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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

Winning bids up 24% as Dubai secures 261 business events in 2018

January 16, 2019Winning bids up 24% as Dubai secures 261 business events in 2018Dubai Business Events, the city’s convention bureau, secured a bumper haul of business events last year as the city prepares to welcome more than 150,000 delegates in the coming years.

Residential conference rates down 11.7 per cent at Middle East hotels

January 16, 2019Residential conference rates down 11.7 per cent at Middle East hotelsResidential conference rates fell by 11.7 per cent at hotels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in November, according to the latest data tracking full-service hotels from HotStats.

IBTM Arabia announces ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’

January 15, 2019IBTM Arabia announces ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’Meetings industry trade show IBTM Arabia, 25-27 March, has announced details of its 2019 Knowledge Programme, with two sessions led by the Middle East chapter of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

Youthful appeal: how to keep millennials happy

January 15, 2019Youthful appeal: how to keep millennials happyHow do you keep one of the most demanding generations ever engaged in your association? Holly Amatangelo explains…

Warwick Conferences beefs up sport and wellness facility

January 14, 2019Warwick Conferences beefs up sport and wellness facilityA new sport and wellness hub will launch in April at the University of Warwick campus, improving its offering for event organisers.

AUS$41m space agency is Adelaide’s ‘ultimate conference legacy

January 11, 2019AUS$41m space agency is Adelaide’s ‘ultimate conference legacyMeetings industry chiefs in Adelaide claim to have secured the ‘largest legacy of any Australian business event’ after the city was chosen to house the country’s new AUS$41m Space Agency.

Delegates want ‘CV-changing events’ tailored to them survey finds

January 9, 2019Delegates want ‘CV-changing events’ tailored to them survey findsDelegates want ‘CV-changing’ events that combine learning with ‘disruptive’ elements that bring about tangible change, according to part two of a report by the German Convention Bureau.

Association signs code to help end horror of child sex trafficking

January 8, 2019Association signs code to help end horror of child sex traffickingPCMA, the Chicago-based Professional Convention Management Association, has pledged to help end the sexual exploitation of children perpetrated under the cloak of travel and tourism.

Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarships

January 7, 2019Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarshipsAssociation executives from under-represented groups are being urged to apply for a scholarship to take part in a two-year leadership programme of ‘education, mentoring and volunteer service’.

Messe Wien: Austrias most proficient and versatile venue

January 3, 2019Messe Wien: Austrias most proficient and versatile venueMesse Wien Exhibition & Congress Center opened in 2004 and offers 73,000 sqm of ultra-modern infrastructure. It is Austria's most proficient venue for staging large events and the broadest range of shows - from corporate events and mega-size congresses to galas and trade fairs. Perfect service...Show More