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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

‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25

December 20, 2019‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25Meetings and events leaders addressed some of the big sustainability challenges facing the industry during a panel discussion at the UN Climate Conference COP25, in Madrid, last week.

Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetings

December 19, 2019Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetingsHow cities are using their own medical experts to win international association meetings and leave a lasting legacy. By James Lancaster.

Associations put faith in Christchurch ahead of centre opening

December 18, 2019Associations put faith in Christchurch ahead of centre openingA raft of associations have signed up to hold their flagship meetings at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre – a year before the venue is scheduled to open.

UKs second city attracts more association executives than London

December 18, 2019UKs second city attracts more association executives than LondonThe Associations Congress UK 2019 saw more association event professionals than ever before descend on Birmingham's ICC for two days of education, engagement and entertainment.

TEDSummit highlight of record-breaking year for Edinburgh venue

December 16, 2019TEDSummit highlight of record-breaking year for Edinburgh venueEdinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) bosses say they are ‘on track’ to achieve ‘record sales and operating profits’ in 2019 after hosting some of the world’s most high-profile conferences.

Association society unveils new look to usher in 2020s

December 13, 2019Association society unveils new look to usher in 2020sThe European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) has unveiled a new look to usher in the 2020s.

Community building in spotlight as destinations woo association planners

December 11, 2019Community building in spotlight as destinations woo association plannersThe Destinations Alliance annual lunch attracted more than 50 guests, including representatives from international associations, member destinations, regional convention bureaux (CVBs) and convention centres.

Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights record

December 11, 2019Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights recordDelegates attending an international meeting of lawyers in China this week have been accused of helping the host country ‘whitewash’ its human rights record.

‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to Glasgow

December 10, 2019‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to GlasgowThree european associations have chosen the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), in Glasgow, for their flagship meetings after strong engagement from local experts during the bidding process.

Williams to take helm at BestCities as organisation pushes legacy

December 9, 2019Williams to take helm at BestCities as organisation pushes legacyPaul Levee is stepping down as managing director of BestCities Alliance, the international network of convention bureaux focused on the legacy of meetings that has been under his stewardship for the last five years.Show More