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Controversial Laws Make Some States a Harder Sell for CVBs
Convention and visitor bureaus are not political entities; their job is to attract and welcome travelers. Given that charter, nearly all try to keep hot topics out of their messaging. But when divisive legislation has a growing number of meeting planners opting to go elsewhere, how should they respond? From Northstar Meetings Group…
Brazil Hosts the Amazon Nations in Bid to Save Rainforest
The eight South American countries that share the Amazon met in Brazil on August 8th to outline a conservation strategy for the sprawling rainforest. The two-day summit, held in the city of Belém, marks the first time the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) has gathered in 12 years. From Quartz…
ADNEC and Kenes Sign Partnership to Launch New Specialised Events
The Abu Dhabi-based ADNEC Group has signed a strategic partnership with global events management company Kenes Group, to launch new events within the emirate. The agreement was signed by Ahmad Shaker, CEO of ADNEC Services, the event agency arm of ADNEC Group, and Dan Rivlin, executive chair and chief vision officer of Kenes Group. From…
Thailand Selected to Host IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025
Thailand has been chosen to host the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025, one of the world’s largest conferences on diabetes. It comes to the Southeast Asia region for the first time and is a boost to Thailand’s strategy towards becoming a global Medical Hub. From Conference & Meetings World…
‘Anti-Woke’ Bills are Costing Florida Millions of Dollars
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped the Sunshine State in controversy, spurring protests, lawsuits and travel advisories warning the state is ‘openly hostile’ toward people of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ community members. From CNN…
Meet in Wales Appoints SFA Connect as New Ambassador Agency
From Meet in Wales: Meet in Wales has partnered with SFA Connect to further expand its ambassador programme and increase knowledge and learning within Wales across the association conference sector. SFA will support the Ambassador Wales Conference Programme which mirror’s the destination’s wider strategy of working with specific sectors that underline the country’s industrial strengths….
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