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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

ICCA member hotels directly affected by Sri Lanka bombings

April 26, 2019ICCA member hotels directly affected by Sri Lanka bombingsThe Easter Sunday bomb attacks carried out in Sri Lanka have “directly implicated” ICCA member hotels, according to Sri Lanka-born, ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath.

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April 24, 2019Return of liver boosts Londons reputation for medical meetingsLondon’s standing as a host city for high-profile medical meetings was given a boost after Europe's leading liver association chose the capital for its flagship meeting in 2020.

IMEX Frankfurt banishes boredom with new Discovery Zone

April 23, 2019IMEX Frankfurt banishes boredom with new Discovery ZoneIMEX Frankfurt aims to “inspire” and delight” attendees with holograms, robots, magic, music and crafts in the Discovery Zone at this year’s event between 21 and 23 May.

Speaking frankly: with TEDs Katherine McCartney

April 22, 2019Speaking frankly: with TEDs Katherine McCartneyAs co-director of Vancouver-based events agency PDW Inc Katherine McCartney produced the main TED Conference for 18 years before stepping aside last year to play a more consultative role….

Meeting Industry Association’s AIM gains Sodexo venues

April 18, 2019Meeting Industry Association’s AIM gains Sodexo venuesMore than 500 venues and service suppliers across the UK have achieved AIM accreditation, the UK’s only recognised accreditation scheme for the business meetings and events industry, which is endorsed by the HBAA and more than 35 UK business tourism destinations. AIM-accredited venues and suppliers...

Brisbane venue named Australia’s best at awards

April 18, 2019Brisbane venue named Australia’s best at awardsThe Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) scooped up the industry’s top accolade - Meeting, Exhibition or Event Venue Award – at the National Meetings and Events Australia awards, which happened to be hosted at the winning venue.

Vancouver Convention Centre racks up 5 561 events in ten years

April 17, 2019Vancouver Convention Centre racks up 5 561 events in ten yearsOver nine million guests worldwide have visited the Vancouver Convention Centre in its ten year history, generating more than $2.4 billion in direct spend for British Columbia.

Get Global announces speakers for Sydney event

April 17, 2019Get Global announces speakers for Sydney eventGet Global and Saxton Speakers Bureau partner for the first time to deliver Matt Jones and Michelle Bridges to the one-day event at Sydney’s ICC (Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre).

Half of US delegates source own accommodation

April 17, 2019Half of US delegates source own accommodationAlmost half (49 per cent) of US conference-goers bypass the 'room block' model and source their own accommodation, according to new research funded by PCMA Foundation, NYC & Company and Hilton.

HBAA encourages young professionals with programme

April 17, 2019HBAA encourages young professionals with programmeHBAA (the Hotel Booking Agents Association) has launched the Next Gen Board shadow programme, an initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting young industry professionals.Show More