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Phocuswright AI Marketing Summit

September 11, 2026Destination marketers must put people before AI, summit hearsDestination marketers must put people before AI, summit hears 33368 0 74 Sponsored by Destination marketers should resist the temptation to design websites around AI algorithms and continue putting ‘people first’, attendees at the Travel MarketingRead More

His Excellency Fahd Al-Rasheed

October 7, 2025International MICE Summit returns to RiyadhThe International MICE Summit will take place in Riyadh on November 26–27, 2025, aiming to foster growth in the MICE sector.

The keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, delivered an inspiring address to highlight the forum.

October 1, 2025Asian MICE Forum celebrates 20th year, launches MEET TAIWAN rebrandTaiwan marked a milestone in its business events sector with the 20th edition of the Asian MICE Forum (AMF) which explored how innovation is transforming the business events sec

From the left to the right around Sylvie Biancheri, General Director of the Grimaldi Forum, (third from the right): Vernon Kay – host, journalist and podcaster; James Lancaster – Editor-in-Chief of As

September 23, 2025Monaco celebrates overseas double at M&IT AwardsIt was a night to remember for Monaco, as the principality scored a remarkable double win at the 38th annual M&IT Awards, taking home gold for both Best Overseas Convention Bureau and Best Overseas Conference Centre.

Shaw-Centre-Rideau Canal and Laurier Bridge-IMG_5898_2-credit-Ottawa-Tourism

Community focus sees Canadian capital wins indigenous conferenceA commitment to community and a renewed focus on indigenous tourism helped Ottawa secure a conference dedicated to helping Indigenous people better manage and govern their communities and organisations.

A rainy day in Glasgow

September 10, 2025Glasgow convention bureau subsumed into new bodyA new body aimed at boosting Glasgow’s attractiveness as an international conference destination - amongst other things - has been given the go-ahead, following approval by the city’s administration committee.

Rio Ferdinand signs autographs at the World Football Summit

September 4, 2025World Football Summit seeks 'legacy' after Hong Kong debutThe World Football Summit held its first Asian edition in Hong Kong this week, bringing together football executives, investors and fans alongside some of the sport’s most recognizable former players.

Ottawa cityscape

September 2, 2025Ottawa hosts growing number of life sciences associations eventsOttawa is growing in demand as a destination for life science conferences with seven major life sciences association events taking place between now and 2027.

KLCCBEA and URBANICE collaboration

August 19, 2025Kuala Lumpur propels business events sustainability plan with UBANICE collaborationKuala Lumpur Convention Centre Business Events Alliance and URBANICE Malaysia sign a Memorandum of Understanding in a joint commitment to promote sustainable tourism in Kuala Lumpur.

Ottawa at dusk

August 7, 2025Ottawa ploughs $1.5bn into events infrastructure as visitors shun USOttawa, Canada’s capital city, is spending $1.5billion on its ‘event infrastructure’ as cities south of the border reel from a projected 10 per cent decline in visitor spending.

Tākina Wellington

August 4, 2025New Zealand on winning streak, nets conferences worth $76mA government funding boost helped accelerate efforts, aiming for NZ$185 million in FY26. Conferences are planned in key cities, highlighting their role in New Zealand's economy.Show More