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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

Prioritise testing over quarantine associations urge governments

October 9, 2020Prioritise testing over quarantine associations urge governmentsThe leaders of two event industry associations have called on governments to priorities testing over quarantine in order to ‘keep business going’ and provide greater clarity in the coming months.

Australia produces immersive videos as borders remain closed

October 8, 2020Australia produces immersive videos as borders remain closedA series of immersive videos has been produced to whet the appetite of delegates unable to travel to Australia.

Legacy more important than delegate numbers SarawakBE chief

October 7, 2020Legacy more important than delegate numbers SarawakBE chiefThe head of a convention bureau has argued that the knowledge and inward investment stimulated by business events has a ‘far greater value’ than tourism receipts.

Historic deal between Dubai and Israel aims to open up meetings

October 6, 2020Historic deal between Dubai and Israel aims to open up meetingsDubai and Israel have signed an historic partnership that paves the way for both countries excepting delegations from the other by the end of the year.

Ardern signals all-clear for business events across New Zealand

October 5, 2020Ardern signals all-clear for business events across New ZealandBusiness events were given the green light across New Zealand today after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that coronavirus restrictions would be lifted in Auckland this week.

Korea is #waiting for your future international association events

October 1, 2020Korea is #waiting for your future international association eventsWith a clear and transparent set of protocols for business events and the safety of its people and visitors, South Korea will be in demand for those stakeholders seeking a suitable destination for future international events.

Reykjavík CVB to double up as national bureau for Iceland

September 30, 2020Reykjavík CVB to double up as national bureau for IcelandMeet in Reykjavík, the convention bureau for Reykjavík city and the capital area, is now under the umbrella of Promote Iceland - a national agency whose purpose is to promote the country to foreign markets.

Bureau: Budapest ready to host hundreds of delegates

September 29, 2020Bureau: Budapest ready to host hundreds of delegatesBudapest is the latest European city to signal it’s open for business events.

Hong Kong hoping subsidy scheme will ease financial burden

September 28, 2020Hong Kong hoping subsidy scheme will ease financial burdenManagers at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HML) have welcomed the launch next month of a subsidy scheme to help ‘reinvigorate’ the business events industry.

Cash rewards for associations who ‘thought outside the conference walls’

September 24, 2020Cash rewards for associations who ‘thought outside the conference walls’Three international associations who were best able to show how their meetings benefitted wider society have each received a US$7,500 grant towards future projects.Show More