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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

Scaillet appointed CEO of incentive travel organisation

January 11, 2018Scaillet appointed CEO of incentive travel organisationDidier Scaillet has been appointed chief executive of the

PCMA announces Chairman’s Award winner for 2017

January 10, 2018PCMA announces Chairman’s Award winner for 2017Janet Tan-Collis, president of the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers (SACEOS), has picked up one of the meetings industry's most prestigious awards.

Australia: Associations offered A$50 000 to look north

January 10, 2018Australia: Associations offered A$50 000 to look northAssociations are being offered up to A$50,000 for choosing

Winter Olympics: IOC extends deadline for North Korea

January 9, 2018Winter Olympics: IOC extends deadline for North KoreaThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has extended the

QEII Centre forecasts best financial year to date

January 5, 2018QEII Centre forecasts best financial year to dateThe QEII Centre is forecasting its best financial year to date, with its annual budget already met by the end of Q3.

Paul Flackett memorial arrangements confirmed

January 3, 2018Paul Flackett memorial arrangements confirmedThe memorial arrangements for Paul Flackett, former IMEX Group MD, have been confirmed.

Hundreds of government scientists barred from conference

January 3, 2018Hundreds of government scientists barred from conferenceHundreds of US government scientists have been ‘prevented

Resolution Be a better delegate

January 3, 2018Resolution Be a better delegateThree days into 2018 and Messrs Trump and Jong-un are toying with the whole mass extinction thing again by comparing the sizes of their nuclear buttons. Obviously for Supreme Alpha Male new year’s resolutions are always the same. Number one: more of the same. Number two: ditto.

All change at Congrex Switzerland as Bicher takes top job

January 2, 2018All change at Congrex Switzerland as Bicher takes top jobCongrex Switzerland, the Basel-based professional congress

Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

December 29, 2017Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth GamesBirmingham has been chosen as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.Show More