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

A colorful PANAMA sign sits on a sunny beachfront promenade.

October 28, 2026World Economic Forum joins ICCA Congress programme in PanamaThe World Economic Forum joins the 65th ICCA Congress in Panama as a co-curator, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange. With a focus on peer exchange and interactive workshops, the event aims to foster innovation and sustainability, reinforcing ICCA's leadership in the global...

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October 12, 2026Beetle mania: Insect experts to gather in LiverpoolThe International Congress of Entomology 2033 will be hosted in Liverpool, bringing together up to 5,000 scientists to share insect research and celebrate the Royal Entomological Society's 200th anniversary. This significant event marks the first UK hosting since 1964, emphasizing Liverpool's...

Sheffield ambassadors bring clinicians, researchers and rail engineers to the city

October 12, 2026Sheffield ambassadors bring clinicians, researchers and rail engineers to the citySheffield hosted multiple medical and rail engineering conferences, largely thanks to its Conference Ambassador programme, which connects experts to attract events, strengthening the city as a conference destination.

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October 2, 2026From 165 delegates to 5,000: menopause meeting sells out in RioA record 4,500 delegates from 86 countries will gather in Rio for the World Congress on Menopause, highlighting the surging global focus on women’s health and evidence-based care.

Government recognises importance of business events

September 23, 2026UK rejects call for standalone business events strategyThe UK government has rejected a recommendation to develop a standalone national strategy for business events.

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 Marketing

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September 9, 2026London & Partners is taking a more targeted approach to business eventsLondon & Partners is taking a more targeted approach to business events as it restructures the way it delivers its tourism and events activity.

Winning team: SEC to host world's top mathematicians in 2030

September 3, 2026From Oscars to boycotts: Glasgow is next stop for world's top maths conferenceAn international conference that was subject to a high-profile 'boycott' earlier this year - and previously featured in an Oscar-winning film - is heading to Scotland.

Tracy Halliwell leaves London & Partners

September 2, 2026Tracy Halliwell steps down from London & Partners after 20 yearsTracy Halliwell MBE has stepped down from her role as director of tourism and events at London & Partners after two decades.

August 27, 2026Choose Chicago targets international meetings with new comms chiefVissel will lead a newly unified storytelling team covering communications, media relations and social media, with a remit to increase the destination’s international reach and drive visitation.Show More