A session speaker not being allowed in the U.S. illustrates the difficulties our Meetings Market Survey respondents cited when it comes to bringing international audiences to the U.S. for business events.

At Melbourne gathering, executives consider what tech challenges will mean for the business events industry and are urged to harness their power to transform communities.

A venue consortium’s proposal for subterranean solutions to ease traffic, promote public transit, and even sell fruit wins city competition.

The European networking platform for associations turns to partnerships to improve members’ learning options.

How might the AEG Facilities/SMG deal — the latest move in the mergers-and-acquisitions game that is reshaping the meetings and events industry — impact you?

What will associations be talking about most this year? Association management and services company SmithBucklin explores that question in its 16th annual Circuit publication.

A new report reveals that the United States is losing appeal for international tourists, which raises the question of how the country is perceived among international delegates.

As Airbnb eyes opportunities to attract more event attendees and other business travelers, roadblocks loom on the horizon.

The UFI European Conference is to take place in Birmingham in May, just weeks after the U.K. is expected to split from the EU. That offers attendees a firsthand look at a changing global landscape.

Two documentaries explore the fallout from the Titanic of event planning — and event strategists weigh in.

In December, the premier of South Australia, in a joint announcement with the Australian prime minister, said Adelaide would be the home of Australia’s new A$41m Space Agency. And it all began with a business event.

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history went into effect on Dec. 22, 2018, and came to a close on Jan. 25, 2019. What that 35-day period made clear is that event organizers need to be prepared for a potential government shutdown at any time.