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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

Certificate could give green light for travel inside Europe

March 19, 2021Certificate could give green light for travel inside EuropeMovement inside the European Union could be made easier if proposals to issue travellers with a ‘digital certificate’ that would prove they don’t have Covid-19 are given the green light.

GainingEdge taps US with Arena Destination Marketing link up

March 17, 2021GainingEdge taps US with Arena Destination Marketing link upBusiness events consultancy GainingEdge has announced a partnership with New York-based Arena Destination Marketing to help international destinations secure US convention business.

Supplier view: bureaux are getting the crumbs from the table

March 16, 2021Supplier view: bureaux are getting the crumbs from the tableInternational associations like to think ahead. Some will issue a request for proposals (RFPs) from cities competing to host their meetings many years in advance. My consultancy is working on bids for conferences that are happening in 2032! But after a dreadful year for destination marketing...

Five Minutes With Alain Pittet Ega Worldwide

March 11, 2021Five Minutes With Alain Pittet Ega WorldwideIn this episode of Five Minutes With, Holly Patrick asks Ega Worldwide executive director for international business development, Alain Pittet, where his event career began, what he wishes he had known when he started, and how he managed to safely evacuate 6,000 delegates from a welcome reception...

Lykketoft new chair of legacy-focused destination alliance

March 10, 2021Lykketoft new chair of legacy-focused destination allianceBestCities, the Global Alliance of business events destinations, has appointed a new chair, incoming chair and treasurer.

Singapore Airlines first to trial IATA Travel Pass App

March 10, 2021Singapore Airlines first to trial IATA Travel Pass AppSingapore Airlines has signed up to trial the ‘first full deployment’ of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass app.

Dubai’s conference ambassadors triumph in adversity

March 8, 2021Dubai’s conference ambassadors triumph in adversityThe key role conference ambassadors can play in a city’s fortunes was highlighted after Dubai Business Events (DBE) secured several international association events last year.

Reasons to be cheerful

March 4, 2021Reasons to be cheerfulNorthstar's UK PULSE Survey reveals a cautious optimism among planners in the UK and Europe, with most expecting to return to live this year.

Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers Miruka

March 3, 2021Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers Miruka"Being a board member is not about your CV. It's about your legacy. When you see strong associations you realise there were people who were absolutely committed to helping them grow, and those are the people associations remember."

Glasgows conference ambassadors secure £84m worth of meetings

March 3, 2021Glasgows conference ambassadors secure £84m worth of meetingsGlasgow has secured 28 new conferences during the coronavirus pandemic, which are expected to attract around 36,000 delegates.Show More