Destinations

Lisa Nandy UK Culture Secretary

June 4, 2026Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cutsA coalition of leading tourism and events organisations has written to government calling for the urgent restoration of ringfenced funding for VisitBritain's Business Events Growth ProgrammeRead More

Mining woman looking at clipboard

January 30, 2025Mining expo helps Adelaide smash annual sales record in six monthsBusiness Events Adelaide (BEA), the Australian city’s official convention bureau, has announced mid-year sales figures that surpass their record annual performance, set last year.

Joint effort secures Guadalajara the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027

January 21, 2025Joint effort secures Guadalajara the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027A Mexican city is preparing to host an estimated 5,000 physiotherapists in 2027.

Neurosurgeon at work

January 8, 2025Dubai neurosurgeons’ meeting is first for Middle EastDubai will host the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2025, bringing one of the most prestigious congresses in the medical field to the Middle East for the first time.

BE in Sabah 2024

January 3, 2025Sabah sets sights on becoming Asia Pacific’s hub for business eventsSabah aims to become a leading hub for business events in Asia Pacific by hosting over 800 international delegates at the BE in SABAH 2025 conference, focusing on economic growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable community development.

ACC Liverpool Event Campus hosts Particle conference

December 23, 2024Liverpool's ‘dreams come true’ with Particle Accelerator Conference winLiverpool is to host the world’s largest particle accelerator conference – beating strong international competition to bring the event ‘home’.

BESarawak Board of Directors Appreciation Night

December 23, 2024Legacy key as Sarawak’s winning streak continuesSarawak, the Malaysian state on the island of Borneo, is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international associations looking for somewhere to host their meetings.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

December 12, 2024Event leaders explore opportunities in Saudi ArabiaLeaders of some the biggest companies in the events sector will convene in Saudi Arabia next week as the country seeks to position itself as the middle eastern hub for the industry.

Palacongressi Rimini

December 9, 2024Rimini set to welcome vets to major pet conferenceA major event for the care of companion animals is set to convene at the Palacongressi di Rimini in Italy in 2027.

Melbourne view from the river

November 26, 2024Associations help Melbourne posts bumper year for conferencesLarge-scale international conventions - such as the 106th Lions International Convention and the World Health Summit Regional Meeting - contributed to a bumper year for Melbourne, as a host city for business events, according to the city’s convention bureau (MCB).

A view of Adelaide with river and bridge

November 7, 2024Conference goers spend $1,165 a day, new report findsBusiness Events Adelaide (BEA) has dusted down the model it uses to calculate how much business event delegates spend in the city – and discovered the amount has doubled from its previously calculations.Show More