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Singapore Reports Business Events Receipts up 35% in 2025
Singapore is announcing major new long-term-focused infrastructure and investment initiatives on the back of continuing strong growth, whilst preparing for short-term challenges related to the Gulf conflict by expanding funding support for 2026 events. From M&C Asia…
Thailand Forges Triple-Helix Alliance to Tackle MICE Talent Shortage and Drive Grassroots Growth
At MICE City Summit, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau united government, academia, and vocational education to tackle Asia-Pacific’s workforce shortages and drive sustainable growth in secondary cities, signing MOUs involving the Ministry of Interior, utilising the business events industry to distribute wealth, empower local entrepreneurs, and elevate local governance. From TTGmice…
Exhibitions Industry Collective Partners With CNTV to Launch Workforce Development Video Series
The Exhibitions Industry Collective has partnered with CNTV to produce a new workforce development video series highlighting the diverse career opportunities in the exhibitions and events industry. The goal is to showcase the human side of the industry to inspire students and professionals to consider careers in exhibitions and events. From Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance…
IAEE Announces Event Merger Following Acquisition
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has set out plans for integrating Exhibitor Group following its recent acquisition, including a merger of their flagship events. A new Exhibitor Group division will be established within IAEE, led by general manager Stephanie Gibbs, overseeing EXHIBITOR magazine, EXHIBITORLIVE and the Certified Trade Show Marketer certification programme.
How Fuel Price Surge Could Influence Destination Selection
The spike in the price of airline fuel has raised the stakes for international associations wondering where to hold their next annual congress. For organisations used to the familiar tread of rotation patterns and long-term planning cycles, the impact of higher airfares on budgets and congress attendance is another factor to throw into the mix.
The Reputation Economy: Navigating Nation Reputation in a Changing Global Context
As global dynamics shift and power relations are being redefined, which countries are securing the preference of international audiences? Join this webinar on 03 June for a preview of findings from the 2026 RepCore® Nations analysis, exploring how countries are perceived around the world and what this may mean for their competitiveness and international standing.
Destinations International Launches First-Ever Global Virtual Advocacy Day
This first-of-its-kind global event will take place May 13, 2026, designed to expand advocacy beyond government relations to empower stakeholders across the destination ecosystem, and redefine how the industry approaches advocacy by convening destination leaders, board members, public officials, private sector partners and community stakeholders for a dynamic, interactive experience spanning multiple global time zones.
Hamish Reid joins GainingEdge as Director of Business Development, UK & Europe
Leading global tourism and business events industry consulting firm, GainingEdge has announced that Hamish Reid has joined the company as Director, Business Development and Representation Services, UK and Europe, effective April 1, 2026. Reid brings more than 25 years of international experience in sales, marketing and strategic leadership in the Business Events sector…
ECA Weighs in Against New Tarrifs
ECA has registered its opposition to potential new tariffs under consideration by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), which could lead to new tariffs on imports from 60+ countries across a wide range of product categories. The scope is unusually broad, which increases the likelihood of increased costs and potential supply chain disruptions.
The Business of Events’ Policy Forum Will Return to IET London on 7 July 2026
This high-level advocacy event will bring business events leaders together with UK national parliamentarians and policy influencers who will consider the strategic challenges and set the policymaking agenda for the sector in the UK over the coming years. Over 300 leaders gathered together at the previous edition in 2025. Register your interest here…
CCI Africa Conference 2026: Together for Children with Cancer
In April, Lagos became a meeting point for the global childhood cancer community, hosting the CCI Africa Annual Conference 2026, held alongside the SIOP Africa 2026 Congress. Government representatives, civil society organisations, medical institutions, researchers, survivors, families, and strategic partners gathered to improve quality of care, quality of life, and childhood cancer outcomes. From CCI…
PCMA Advances 2030 Vision with New Products and Services
PCMA continues to advance its role as the global platform for the business events community by investing in the people, insights, and innovations that will define the future of the industry. In a rapidly evolving landscape, PCMA is taking steps to ensure the community is both prepared for what’s next, and positioned to lead it.
Canadian Government Renews International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF)
In a vote of confidence for the positive societal and economic impact of Business Events, C$15 million has been earmarked over the next three years to help attract events in strategically important sectors. Administered by Destination Canada, ICAF has helped secure 116 international conventions, generating C$803.3 million in direct economic impact and supporting 6,692 jobs.
Incredible Impacts: 06 June Deadline to Submit Entries is Fast Approaching
Associations have only a few weeks left to prepare and submit entries for this year’s programme, with US$25,000 in grants on offer. Co-organised by BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA, Incredible Impacts encourages associations to share the innovative ways in which their meetings generate societal value, locally and nationally where the meeting takes place, or worldwide.
EU’s New Entry / Exit System Is Now in Full Effect
The program is fully operational as of 10th April and replaces traditional passport stamps with a digital system, designed to increase security, and make border checks faster and more efficient. Border control agents will collect fingerprints, take a facial image and ask for travel information of non-EU nationals who are visiting European countries. From Northstar…
Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Events
The Events Industry Council (EIC), in collaboration with the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), has launched a targeted refinement of the EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES), representing an important opportunity to further strengthen alignment across the industry’s leading sustainability frameworks. Contributions are welcome until 12 April 2026.
IBTM Asia Pacific Bangkok Bound
With support from Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, RX is readying its IBTM series for another foray into the region after Covid-era knockbacks in Singapore and reportedly dim market expectations in Hong Kong. Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre will host IBTM APAC, 9-10 June 2027, intensifying competition among APAC event organisers and host cities.
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