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5 August 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings, Point Clear, AL, USA

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this…

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2 August 2026

Destination Caribbean & Islands, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bringing together the most highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Caribbean, attendees participate in one-on-one prescheduled appointments with strongly vetted buyers, gain industry insights from our guest speakers, and network with this exclusive group.

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29 July 2026

Destination East, Ossining, NY, USA

Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other services provided in the Eastern US. Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education…

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8 July 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings, Annapolis, MD, USA

Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings, bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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23 June 2026

EsportsTravel Summit 2026, Cincy Region, US

The 10th Edition of the EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers—and the only event dedicated to the travel side of the esports industry. Launched in conjunction with the TEAMS Conference & Expo in 2017, the EsportsTravel Summit quickly established itself as the industry’s leading platform.

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ECA Weighs in Against New Tarrifs

  • Published: 24th April 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

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.

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Canada’s Global Moment: Destination Canada Predicts a Record Breaking 2026

  • Published: 22nd April 2026
  • Host Destination: Canada

Destination Canada’s Canadian Tourism Outlook 2026–2035, prepared with Tourism Economics, highlights that demand for Canada as a destination is accelerating. The sector is outperforming expectations. The opportunity ahead is bigger than ever. This Outlook gives industry, government and partners a shared, current view of where growth is heading and what it takes to capture it.

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Canadian Government Renews International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF)

  • Published: 17th April 2026
  • Host Destination: Canada

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.

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9 August 2026

CEMA Summit 2026, Ontario, Canada

CEMA Summit is the annual moment that brings the world of event marketing together to compare strategies. We test ideas, we track lessons learned, and we unpack the best practices emerging as the industry evolves. Join event marketers from around the globe for three days of practitioner-led education, global case studies, and candid, future-focused conversation.

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US Travel Association Addresses Misperceptions About Travelling to the USA

  • Published: 30th March 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

US Travel Association has published a helpful fact-sheet which not only provides key facts and figures related to travel and immigration, but outlines policy proposals (e.g. for visitors to provide social media histories) that would have a negative impact on visitor flows and the advocacy steps US Travel is taking to oppose them.

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The State of the Association Sector Report

  • Published: 23rd March 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

ASAE has released a free-to-download snapshot report on how associations are navigating a rapidly changing environment, drawing on a series of “pulse polls” conducted throughout the last year, and including trends in their meetings and international participation, helping association leaders connect data to strategy and identify where to focus for greater impact and resilience.

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21 June 2026

Business Events Summit 2026, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

  • Event Date: 21st June 2026 to 24th June 2026
  • Host Destination: Puerto Rico

The PCMA Business Events Summit is an advanced, members-only education experience — an immersive, skills‑based summit for business events professionals ready to sharpen their expertise, solve real‑world challenges, and elevate their impact. Formerly edUcon, the Summit has been reimagined as a pinnacle learning environment with longer sessions, hands‑on application, and peer‑driven problem solving.

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3 May 2026

PCMA Convening LATAM 2026, Quito, Equador

PCMA CONVENING LATAM is a unique platform in Latin America that drives growth and innovation through a transformative experience, combining PCMA’s global vision with the creativity and passion of Latin event industry professionals to build a unique perspective, truly focused on the challenges of the region. Expand your network in a multi-directional way, build new…

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Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Launches ECA 2.0

  • Published: 10th March 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

ECA announces a new era of advocacy, engagement and growth with a range of new tools, services and activities, and names Tommy Goodwin as President and CEO. Building on ECA’s success over the past five years, ECA 2.0 represents the next phase of growth as ECA deepens its advocacy work, and introduces new opportunities…

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Risk, Resilience, and Readiness

  • Published: 27th February 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

Tommy Goodwin, Vice President of Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, provides a helpful and robust decision-making framework for industry leaders attempting to understand and navigate the fast evolving geopolitical landscape we all are facing. From Exhibition World Magazine…

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Mexico Unrest Continues to Ripple Through Events Industry

Following the killing of a major cartel leader on February 22, the US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a shelter-in-place order for Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, and Riviera Nayarit, triggering security concerns and widespread travel disruptions. The advisory has since been lifted, but repercussions are being felt across the events industry. From Skift Meetings…

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Ottawa Tourism and Invest Ottawa Strengthen Partnership to Attract Major International Events

Ottawa Tourism and Invest Ottawa highlight their growing partnership to attract high-value international conferences and events, supported by the Think Ottawa program and Destination Canada’s International Convention Attraction Fund. With Ottawa’s strengths across aerospace, defence and security, cybersecurity and AI, the destination team is building a future pipeline of business events aligned with these sectors.

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Proposed US Entry Requirements Could Wreak Havoc on Meetings and Events

  • Published: 23rd February 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

Industry leaders warn that new screening requirements for travelers to the US from countries in the Visa Waiver Program could mean higher costs, lost business, and meetings moving to other countries. Event planners remain hopeful that changes applying to business travelers will either be dialed back or get caught up in red tape. From Skift…

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Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Issues Statement on US Supreme Court Tariff Decision

  • Published: 20th February 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

Following the ruling by the US Supreme Court that tariffs introduced under the auspices of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unconstitutional, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance described the decision as “welcome news for the business and professional events industry” which has faced mounting costs and prolonged uncertainty as a result of the tariffs.

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Third Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Hits US Travel

  • Published: 13th February 2026
  • Host Destination: USA

ECA highlights the impact of the latest (third!) DHS shutdown that started on 14 February, especially on critical Transportation Security Administration, who will be working without pay again. As many take up second jobs to pay their bills, security checkpoint lines are forced to close, leading to longer wait times and more missed flights.

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8 November 2026

ICCA Congress 2026, Panama City, Panama

The 65th ICCA Congress in Panama will be a powerful celebration of connection, innovation, and shared purpose. Join us to explore new perspectives, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of business events in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations. This is our moment to learn, grow, and lead — together.

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