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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

Hotels across Europe hike prices by 4.2 per cent

January 29, 2018Hotels across Europe hike prices by 4.2 per centHotels in Europe hiked prices 4.2 per cent in December to €145.26, according to the latest HotStats poll.

‘Healthy’ CCD is perfect choice for joint obesity congress

January 25, 2018‘Healthy’ CCD is perfect choice for joint obesity congressThe World Obesity Federation put its money where its mouth is

Deadline looms as meeting venues battle for digital supremacy

January 23, 2018Deadline looms as meeting venues battle for digital supremacyTime is running out for venues to prove they have the best

Taliban attack on conference hotel in Kabul leaves 20 dead

January 22, 2018Taliban attack on conference hotel in Kabul leaves 20 deadThe death toll from a Taliban terror attack on a hotel in Kabul has risen to 20, including 14 foreigners. The guests were shot during a 14-hour terror rampage at the hotel.

Sustainability in spotlight as Vancouver celebrates record year

January 19, 2018Sustainability in spotlight as Vancouver celebrates record yearA flurry of conferences related to nature and sustainability

The Hague announced as host of 2019 European MPI Congress

January 18, 2018The Hague announced as host of 2019 European MPI CongressThe Hague will be the next host city of the Annual European MPI Congress.

Friends gather to say farewell to ‘friendship broker’ Paul Flackett

January 16, 2018Friends gather to say farewell to ‘friendship broker’ Paul FlackettFriends and family of Paul Flackett gathered at London’s QEII Centre to bid bon voyage to the former MD of IMEX. The memorial was hosted by IMEX and was a bittersweet occasion with friends able to talk about their memories of the 69 year-old, who died in November, during an 'open mic' session.Padraic...

Blinking mad

January 16, 2018Blinking madOn a list of Things I Could Live Without, a robot designed to ‘enhance use of kitchen appliances’ would feature somewhere near the bottom, alongside gastroenteritis and Ed Sheeran.

Brisbane Marketing appoints new convention bureau chief

January 15, 2018Brisbane Marketing appoints new convention bureau chiefJuliet Alabaster has been appointed general manager of the

PCMA announces strong growth and record revenue

January 11, 2018PCMA announces strong growth and record revenueThe PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) announced strong financial growth and record revenue numbers at its annual Convening Leaders event.Show More