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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

COVID-19: insolvency association cancels Cape Town conference

March 3, 2020COVID-19: insolvency association cancels Cape Town conferenceAn international conference of accountants and lawyers, which was due to take place in Cape Town in less than a fortnight’s time, has been cancelled amid mounting coronavirus fears.

Coronavirus latest: IMEX in Frankfurt is going ahead organisers say

March 3, 2020Coronavirus latest: IMEX in Frankfurt is going ahead organisers sayThere are no plans to postpone or cancel IMEX in Frankfurt, organisers have said.

Physicists query timing after last-minute conference cancellation

March 2, 2020Physicists query timing after last-minute conference cancellationA decision to cancel a 10,000-delegate conference in Denver, USA, over coronavirus fears has left some would-be attendees perplexed and angry at the eleventh-hour timing.

Oh what a night! M&IT Awards 2020 shines light on industry’s stars

March 2, 2020Oh what a night! M&IT Awards 2020 shines light on industry’s starsThe M&IT Awards 2020 saw the stars of the meetings and events industry come out for an exciting and action-packed night.

Taste on the table with ICC Sydneys new Menu Collection 2020

March 1, 2020Taste on the table with ICC Sydneys new Menu Collection 2020ICC Sydney is excited to share its 2020 Menu Collection. Bringing together the latest culinary trends, the menus feature an extensive range of delicious new options alongside its beloved iconic ICC Sydney dishes.

Diabetes conference defies COVID-19 to set new attendance record

February 28, 2020Diabetes conference defies COVID-19 to set new attendance recordSome good news for a change.

Engagement helps The Hague win 48% more association meetings

February 27, 2020Engagement helps The Hague win 48% more association meetingsThe Hague has seen a huge increase in the number of international association meetings being held in the city.

NEW: Discover Europe’s most exciting fully integrated event venue!

February 26, 2020NEW: Discover Europe’s most exciting fully integrated event venue!Norway’s Oslofjord is Europe’s largest fully integrated event venue combining hotels, convention facilities and a magnificent multi-sport facility. There is even a marina, coastal path and beach. In total it covers an area of 500,000 sqm, designed to help you create your own little universe and an...

February 26, 2020Lahav is international congress organisers new presidentOri Lahav, vice president clients & operations at Geneva-based Kenes Group, has been elected president of International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

Northern Territory doubles subvention fund for meetings

February 25, 2020Northern Territory doubles subvention fund for meetingsAssociations pondering a trip Down Under might be tempted by a new financial incentive.Show More