Articles tagged “China”

The last-minute cancellation of RightsCon wasn't a procedural hiccup — it was political capitulation to foreign pressure. Organizers chose Zambia precisely for its visa-free access for 167 nationalities. It turns out a welcoming visa policy is no guarantee against foreign interference.

When Amway China comes to town with its Annual Leadership Seminar, it’s always a phenomenon. For this year’s convention, Bangkok pulled out all the stops.

There’s no shortage of new hotels in the pipeline in the APAC region. These 20 entrants, which just opened or opening soon, are geared toward the meeting and incentive market.

The U.S.–China tariff rollback is welcome news for the industry, but it doesn’t erase uncertainty.

The business events industry is pushing back against U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made ships. While policymakers aim to curb China's maritime influence, industry leaders warn that these measures will increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and ultimately harm American businesses.

Trump-imposed tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, Mexico, and China are forcing event planners to navigate rising costs and operational uncertainties. 

As CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, some Chinese exhibitors encountered hurdles with U.S. visa denials, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions.

In an industry where presence is everything, key destinations conspicuously duck out of IBTM World as parent company RX shifts its gaze to the tantalizing markets of Asia Pacific.

Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.

UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future.