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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

Maastricht – at the forefront of science

October 1, 2019Maastricht – at the forefront of scienceProf. Dr. Ron Heeren, Director of the M4I Institute (The Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging Institute) and division head of Imaging Mass Spectrometry at Maastricht University, explains why a beautiful and historic city like Maastricht is such a big draw for the 24th International Mass...

Librarians from around the world enjoy the KLCC Park

October 1, 2019Librarians from around the world enjoy the KLCC ParkThe Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre offers its delegates a sophisticated venue set in the heart of an integrated precinct where you can eat, sleep, play, shop and live. A city within a city, it also boasts a 50-acre park rich with flora and fauna ideal for giving delegates a breath of fresh air.

Meet Bristol introduces conference ambassador programme

September 26, 2019Meet Bristol introduces conference ambassador programmeBristol’s convention bureau, Meet Bristol, has launched a conference ambassador programme to promote the city as a business event destination.

Thousands of event professionals commit to sustainability goals

September 25, 2019Thousands of event professionals commit to sustainability goalsA plan to make the international meetings and event industry more sustainable has been submitted to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Summit in New York.

ICC Wales celebrates successful first week of conferences

September 24, 2019ICC Wales celebrates successful first week of conferencesInternational Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) – the new £84 million venue in Newport, South Wales – has opened its doors to conferences, with more than 5,500 delegates experiencing the venue in a packed first week.

Sibos set for record breaking attendance at ExCeL London

September 23, 2019Sibos set for record breaking attendance at ExCeL LondonExCeL London is hosting Sibos, the world’s premier financial services event, for the first time – and it’s set to be the biggest-ever edition of the event.

Work starts on Bruges’ ‘plain but functional’ convention centre

September 19, 2019Work starts on Bruges’ ‘plain but functional’ convention centreAnyone who has walked the cobbled streets of Bruges may balk at the idea of a convention centre being built in the city’s historic centre – but that idea is now a reality.

The Hague and Ottawa understand power of collaboration

September 17, 2019The Hague and Ottawa understand power of collaborationThe Hague and Ottawa have agreed to work together to attract international association meetings.

Boston plans venue sell-off to fund expansion of convention centre

September 17, 2019Boston plans venue sell-off to fund expansion of convention centreCity leaders in Boston, USA, hope to fund a significant expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) by selling off another of the city’s major meeting venues.

Healthy returns for Adelaide as bureau wins 75 business events

September 17, 2019Healthy returns for Adelaide as bureau wins 75 business eventsAdelaide is celebrating a bumper yield of business events having secured 75 meetings so far this year – a number that is expected to attract around 28,000 delegates to the South Australia city.Show More