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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

Abu Dhabi – for extraordinary association events

October 24, 2019Abu Dhabi – for extraordinary association eventsAbu Dhabi is a destination of the 21st century. An emirate rich in archaeological finds, today’s people enjoy living in modern, technologically advanced surroundings. It is a city with a modern-day flare of extraordinary skyscrapers, shopping malls, magnificent hotels and resorts, unique attractions...

‘Vintage’ year for cardiology congress as Paris venue shines

October 22, 2019‘Vintage’ year for cardiology congress as Paris venue shinesThe recently built Paris Convention Centre helped make this year’s edition of the European Society of Cardiology Congress ‘an exceptional vintage’, according to one of the organisers.

Dubai boosts pipeline of major conference wins ahead of ‘defining year’

October 22, 2019Dubai boosts pipeline of major conference wins ahead of ‘defining year’Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, won 82 bids for international meetings, conferences and incentive travel groups in the third quarter of 2019.

The Duchess of Sussex attends One Young World Summit Opening

October 21, 2019The Duchess of Sussex attends One Young World Summit OpeningHer Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was present at the One Young World Summit opening ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 22 October.

AI and facial recognition in shortlist for this year’s Tech Watch Award

October 17, 2019AI and facial recognition in shortlist for this year’s Tech Watch AwardCompanies using AI, virtual reality, and facial recognition technology will feature in this year’s Tech Watch Award, after seven finalists were announced by organiser IBTM World.

Brisbane stumps up cash to find conference trailblazers

October 17, 2019Brisbane stumps up cash to find conference trailblazersBrisbane's brightest minds are being offered grants to help them bring international meetings to the Australian city.

ICCA welcomes associations into the fold but not as members

October 15, 2019ICCA welcomes associations into the fold but not as membersICCA, the Amsterdam-based association representing suppliers to the meetings industry, has broken with tradition by inviting its customers - association executives - to join the organisation.

Survey shows event planners responsible for ‘alarming’ food waste

October 14, 2019Survey shows event planners responsible for ‘alarming’ food wasteThe truth about food waste at meetings and events became a little clearer today when a survey found a third of planners throw away at least 15 per cent of the food they commission at events.

Korea secures Automatic Control world congress

October 10, 2019Korea secures Automatic Control world congressMore than 3,500 engineers will descend on Busan in 2026 after Korea won a bid to host the 23rd International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) World Congress.

QEII Centre contributes record £153.1m to the UK economy

October 9, 2019QEII Centre contributes record £153.1m to the UK economyThe QEII Centre has recorded its highest-ever net economic contribution to the UK of £153.1 million. This Gross Value Added (GVA) figure is an increase of 72.6 per cent since 2013/14, with a GVA to London alone of £117m.Show More