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US Customs borders

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

Marriott under fire for hosting ‘anti-Muslim hate group’

September 25, 2017Marriott under fire for hosting ‘anti-Muslim hate group’Hotel chain Marriott has come under fire for hosting the

Tony Robinson inspires school children at plasticity conference

September 21, 2017Tony Robinson inspires school children at plasticity conferenceHundreds of scientist are in Cambridge to help shape the

When you’ve got to go

September 20, 2017When you’ve got to goSeasoned conference goers have their own evacuation strategies for when a dull keynote shows no signs of stopping or a PowerPoint Presentation gets too much – and, yes, some involve lavatories.

Heavyweight associations collaborate on meetings education

September 18, 2017Heavyweight associations collaborate on meetings educationTwo heavyweight associations are pooling their expertise to

IMEX America announces dates and venues up to 2025

September 18, 2017IMEX America announces dates and venues up to 2025IMEX America announces dates and venues up to 2025, confirming move to September in 2019 and 2020

Sweden’s Boman appointed IACC’s European President

September 18, 2017Sweden’s Boman appointed IACC’s European PresidentLotta Boman, founder and CEO of Sigtunahojden Hotel &

Copenhagen first Nordic country to host World Congress of Architects

September 14, 2017Copenhagen first Nordic country to host World Congress of ArchitectsThousands of the world’s leading architects will travel to

Strategic bidding nets NZ$46million for business-focused Auckland

September 12, 2017Strategic bidding nets NZ$46million for business-focused AucklandMore than 28,000 delegates attended business events in

VisitScotlands Neil Brownlee to address UNWTO

September 11, 2017VisitScotlands Neil Brownlee to address UNWTOVisitScotland's Neil Brownlee is set to speak at the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) 39th Plenary Meeting of Affiliate Members, in Chengdu, China.

Life affirming

September 8, 2017Life affirmingI suppose it was never really in doubt, but it was heart-warming, nevertheless, to see tens of thousands of cardiologists arrive in Barcelona days after a deranged van driver turned its most famous street, La Rambla (or Las Ramblas) into a scene of blood-soaked carnage.Show More