Meeting and Event Industry

Oman is actively expanding its presence in Southeast Asia to enhance trade and MICE opportunities. The country aims to promote itself as a prominent destination for business travel and conferences.

Canada will participate alongside other leading nations at the EsportsTravel Summit 2026. The event unites tournament organisers, CVBs, and travel experts to enhance esports tourism.

The 41st Seoul International Travel Fair, running June 4-7, 2026 at COEX Hall C, Seoul, will feature close to 300 exhibitors from over 37 countries. The United States is among the participating nations alongside Italy, Switzerland, France, and Germany.

India has introduced new convention promotion bureaus to promote city-level MICE tourism. The move aligns India with countries like Singapore, UAE, Thailand, and Japan in strengthening business event infrastructure.

Oman is expanding its MICE sector in Southeast Asia to enhance trade partnerships and business event collaborations. The strategy also involves tourism networking within the region.

Canada, alongside Ireland, Peru, Spain, and the United States, participated in the Adventure Travel World Summit 2026 in Québec City. The event focused on promoting cross-border cooperation and sustainable tourism development.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority board has approved a business plan proposing the relocation of the downtown Merced station. The decision was announced in June 2026 as part of ongoing project development efforts.

The 41st Seoul International Travel Fair convened from June 4-7, 2026 at COEX Hall C with nearly 300 exhibitors from 37 countries. The event showcased 500 booths highlighting global tourism.

Ixigo Hotel has acquired Brevistay to enhance its travel technology offerings. The acquisition aims to complete its technology stack with improved hotel booking services.

The Northern Territory in Australia will host the global rural women’s conference in 2026, marking a notable enhancement of its events portfolio. This reflects the region’s growing role in accommodating significant international gatherings.