Meeting and Event Industry

Ixigo recently acquired a hotel booking platform and made strategic investments in AI startups centered on travel technology, aiming to expand its digital offerings.

The U.S. travel technology sector is enhancing innovation by promoting AI travel startups globally through the Investor Connect initiative. This effort supports new companies focusing on AI-driven travel technology.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has reported strong tourism performance in Miami-Dade County. This positions the area for continued growth in tourism and business events.

Canada will participate alongside several countries at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026, scheduled for June 9-10 in Miami. The event highlights innovations in cruise ship interiors design.

New Zealand is broadening its strategy to capture economic gains from the MICE sector beyond convention venues. The focus is on maximizing economic contributions linked to business events across the country.

All passengers aboard a Disney Cruise ship were requested to leave unexpectedly in June 2026, leaving families stranded at the port and causing chaos. Travelers faced sudden disruptions requiring alternate plans.

The WTTC executive committee has endorsed eight strategic priorities to unlock growth and foster transformation in the travel and tourism sector. These priorities emphasize sustainable development and enhanced resilience across the global industry.

The United States is promoting AI travel startups internationally through the Investor Connect initiative. This program aims to accelerate innovation in tourism technology during 2026.

New Zealand is focused on growing its business events sector by boosting international conference hosting. The country aims to solidify its standing as a key global player in the MICE tourism market.

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 will take place June 8-11 in San José, Costa Rica, featuring over 200 exhibitors from more than ten countries in the Americas and Caribbean region. Costa Rica joins other prominent nations at this major MICE event.