Meeting and Event Industry

ITB China 2026 convened in Shanghai with attendance surpassing 23,500, showcasing record exhibitor involvement. Enhanced networking features supported deeper global travel collaboration.

Carnival Cruise Line has reported a cybersecurity breach exposing personal and passport data of nearly six million travelers. Affected passengers have been notified and are urged to monitor their information.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada faces an uncertain future, prompting Canadian tour operators to seek increased support from industry and government to sustain Indigenous tourism.

The UK meetings sector has raised concerns about cuts to VisitBritain's funding for business events, cautioning on the potential impact to national MICE competitiveness. Industry voices highlight risks of the UK falling behind globally.

Peru ranks among the Americas' top 10 destinations for business events, with flights from LATAM, American, and United Airlines fully booked through 2026. The United States, joining other Latin American countries, is a key market fuelling this growth.

Carnival Cruise Line has disclosed a cybersecurity breach impacting the personal data of millions of passengers, including passport information. The company is notifying affected travelers following a social engineering attack.

VisitBritain has decreased its business events funding, raising concerns among UK meetings industry leaders about the possible effects on the sector’s international competitiveness. Experts warn the UK could fall behind in attracting major business gatherings.

The 51st FAEVYT Travel Agents Congress in Argentina attracted over 2100 participants, marking the largest gathering in its history. The event underscores Argentina’s growing prominence in business events.

The United States has become a key market alongside Latin American countries fueling growth in Peru's MICE tourism. Flights by major airlines to Peru are completely booked through 2026.

Peru’s MICE tourism is growing as business travelers from the US and several Latin American countries increase travel. Flights by LATAM, American, and United to Peru are full through 2026.