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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

New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeons

January 3, 2019New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeonsThe long-awaited re-opening of the Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH) in 2020 was one of the main factors in the city’s winning bid to host the annual summit of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening Leaders

January 2, 2019Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening LeadersOscar-winning actor Geena Davis has joined the roster of keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders, an event which, this year, has a strong emphasis on diversity and gender issues.

Durban to host Association Meetings Programme

December 31, 2018Durban to host Association Meetings ProgrammeAssociation executives and meetings industry suppliers will gather in Durban after the city was chosen to host the ICCA Association Meetings Programme (AMP).

Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debut

December 20, 2018Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debutA group of scientists who study the ecology of ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams will hold its annual meeting outside North America for the first time when it gathers in Australia in three years’ time.

ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little help

December 19, 2018ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little helpACC Liverpool celebrated its 10th birthday year with a little help from its friends at its annual showcase in London at Abbey Road Studios.

Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green light

December 18, 2018Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green lightNew Zealand’s status as a destination for business events has been bolstered after city leaders gave the green light for a ‘sinewy’ new convention centre in Wellington.

Boyle takes top job at organisers’ association

December 17, 2018Boyle takes top job at organisers’ associationThe International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has appointed Martin Boyle, director of Europe for convention bureau BESydney, as its new CEO.

Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy alliance

December 14, 2018Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy allianceA city perhaps best known as the seat of the Olympics movement has become the latest member of the Energy Cities Alliance – a marketing consortium of business events destinations.

Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associations

December 12, 2018Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associationsAssociations should focus on eliciting an emotional response from their audience, rather than just spreading information, if they want to deliver a successful public relations campaign on a tight budget.

Design conference heads home to Newcastle

December 12, 2018Design conference heads home to Newcastle Show More