Meeting and Event Industry

The Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai has been postponed from its original September 14-17 schedule. The rescheduling follows disruptions caused by ongoing regional conflicts impacting tourism and aviation.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 underlines Germany’s leadership in the expanding global meetings and business events industry. The event highlights new opportunities and growth within this sector.

The U.S. Travel Association held an event in May 2026 where leaders pledged to renew focus on inbound tourism to the United States. This commitment aligns with broader goals to aid economic recovery through increased international visitation.

The Arabian Travel Market 2026, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre, has been rescheduled to mid-September. The postponement is linked to increasing tensions in the Middle East region.

Colombia has cemented its status as a key regional leader in meetings and conventions. The country is advancing its presence in the global business events sector.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 is recognized as a key event in the travel trade calendar, reflecting the ongoing global boom in meetings. Germany maintains a prominent position in driving growth within the business events industry.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 will bring together participants from over 150 countries in Germany, reinforcing its role in the rising global business events market. The event highlights expanding opportunities within the international meetings and business travel sectors.

A sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport caused a runway closure that led to extensive flight cancellations over the Memorial Day holiday in 2026. Several major U.S. airports were impacted by the resulting travel disruptions.

Angola has launched a new Convention Bureau aimed at promoting business tourism to diversify the economy beyond oil. The bureau focuses on attracting meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions to support this goal.

Colombia is enhancing its presence in the global meetings and conventions industry, gaining recognition as a regional leader in business tourism. The country's growing influence highlights its role in regional business events.