Destinations

Aerial view of Scheldt River winding through Antwerp.

October 28, 2026Antwerp welcomes global marine industry leaders for IMCA Global Summit 2026Antwerp will host the IMCA Global Summit 2026, gathering marine industry leaders to discuss safety, skills, innovation, and sustainability. The summit, set against Antwerp's maritime backdrop, will address technological advances and workforce development, unveiling IMCA's 2030 strategy. It fosters collaboration and exploration of industry challenges and opportunities.Read More

Planets from Nasa Hubble Telescope

July 22, 2026Planetary science is 'coming home' to The Hague The Hague will welcome researchers from more than 40 countries to Europe's largest annual meeting dedicated to planetary science

Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico Colorful kiosk by theneonjaguar

July 21, 2026Guadalajara joins GDS-Index Lite programmeGuadalajara has become the first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite, strengthening its sustainability ambitions and commitment to responsible meetings tourism while laying the foundations for future GDS-Index participation.

London Eye Purple

July 14, 2026Bureau turns landmark purple ahead of major Alzheimer's conferenceLondon hosts the Alzheimer's Association International Conference with the London Eye lit in purple to raise awareness and celebrate scientific collaboration in dementia research.

Houses of Parliament on a grey day

July 13, 2026UK government urged to rethink business events cuts following reportThe UK government is being urged to reverse cuts to business events support and develop a dedicated national strategy after MPs warned the sector risks losing ground to international competitors.

Cardiff Uni

July 8, 2026Meet in Wales wins finance association conference for CardiffMeet In Wales, alongside local stakeholders, has successfully secured the British Accounting and Finance Association's annual conference for Cardiff in April 2027.

Connections cogs hands graphic

July 3, 2026What's the point of a CVB?Alistair Turner chaired a conversation between destinations and suppliers, and found shifting expectations ...

Paris expo signs

July 2, 2026ISTH set for Paris surge following disappointment in WashingtonISTH set for Paris surge following Washington dip 33368 0 74 Sponsored by A medical association is on track to welcome the highest number of attendees to its flagship congress in a decade after a steep dip last year when the event was held in Was

Vienna best city

June 30, 2026Vienna trumps Brussels as top destination for international congressesVienna has overtaken Brussels as the top destination for international congresses, ranking first in the UIA's 2025 list, while maintaining a strong position in other international congress city rankings.

Martin Rhodes TMS

June 25, 2026Martin Rhodes MP pledges 'persistent and consistent' support for UK’s business eventsLabour MP Martin Rhodes, chair of the APPG on events, pledges consistent support for the UK's business events sector, aiming to maintain its government recognition despite funding cuts.

EAGE Aberdeen

June 23, 2026EAGE event delivers £13m to AberdeenThe EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition brought an estimated £13.2m economic impact to Aberdeen, welcoming over 6,000 participants and 200 exhibitors, creating a strong education legacy, and boosting local businesses and employment.Show More