Meeting and Event Industry

Brazil and Mexico are spearheading the growth in meetings and conference tourism for 2026, ranking among the top convention centre locations globally. Other leading countries include the United States, Peru, Argentina, and Canada.

Mitch Whitten has been named president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth as of May 2026. His leadership appointment is aligned with efforts to expand the city’s tourism and meeting industry.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 highlights Germany's leadership in the rapidly expanding global MICE industry. The event promotes international business tourism and meetings growth.

IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale gathered around 5,000 travel professionals for a major conference focused on the recovery of U.S. tourism. The event highlighted efforts to strengthen industry collaboration.

IPW 2026 took place in Fort Lauderdale, bringing together around 5,000 travel industry professionals. The event focused on efforts to bolster US tourism and reflected the sector's resilience.

The IBTM Americas 2026 event has driven growth in MICE tourism and business travel across the Americas. The meeting also aligns with global shifts in the meetings and conventions industry.

Mitch Whitten was appointed President and CEO of Visit Fort Worth in May 2026. He will lead the city's official tourism organization and guide its event and convention efforts.

IPW 2026 was held in Fort Lauderdale, where around 5,000 travel industry representatives convened. The event focused on initiatives to strengthen and promote tourism across the United States.

Amadeus IT Group's latest quarterly update shows continued steady booking momentum. The travel technology firm maintains solid operational performance amidst current market conditions.

Brazil and Mexico are leading a surge in meetings and conference tourism for 2026, joining the United States and other American countries in hosting many of the world's top 50 convention centres.