to US Trade Show Industry
From TSNN: ECA’s Tommy Goodwin explains what’s at stake as SCOTUS hears arguments in two tariff cases on November 5 and why it matters to the trade show industry: Since January 20, the White House has been ground zero for tariff policy changes negatively impacting the trade show industry. In the coming days, the focus…
Event Cancellations Mount as Government Shutdown Continues
Business events across the U.S. are facing mounting cancellations and disruptions due to the ongoing federal shutdown that began on October 1. Government-linked conferences are hit hardest, with major gatherings being scaled back or scrapped entirely, forcing planners to re-evaluate travel, location and engagement strategies amid uncertainty. From Skift Meetings…
ASTA Unites Industry Leaders During Inaugural Corporate Travel Executive Forum
Nearly 90 senior executives and thought leaders gathered in Washington, DC for the new gathering, designed to bring together the most influential voices in corporate travel management. The event offered a platform where Travel Management Companies, suppliers and buyers could exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and explore the evolving business case for managed travel. From TravelPulse…
Shutdown Strains U.S. Air Travel
Flight disruptions are intensifying in the U.S. as some 13,000 air-traffic controllers continue working without pay amid the federal shutdown. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said staffing has reached the lowest point in decades, and many controllers are working six days a week without pay during the government shutdown. From Northstar…
Talley and Global Healthcare Academy, Launch the Society of Association Executives (SAE) India
Talley Management Group announces the launch of the Society of Association Executives (SAE) India, based in Bangaluru, India. This is the first project for the strategic partnership between Talley and Global Healthcare Academy (GHA), in Bangalore, India, committed to advancing Indian national associations and expanding global reach of associations and non-profits.
Sydney Chosen as APAC Circular Hotspot in 2026
International meetings have become the critical platform for increasing implementation and broadening understanding of the societal importance and key concepts behind Circular Economies and related business practices. As with any complex process, the fastest way to learn and generate new ideas is face-to-face, bringing together technical experts, policymakers and business leaders. From From CMW…
ANZ Business Events, Incentive Associations Join Forces
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Australia and New Zealand Chapter have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing research, professional development, talent growth and sector visibility. From Meetings & Conventions Asia…
U.S. Travel Association Names Erik Hansen as Senior VP, Head of Government Relations
Erik Hansen, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Travel Association, has been named senior VP, head of government relations. He will lead the association’s advocacy on travel policies, including infrastructure, border management, and traveler programs, as the U.S. prepares for events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. From U.S. Travel Association…
New U.S. Visa Integrity Fee Sparks Concern Across Events Industry
From TSNN: A newly authorized $250 Visa Integrity Fee could reshape the cost — and feasibility — of attending trade shows and exhibitions in the U.S. Though slated to take effect October 1, 2025, the fee remains in bureaucratic limbo. No one’s paying it yet, but many are bracing for impact.
Open Data MICE Germany Meets PCMA’s Destinaitor
From GCB: PCMA and the German Convention Bureau (GCB) have announced a strategic collaboration bringing together two innovative initiatives – Destinaitor and Open Data MICE Germany – to shape the future of business events intelligence and destination marketing. The partnership aims to enhance global accessibility, foster cross-border collaboration, and position business events as catalysts for…
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