ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath met in Mexico City on 24 March with Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, and Mexican Council of the Meetings Industry (COMIR) leader Michel Wohlmuth. The meeting took place at the Secretaría de Turismo (SECTUR), the Mexican government department responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in the country….
Discover the perfect blend of innovation and heritage at the BestCities Global Forum 2026 in vibrant Guadalajara, Mexico. Under the theme “Innovating with Tradition, for a Sustainable Future,” this transformative event will explore how tradition can inspire modern solutions for a brighter, greener future. Join global thought leaders, association executives, and city representatives for an…
Incentive Live offers a compelling agenda that makes this event a must-attend for industry professionals. In addition to one-on-one appointments with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, merchandise and technology providers, gift cards, and tourism offices, Incentive Live presents leading industry experts providing the latest perspective on industry trends and best practices that…
The Iceberg loves a movement. Especially a movement that uses business & professional events to drive positive change. But it often requires an evangelical personality, combined with an event, to achieve that change. In Latin America (LATAM), one such character has driven the evolution and development of the Business Events Sector – founder of the…
Immerse yourself in an inspiring environment surrounded by passionate professionals who share your same challenges and goals; boosting economic development and knowledge transfer. Build connections in emerging and non-emerging sectors, expand your network of contacts in a multi-sector way. Go beyond traditional connections and immerse yourself in a universe of business relationships.
FIEXPO Latin America is the place by excellence where destinations and suppliers specialized in the Meetings, Events and Incentives Industry can connect with the most prominent buyers globally. We establish connections with the highest authorities and policy makers to ensure that the economic, intercultural and social benefits of the MICE Industry in Latin America are…
FIEXPO, the IMEX of the LATAM region, is more than a rotating trade show for the Business Events Sector – far more. FIEXPO founder, Arnaldo Nardone, and Development Director, Santiago Gonzales, share insight into how FIEXPO has evolved as a strategic development and capacity-building tool for all LATAM countries to better compete for, and facilitate,…
From BestCities: Guadalajara, the newest destination to join BestCities Global Alliance, is celebrating a major bid win to host the prestigious World Physiotherapy Congress in 2027. The eighth BestCities member destination to host the biannual event, Guadalajara was selected through a rigorous bid process that evaluates a number of factors related to the potential host…
From Talley Management Group: Over the past several years, Panama has established itself as a key hub for the LATAM region, expanding the airlift services of its national carrier, COPA Airlines, and heavily investing in its infrastructure and capacity. Notable developments include the City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber), a government-sponsored cluster of academic organizations,…
From M&IT: Guadalajara in Mexico, a member of the BestCities Alliance, has been selected as the host city for the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027. The successful bid was a collaborative effort between the AMEFI National College of Physical Therapy, the Mexican Association of Physical Therapy and the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau. World Physiotherapy represents…
FIEXPO Latin America is the place by excellence where destinations and suppliers specialized in the Meetings, Events and Incentives Industry can connect with the most prominent buyers globally. We establish connections with the highest authorities and policy makers to ensure that the economic, intercultural and social benefits of the MICE Industry in Latin America are…
ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, announced today that it is expanding its strategic presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the establishment of a new office within the Panama Association Hub (PAH). In collaboration with PROMTUR, Panama’s destination management organisation and ICCA’s association partner, the PAH was launched last year as a…
The ICCA Global Association Forum is an annual event focused on bringing together association meeting planners, senior association representatives and meeting suppliers from across the world, to provide valuable insights and practical tools and resources to support the association meetings industry. The event will also incorporate tailored business networking opportunities, using a unique matchmaking technology…
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) program prepares senior executives to lead…
Destination organizations have been redesigning themselves to be both visitor and resident facing organizations with community wide social goals alongside of their traditional sales and marketing goals. This means that they are now an essential community asset, responsible for programs that promote their community as an attractive travel destination and enhance its public image as…
An attendee favorite, Destination Caribbean, brings 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…
Destination Mexico and Latin America — Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event — brings together the most highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers from North America with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the region. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers…
This year’s conference is themed Next Gen Venues: The Power of Collaboration. Our aim is to delve into the evolution of conference venues, focusing on creating a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) that is instrumental in attracting delegates. We’re dedicated to exploring innovations across the entire event value chain – not just in…
From Boardoom / Associations Now: A glance at the headlines these days makes it clear—if it hadn’t been already—just how much we’re connected globally. Many associations that often think of themselves as concerned only with activities in the United States have had to contend with global conflicts and international supply-chain issues that affect their members’…
Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to foster business development and network with industry leaders across the entire Americas region. The fusion of these chapters promises a comprehensive view of the exhibition industry, creating synergies that will shape the future of events in North, Central, and South America. Formerly known as the UFI LATAM Conference,…
The eight South American countries that share the Amazon met in Brazil on August 8th to outline a conservation strategy for the sprawling rainforest. The two-day summit, held in the city of Belém, marks the first time the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) has gathered in 12 years. From Quartz…
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