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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

Hong Kong pumps $130m into faltering meetings industry

February 24, 2020Hong Kong pumps $130m into faltering meetings industryHong Kong will start pumping HK$1bn (US$130m) into its faltering meetings and events industry as political unrest and the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) begin to take their toll.

IATA: demand for air travel set to fall for first time in a decade

February 21, 2020IATA: demand for air travel set to fall for first time in a decadeDemand for air travel looks set to fall for the first time since the 2008 financial crash as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak, which is threatening to wipe US$30bn from airline revenues.

Virtual meetings are hi-tech saviours amid coronavirus scare

February 21, 2020Virtual meetings are hi-tech saviours amid coronavirus scareAs delegates and clients become increasingly worried over the coronavirus outbreak, the spotlight has turned on virtual meetings as the hi-tech saviour for event organisers.

Singapore reeling from cancellations as coronavirus spreads

February 20, 2020Singapore reeling from cancellations as coronavirus spreadsSingapore’s meetings industry has been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak with a string of major international associations events and exhibitions withdrawing from the city.

Organisers cancel IBTM Asia Pacific over coronavirus fears

February 20, 2020Organisers cancel IBTM Asia Pacific over coronavirus fearsThe novel coronavirus COVID-19, which has claimed more than 2,100 lives, has forced the cancellation of a major meetings industry trade show.

Wellington NZ puts out an international conference call

February 19, 2020Wellington NZ puts out an international conference callWellington, New Zealand, has arguably punched above its weight when it comes to attracting business events and things are set to get even better in the southern most capital city in the world.

Association events contribute to £129m economic boost for Brisbane

February 19, 2020Association events contribute to £129m economic boost for BrisbaneBrisbane hosted more than 940 business events worth an estimated £129m (AU$351m) to the economy in the 2018-19 financial year, figures show, with association events playing a major role.

Don’t suppress meetings! GBTA’s Scott Solombrino on climate change

February 17, 2020Don’t suppress meetings! GBTA’s Scott Solombrino on climate changeA reduction in global travel will lead to economic calamity, according to Scott Solombrino, chief operating officer and executive director of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Edinburgh departure from BestCities a ‘shock outcome’ says alliance MD

February 14, 2020Edinburgh departure from BestCities a ‘shock outcome’ says alliance MDAs a founding member of 20 years’ standing, Edinburgh’s departure from BestCities Global Alliance came as a shock.

New venue for Manchester as EventCity move gets go-ahead

February 14, 2020New venue for Manchester as EventCity move gets go-aheadPlans for a new conference venue close to Manchester Airport have been approved.Show More