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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

ICCA Mediterranean Chapter vows closer ties with members

September 21, 2018ICCA Mediterranean Chapter vows closer ties with membersThe ICCA Mediterranean Chapter Summit in Athens has pledged to commit to a period of closer cooperation between its members.

Anti-terrorist drill tests security at Prague venue

September 21, 2018Anti-terrorist drill tests security at Prague venueSecurity at the Prague Congress Centre (PCC) was put to the test during the largest anti-terrorist exercise ever held in the Czech Republic.

Kuala Lumpur - outstanding international destination

September 21, 2018Kuala Lumpur - outstanding international destination"Ben Goedegebuure, General Manager of Maritz Global Events, provides his feedback on Malaysia's capital"

AIM signals international ambitions with new Barcelona office

September 20, 2018AIM signals international ambitions with new Barcelona officeAIM Group International, the professional congress organiser, is opening a new office in Barcelona.

Ambitious Auckland puts business events centre stage

September 19, 2018Ambitious Auckland puts business events centre stageAuckland has increased its share of New Zealand’s business events market as it launches a concerted effort to raise its profile on the international stage.

Goalsetting at heart of IACC’s Knowledge Festival

September 18, 2018Goalsetting at heart of IACC’s Knowledge FestivalThe IACC (International Association of Conference Centres) has revealed details of the education on offer at its annual Europe Knowledge Festival.

ADNEC is a big draw for major medical and Life Sciences events

September 18, 2018ADNEC is a big draw for major medical and Life Sciences eventsThe Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) has had multiple successes in winning medical and Life Sciences conferences in recent years

Mutschlechner: Vienna’s leading man announces retirement

September 17, 2018Mutschlechner: Vienna’s leading man announces retirementThe man who established Vienna’s position as a leading destination for international association meetings is retiring as director of the city’s convention bureau after three decades.

Québec to host architects North American debut

September 13, 2018Québec to host architects North American debutThe complex relationship between buildings and people will be explored when an international association meets in North America for the first time.

All change as PCO looks to retain competitive ‘edge’

September 11, 2018All change as PCO looks to retain competitive ‘edge’Kenes Group, the professional congress organiser, has shuffled the managerial deck.Show More