Meeting and Event Industry

Funding cuts by VisitBritain to business events have triggered warnings from UK meetings industry leaders. They caution this may affect the nation's competitiveness and future event growth.

The UK meetings industry has expressed concern after VisitBritain’s business events budget saw reductions. Experts warn these cuts could challenge the UK’s ability to compete internationally.

Tourists from the United States are joining those from LATAM countries in driving growth in Peru’s MICE tourism sector. Flights by LATAM, American, and United Airlines to Peru are fully booked through 2026 as the country ranks among the top business travel destinations in the Americas.

The National Business Travel Association has adopted the new name Global Business Travel Association, emphasizing its broader global presence. The change was announced recently as part of the organization's evolving role in the business travel industry.

VisitBritain's recent cutbacks to business events funding have prompted concerns in the UK meetings industry about future competitiveness. Industry voices warn these reductions could impact sector growth.

Newcastle will host the 2027 ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Meeting, welcoming leaders from across the meetings industry. The event reflects the city's growing presence in the MICE sector.

Argentina hosted the 51st FAEVYT Travel Agents Congress, which recorded more than 2100 participants. This attendance marks a new record for the event.

Construction of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train line marked another milestone with a second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar. This advancement contributes to the ongoing progress in India's high-speed rail infrastructure.

The National Business Travel Association has changed its official name to the Global Business Travel Association, emphasizing its wider international focus. The move was announced on May 29, 2026.

VisitBritain's cuts to business events funding have raised alarms among UK meetings industry leaders. They warn this could weaken the country's global standing in the sector.