Meeting and Event Industry

The National Business Travel Association has adopted the new name Global Business Travel Association, emphasizing its broader global presence. The change was announced recently as part of the organization's evolving role in the business travel industry.

VisitBritain's recent cutbacks to business events funding have prompted concerns in the UK meetings industry about future competitiveness. Industry voices warn these reductions could impact sector growth.

Newcastle will host the 2027 ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Meeting, welcoming leaders from across the meetings industry. The event reflects the city's growing presence in the MICE sector.

Argentina hosted the 51st FAEVYT Travel Agents Congress, which recorded more than 2100 participants. This attendance marks a new record for the event.

Construction of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train line marked another milestone with a second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar. This advancement contributes to the ongoing progress in India's high-speed rail infrastructure.

The National Business Travel Association has changed its official name to the Global Business Travel Association, emphasizing its wider international focus. The move was announced on May 29, 2026.

VisitBritain's cuts to business events funding have raised alarms among UK meetings industry leaders. They warn this could weaken the country's global standing in the sector.

Multiple countries including the US and those in LATAM are fueling growth in Peru's MICE tourism sector. Flights on major airlines to Peru are fully booked through 2026.

IPW 2026 wrapped up in Fort Lauderdale with strong international participation. The event highlighted key networking and tourism promotion efforts among travel professionals.

The National Business Travel Association has officially become the Global Business Travel Association, revising its identity to reflect a broader international scope. This change underscores the association's focus on the business travel industry globally.