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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

‘Carbon neutral’ CCD to host European electricity association

August 12, 2019‘Carbon neutral’ CCD to host European electricity associationThe Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) – which claims its construction footprint was carbon neutral - has been selected to host the Eurelectric Power Summit 2020.

Event industry urged to participate in Cvent sustainability initiative

August 9, 2019Event industry urged to participate in Cvent sustainability initiativeEvent industry professionals around the world are being encouraged to take part in the “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals” initiative running in August, led by Cvent.

Societal impact at the forefront of Dubai Association Conference

August 8, 2019Societal impact at the forefront of Dubai Association ConferenceThe Dubai Association Conference 2019 is themed around the societal impact of associations.

Brussels is ‘preferred events destination’ for associations

August 8, 2019Brussels is ‘preferred events destination’ for associationsFor the eighth year running, Brussels is the preferred destination in Europe for association event organisers, according to the Union of International Associations' annual ranking.

Diane DiAntonio joins Massachusetts Convention Centre Authority

August 8, 2019Diane DiAntonio joins Massachusetts Convention Centre AuthorityMassachusetts Convention Centre Authority (MCCA) has appointed Diana DiAntonio as the general manager, where she will replace Joyce Leveston who is leaving the MCCA to join Spectra as the company’s new senior vice president of convention centres.

Sunderland to host first International Food Safety Culture Conference

August 6, 2019Sunderland to host first International Food Safety Culture ConferenceThe first International Food Safety Culture Conference is set to take place at the University of Sunderland on 4 September.

Cascais in Portugal to host Associations World Congress 2020

August 6, 2019Cascais in Portugal to host Associations World Congress 2020Association World Congress organisers have announced the 2020 edition of the international event will be held at Estoril Congress Centre in Cascais, Portugal.

Brightelm grows team to handle new association business wins

August 5, 2019Brightelm grows team to handle new association business winsBristol-based Brightlem, an event services agency for associations, has hired Giulia Esposito to focus on sponsorship and exhibition sales.

ICCA Indonesia committee aims to strengthen countrys appeal

August 5, 2019ICCA Indonesia committee aims to strengthen countrys appealIn a bid to advance Indonesia’s appeal as a preferred business events destination, ICCA Indonesia launched a national committee earlier this year to enhance collaborative opportunities within the wider association.

Dublin to host 12th European Pain Federation Congress

August 5, 2019Dublin to host 12th European Pain Federation CongressDublin will host the 12th European Pain Federation Congress (EFIC) in 2021 at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD).Show More