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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

World Intellectual Property Congress among major bid wins for Dubai

April 3, 2019World Intellectual Property Congress among major bid wins for DubaiDubai will host 3,000 delegates at an international meeting of intellectual property experts in 2025 – one of several major conferences secured by the emirate so far this year.

Brisbane’s brightest minds receive conference grants

April 3, 2019Brisbane’s brightest minds receive conference grantsSeven researchers from Brisbane will share in AUS$30,000 funding from the Lord Mayor's office to help lure significant international conferences to the city for the first time.

Mutschlechner ‘ideal person’ to advise Congrex Switzerland

April 3, 2019Mutschlechner ‘ideal person’ to advise Congrex SwitzerlandChristian Mutschlechner, the former director of Vienna Convention Bureau, will enjoy a ‘soft retirement’ after taking a non-salaried position on the board of Congrex Switzerland.

Only Lyon joins GDS-Index after smart tourism accolade

April 2, 2019Only Lyon joins GDS-Index after smart tourism accoladeLyon has become the latest city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), a scheme aimed at improving the environmental credentials of meetings destinations.

April 2, 2019Accor expansion has caused ‘brand confusion’ but changes possibleThe number of brands within the AccorHotels portfolio has more than trebled in the past five years to 38, causing confusion in the marketplace. But the business reconstruction is still a work in progress and 'anything is on the table', according to senior VP Rick Harvey Lam.

An engine for growth in Abu Dhabi

April 1, 2019An engine for growth in Abu DhabiThe UAE’s engineering sector is enjoying significant investment and growth as the ambitious vision of Abu Dhabi 2030 unfolds towards a sustainable, diversified and high-value-added economy. Pioneering cutting-edge research at Khalifa University of Science and Technology is part of the attraction as...

Kuala Lumpur - destination of choice for medical events

April 1, 2019Kuala Lumpur - destination of choice for medical eventsLong-term investment in facilities and client relations has led to Malaysia’s capital securing a series of high profile international medical meetings

Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre adds new meeting space

April 1, 2019Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre adds new meeting spaceKuala Lumpur-based Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has revealed plans to increases the number of its meeting rooms.

Melbourne’s record-breaking Bolinger steps down after personal loss

March 29, 2019Melbourne’s record-breaking Bolinger steps down after personal lossKaren Bolinger, the tireless CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau, has announced her imminent departure from the organisation after more than seven-and-a-half years at the helm.

Middle East will be tops for bargain-hunters as oversupply pushes down rates

March 28, 2019Middle East will be tops for bargain-hunters as oversupply pushes down ratesOversupply in some corners of the world is driving down hotel rates and creating future bargain basements for event organisers who know where to look. And the Middle East is one of the best examples, according to hotel industry expert Sarah Duignan of hotel data analysts STR.Show More