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China’s foreign ministry said today that it would restore the issuance of all types of visas from March 15 – signalling the country’s complete reopening to foreign tourists for the first time in three...

Travellers from several countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and New Zealand, will no longer need to take a PCR test prior to entry to China from today. Eligible travellers flying directly to China will only...

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has launched its 10th BE Mentored Programme with a one-day meet-up for 50 participants in Auckland on February 27. The six-month programme will see 25 mentee/mentor pairings taking part, the...

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) have signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding. At their most recent meeting held in Dubai, the...

Attendees of the BestCities Global Alliance held in Vancouver, Canada, in December 2022 pledged to prioritise legacy in future bid strategies, raised money for a local non-profit, and learnt how to measure the impact...

The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) and the Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa) have partnered to organise a joint B2B trade event next month to help boost inbound tourism. Dubbed the HSMA-Philtoa Travel Exchange...

The Australian Convention Centre Group (ACCG), comprising representatives from the nation’s leading convention and exhibition centres, have passed a resolution to support the amalgamation of relevant industry associations, in the interest of the broader...

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has secured several international bid wins over the festive season that will bring in an additional A$13 million (US$12 million) in direct expenditure to the local economy from 2023 through...