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June 9, 2026Plans revealed to scale back Trump's unpopular tourism screening proposalThe Trump administration plans to scale back its proposal for foreign travelers from visa waiver countries to submit five years of social media history, targeting specific travelers based on their ESTA responses instead, following concerns from the international events community and civil liberties groups.Read More

Worldwide events industry worth more than US$1 trillion

October 19, 2018Worldwide events industry worth more than US$1 trillionA new research project has valued the global business events industry at more than US$1 trillion. The preliminary results were announced by The Events Industry Council (EIC) at Imex America in Las Vegas, with detailed full report results available next month.

Washington DC focuses on knowledge to stay US congress capital

October 19, 2018Washington DC focuses on knowledge to stay US congress capitalWashington DC is to focus on three new ‘knowledge hubs’ for its 2019 marketing to the international association community in an effort to maintain its position as number one congress destination in the USA.

Conference winners bring 18 000 experts to New Zealand

October 18, 2018Conference winners bring 18 000 experts to New ZealandNew Zealand’s Tourism Minister has recognised the efforts of 31 experts who have secured international conferences for the country for their work in helping grow New Zealand’s business, research and technology sectors.

ICCA member demands answers over Sirks departure

October 17, 2018ICCA member demands answers over Sirks departureThe removal of Martin Sirk as CEO of ICCA was ‘badly handled’ and the board did not act with due diligence, according to Maritim Hotels international sales director Mark Spivey.

Association meetings ‘a continuing force for global progress’

October 16, 2018Association meetings ‘a continuing force for global progress’The international association meetings market continues to show ‘robust growth’, according to a new industry report on the 55-year history of international association meetings.

Lausanne and Montreux join forces to cater for associations

October 15, 2018Lausanne and Montreux join forces to cater for associationsSwiss regions Lausanne and Montreux have joined forces to cater for the larger associations market with the creation of Lausanne Montreux Congress (LMC).

Cape Town hails bridge to meetings success

October 12, 2018Cape Town hails bridge to meetings successA striking new ‘sky bridge’ connecting separate parts of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is attracting the attention of the city’s residents and visitors to the venue.

Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge Exchange

October 11, 2018Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge ExchangePCMA's next Knowledge Exchange in London will explore innovative ways to grow revenue beyond traditional sponsorship models.

Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hours

October 9, 2018Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hoursStuck in a rut? Association consultant Genevieve LeClerc reveals how you can design your way out of a problem in just two days…

Associations win US$7 500 Incredible Impact grants for legacy projects

October 9, 2018Associations win US$7 500 Incredible Impact grants for legacy projectsThree international associations have each won US$7,500 to put towards legacy projects after impressing industry judges.Show More