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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

International Malaria congress to open newly expanded MCEC

May 16, 2018International Malaria congress to open newly expanded MCECThe AUS$200m expansion of Melbourne Convention and

IMEX starts with She Means Business at EduMonday

May 16, 2018IMEX starts with She Means Business at EduMondayShe Means Business saw well over 300 women descend on the Kap Europa to hear keynote speeches from several successful industry professionals.

Cvent to open German office as European customer base hits 3 000

May 16, 2018Cvent to open German office as European customer base hits 3 000Cvent, the meetings and event technology giant, has

Hilton tops Cvent’s Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Europe list

May 15, 2018Hilton tops Cvent’s Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Europe listHotel chain Hilton has swept the board in a ranking of the

Biggest ever IMEX in Frankfurt highlights innovation and growth

May 15, 2018Biggest ever IMEX in Frankfurt highlights innovation and growthThis year’s IMEX in Frankfurt is set to highlight how inspiring innovations, energising experiences and solid resilience are driving continuing business growth in the industry.

Internationalisation key to German events sector growth

May 11, 2018Internationalisation key to German events sector growthDigitisation and internationalisation are key for the German meetings, conference and events sector, according to the newly-released Meeting & Event Barometer 2017/2018. The annual study is a joint project of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) and...

Singapore’s Lim takes chair at BestCities Global Alliance

May 10, 2018Singapore’s Lim takes chair at BestCities Global AllianceJeannie Lim, executive director of Conventions, Meetings and

What now for Istanbul

May 9, 2018What now for IstanbulGleaning any significance from the fluctuating fortunes of destinations in ICCA’s City and Country Rankings is a task beset with problems – but every so often the fall or rise is so stark, so unignorably momentous, it cannot be attributed to the vagaries of the market or slapdash reporting.

Beleaguered Istanbul drops 94 places in ICCA rankings

May 8, 2018Beleaguered Istanbul drops 94 places in ICCA rankingsIstanbul’s standing as a major destination for international

Berlin looks even better in AMI’s alternative ICCA rankings

May 8, 2018Berlin looks even better in AMI’s alternative ICCA rankingsEvery year AMI magazine crunches the numbers to compile its own 'alternative ICCA rankings' - based on meetings with more than 300 delegates and Show More