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Venice limits tour groups to 25 people and bans megaphones
Venice has banned tour guides from using megaphones and limited their groups to 25 people. The new rules on tour groups sizes came into force on Thursday but include exceptions for children under two, school groups and educational trips. They also apply on the...
Visitors to Qatar up by 28% in first half of 2024
Qatar received over 2.6 million international visitors in the first half of 2024, registering an increase in arrivals by 28%, compared to the first half in 2023. Saudi Arabia remained the leading country, contributing approximately 29% of the total arrivals. The AFC...
SINGAPORE RECROWNED MOST POWERFUL PASSPORT IN THE WORLD
Singapore breaks away from the peloton of six countries that shared the top spot on the Henley Passport Index as we entered the new year, reclaiming its title as the world’s most powerful passport in the latest ranking published today. The city-state also sets a new...
IMEX CEO honoured with Outstanding Contribution at AEO Awards
IMEX Group CEO, Carina Bauer has been presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry award at the AEO (Association of Event Organisers) Excellence Awards held on June 14. The award, which is decided by the AEO Board, celebrates someone who’s made an...





