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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

IBTM exhibition directors seven event destinations to watch

March 27, 2019IBTM exhibition directors seven event destinations to watchDanielle Curtis, exhibition director of The Middle East, Arabian Travel Market and IBTM Arabia, has revealed seven destinations set to become prominent in the meetings and events industry.

Award-winning Expoforum is a St Petersburg jewel

March 26, 2019Award-winning Expoforum is a St Petersburg jewelSt Petersburg has everything an international association event is looking for and more. For congresses it offers an excellent events infrastructure and phenomenal cultural and historical wealth. It is also home to the outstanding Expoforum convention and exhibition centre

Abu Dhabi hosts Special Olympics World Games 2019 across nine venu

March 26, 2019Abu Dhabi hosts Special Olympics World Games 2019 across nine venuMore than 7,500 athletes from 190 countries took part in the Special Olympics World Games 2019, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), between March 14 and 21.

Singapores Fintech Festival legacies

March 22, 2019Singapores Fintech Festival legaciesThe launch of business events by industry can make a significant contribution to the growth strategies of cities and states. In 2015 Aloysius Arlando, CEO of SingEx Holdings, co-created the Singapore Fintech Festival as Asia’s hub for the intersection of its finance and tech sectors. The legacies of...

Edinburghs EICC posts profit as it seeks growth outside Europe

March 19, 2019Edinburghs EICC posts profit as it seeks growth outside EuropeEdinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has posted record financial results for 2018 as managers, wary of a Brexit downturn, target growth opportunities outside Europe.

MCI Group partners with Chinese investment companies

March 19, 2019MCI Group partners with Chinese investment companiesMCI Group, the Geneva-based congress organiser and association management company, is back on the expansion trail after opening new offices in China and Portugal.

Feature: How Rwanda is cleaning up in the events business

March 18, 2019Feature: How Rwanda is cleaning up in the events businessI have travelled regularly to Southern and East Africa over the past 30-plus years and have experienced many of the wonders of the continent, writes Martin Lewis.

St. Petersburg’s Expoforum to focus on international markets

March 18, 2019St. Petersburg’s Expoforum to focus on international marketsExpoforum, the newly built congress and exhibition centre in St. Petersburg, is taking steps to increase its profile as a leading venue and destination for international association congresses.

PCMA survey reveals 2018 growth with further uptick expected

March 14, 2019PCMA survey reveals 2018 growth with further uptick expectedThe latest Meetings Market Survey, produced by PCMA, the Professional Convention Management Association, has revealed a growth in meeting attendance with a further rise expected next year.

Gender equality is ‘economic imperative’ says IMEX Group CEO

March 12, 2019Gender equality is ‘economic imperative’ says IMEX Group CEOOrganisations that encourage diversity will see greater staff motivation and engagement, heightened innovation as well as a boosted bottom line.Show More