China Blocks Some Flights From the U.S. as Covid Precautions Rise
China blocks some flights from entry due to Covid-19, and United canceled flights from San Francisco to Shanghai on six days in late January.
The World’s Largest Congress on Allergy Heads to Prague, Czech Republic
Prague will host the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress in a hybrid format at the O2 universum.
Germany’s First Radisson Collection Hotel Opens in the Heart of Berlin
Now open, after an extensive twelve-month renovation with a redesign of all guest rooms and an exciting new lobby, bar and restaurant design.
Beijing North Star Convention and Exhibition and GainingEdge Enter Into Strategic Partnership
GainingEdge will be responsible for the pre-opening operation and marketing of the convention center from 2021 to 2025.
New “Boarding Tax” in Belgium to Make Tickets up to 10 Euros More Expensive
Initially intended to have an impact on flights from Belgian airports of less than 500 km in order to encourage alternatives such as the train.
Destinations International Announces Director of European Engagement
Jane Cunningham will be responsible for overseeing and developing a long-term engagement strategy for European destination organisations.
Change of Dates Announced for Imex in Frankfurt’s 20th Anniversary Edition
Show postponed to 31 May–2 June, giving the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry an additional five weeks to prepare.
Sweden, Norway and Denmark Tops World Economic Forum’s Latest Energy Transition Index
The Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2021 report highlights the progress being made around the world to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation.
Emirates Retains Title as World’s Safest Airline
Dubai-based Emirates named world’s safest airline for the second successive year, according to Hamburg-based JACDEC.
First Custom-Made Venue Booking Platform and Global Booking Service for the Industry Launched
Venue4you is a new digital venue booking platform designed to match the demands of the global exhibition and congress industry.
Dubai Association Conference 2022 Registration Opens, Global Speakers Lined Up
Set to be hosted within the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the event will feature a strong lineup of leaders from the global associations sector.
Scandic Strengthens Digital Self-Service Offering With New Online Booking Feature for Meetings
Scandic sees continued increased demand for meetings and launches fully digital booking service for meetings and conferences.
The Convention Centre Dublin Secures Accreditation in Event Sustainability Management Systems
Securing the ISO 20121 standard shows The CCD’s commitment to sustainability and to leading event sustainability in Ireland.
Norway Named Safest Country in the World
The UAE named second in the international survey – people feel safer while walking alone at night in the UAE than anywhere else in the world.
Large-Scale Events Return to Melbourne as Restrictions Ease
December will see the return of two significant consumer exhibitions to MCEC, helping to drive industry recovery for events of scale.
