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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

On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false start

October 15, 2021On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false startLegacy after Covid: a new dawn or another false start?

IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person return

October 14, 2021IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person returnIBTM World Barcelona, the meetings industry trade show, which will take place in-person between 30 November – 2 December at Fira Barcelona, is reporting robust exhibitor sales two months ahead of the event.

Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention pot

October 13, 2021Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention potA €4m subvention fund was hailed a ‘huge success’ after hundreds of event organisers took advantage of the scheme in the five months since its launch.

Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidence

October 12, 2021Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidenceExCeL London, the docklands events venue, is returning to ‘pre-pandemic business levels’ after reopening its doors earlier this year with a packed schedule of almost 60 events.

HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy change

October 12, 2021HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy changeEvent organisers in Hong Kong who rely on international exhibitors and buyers have been thrown a lifeline after the government changed its pandemic subsidy scheme.

What a night! M&IT Awards 2021 reunites sector in style

October 11, 2021What a night! M&IT Awards 2021 reunites sector in styleThe M&IT Awards 2021 saw the industry come together in celebration of event professionals on an exciting and emotional night in London.

Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events Cvent

October 8, 2021Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events Cvent80 per cent of event planners across the UK and Europe are currently sourcing in‐person events, according to the Cvent 2021 Planner Sourcing Report: Europe Edition.

Glasgow helps planners go greener with new initiative

October 7, 2021Glasgow helps planners go greener with new initiativeAs part of the People Make Glasgow Green Strategy, the Glasgow Convention Bureau (GCB) is offering an interactive workshop to help planners host sustainable meetings in the city.

AMI Summit #1 - The Future of Association Meetings

October 5, 2021AMI Summit #1 - The Future of Association MeetingsThe cancellation of in-person meetings has forced association meeting planners to tear up the script in the last 18 months. But what is going to happen next? In the first in a series of AMI Summits our expert panellists discuss the questions most asked about the future of association meetings. What...

New chapter for Hungexpo after €170m makeover

October 4, 2021New chapter for Hungexpo after €170m makeoverA convention centre has reopened after a €170m refurbishment.Show More