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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

Tech entrepreneur announced as keynote for IBTM World

October 8, 2018Tech entrepreneur announced as keynote for IBTM WorldTech entrepreneur Charlotte Pearce is the third keynote speaker for IBTM World 2018, which will take place in Barcelona from 27-29 November.

Value of knowledge at medical congress ‘close to €1bn’ report finds

October 8, 2018Value of knowledge at medical congress ‘close to €1bn’ report findsThe monetary value of information presented at this year’s European Congress of Radiology, in Vienna, amounted to €813m, according to a groundbreaking new report.

Business events big guns converge on Wales

October 7, 2018Business events big guns converge on WalesConvention bureau Wales Business Events held its inaugural The Business of Events Wales conference in the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, where the new ICC Wales is under construction.

PCMA unveils ‘20 in their Twenties’ class of 2019

October 5, 2018PCMA unveils ‘20 in their Twenties’ class of 2019If you were wondering who the business events leaders of the future might be, look no further.

Beleaguered Istanbul joins ICCAs ARP programme

October 4, 2018Beleaguered Istanbul joins ICCAs ARP programmeThe bureau tasked with bringing international association meetings to Istanbul has signed a two-year partnership agreement with a major convention association to strengthen its hand.

Buoyant Dundee sees future in business events

October 1, 2018Buoyant Dundee sees future in business eventsCity leaders in Dundee want to ‘open its doors to the world’ through business events.

Bureaux chiefs get a warm welcome in Iceland

September 28, 2018Bureaux chiefs get a warm welcome in IcelandConvention bureaux from across Europe met in Iceland to discuss how best to maintain the continent’s position as the world’s most popular destination for meetings.

Chemistry points way to ‘post-Brexit economy’

September 26, 2018Chemistry points way to ‘post-Brexit economy’Dublin will host 1,500 delegates at the biennial International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ICCC) in 2026 after winning a three-way bid against Brisbane and Moscow.

Kuala Lumpur to host international associations’ round table

September 26, 2018Kuala Lumpur to host international associations’ round tableMalaysia is set to host the UIA Associations Round Table Asia Pacific for the first time.

NYC & Company brings roadshow to Europe

September 25, 2018NYC & Company brings roadshow to EuropeNew York City’s official destination marketing organisation NYC & Company has kicked off its 2018 annual European MICE roadshow spanning four major business cities; London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.Show More