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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
Rooftops in LisbonMay 21, 2026US and Lisbon top ICCA RankingsThe International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has released its annual ICCA GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2025,orlando topMay 21, 2026Cvent names world’s top meeting destinationsCvent named London, Dubai, Singapore, Orlando, and Cancun as the top meeting destinations of 2025, with notable shifts in rankings for North America and Latin America.global conflictMay 20, 2026Instability having increasing impact on event plannersConflict, policy shifts and socio-political instability are increasingly disrupting the international meetings and conferences industry.Gothenburg digitalMay 19, 2026Gothenburg offers event planners digital site visitsGothenburg has launched a digital site visit service for event planners using its digital twin, allowing them to explore the city and its facilities virtually, aiding in the city's development as an international meetings destination.Cairns RainforestMay 11, 2026Cairns dubbed ‘natural fit’ for World Ecoacoustics CongressCairns Convention Centre will host the sixth World Ecoacoustics Congress due to its diverse natural landscape that offers rainforest and reef soundscapes to enhance understanding of ecosystem health.A highway in AngolaMay 8, 2026Angola launches convention bureau to drive business tourism expansionAngola has officially launched the Angola Convention Bureau  marking a key milestone in its ambition to become one of Africa’s emerging destinations for meetings and events.Cape Town replaces Dubai as host of anniversary BestCities meetingMay 6, 2026Cape Town replaces Dubai as host of anniversary BestCities meetingBestCities Global Alliance has confirmed that its flagship Global Forum will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 21-24 January 2027, marking the event’s 10th anniversary.Prof. Juraj Kosek, collects the award on behalf of Prof. Drahos who was abroadApril 30, 2026Politician-scientist Jiří Drahoš honoured for lifetime contribution to meetingsA leading Czech scientist has been honoured for his decades-long contribution to international scientific conferences, with a career that began with “the stage fright of a beginner”.Man filling aeroplane with fuelApril 28, 2026How fuel price surge could influence destination selectionzx9ArUKGI2 true How fuel price surge could influence destination selection 0 0 Adobe Stock false true true Shorthand 68Collaboration resilience GCBApril 8, 2026GCB: Collaboration and resilience key to conference destination successGlobal uncertainty, increasing sustainability expectations and shifting demand from organisers are putting pressure on conference destinations, but the German Convention Bureau has a plan to remain competitive.Show More
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