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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

The Meetings Show announces keynote speakers

June 13, 2018The Meetings Show announces keynote speakersThe Meetings Show has announced the keynote speakers for its 2018 education programme.

PCMA looks to extend influence in Europe with leaders’ summit

June 12, 2018PCMA looks to extend influence in Europe with leaders’ summitA high-level gathering of association executives will take

Record May for Glasgows conference business

June 11, 2018Record May for Glasgows conference businessGlasgow is celebrating its busiest May on record with more than 22,000 delegates visiting the city - pumping around £25.5 million into the city's economy.Aileen Crawford, head of conventions at Glasgow Convention Bureau, said: “Glasgow is recognised as one of the world’s leading conference cities with...

Japan targets long-term growth with new events campaign

June 11, 2018Japan targets long-term growth with new events campaignJapan has launched a campaign to consolidate its position as

Hamburg’s expertise attracts world’s largest stem-cell conference

June 7, 2018Hamburg’s expertise attracts world’s largest stem-cell conferenceUp to 4,000 delegates will meet in Hamburg at the world’s

Abu Dhabi confident of growth on Global Exhibitions Day

June 6, 2018Abu Dhabi confident of growth on Global Exhibitions DayAbu Dhabi will be a ‘key player’ in the growth of the exhibitions

Association wins demonstrate Ottawas broad appeal

June 6, 2018Association wins demonstrate Ottawas broad appealOttawa has won a

Circular economy focus of GDS-Index white paper

June 4, 2018Circular economy focus of GDS-Index white paperThe Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released its second white paper, “Sustainable Destination Management Trends and Insights: The Road to a Circular Economy”. The GDS-Index is a collaborative partnership between ICCA, ICCA’s Scandinavian chapter, IMEX, ECM and MCI Group.

Inclusive Birmingham venue picked for its wide-open spaces

June 1, 2018Inclusive Birmingham venue picked for its wide-open spacesIt was the open spaces of ICC Birmingham’s central shopping mall

Meet Cambridge and ExCeL London partner for association offer

June 1, 2018Meet Cambridge and ExCeL London partner for association offerMeet Cambridge, the conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the region, is working with ExCeL London to offer association meeting planners an extended range of services. The collaboration will involve working closely on relevant conference bids, to offer organisers the opportunity to enhance...Show More