Meeting and Event Industry

Rendez-vous Canada 2026 convened prominent tourism and business leaders at Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event featured broad participation from countries such as the U.S., Mexico, France, Australia, and Japan.

ITB China 2026 has opened in Shanghai, showcasing significant growth in exhibitor numbers. The event also features enhanced business matching and emphasizes worldwide tourism collaboration.

CATO has expressed firm backing for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. The group urges enhanced collaboration and support from industry and government stakeholders to advance Indigenous tourism.

IPW 2026 concluded in Fort Lauderdale with extensive international participation. The event focused on shaping the future of inbound tourism to the United States.

ITB China 2026 opened in Shanghai with a significant increase in exhibitor participation. The event also highlights enhanced business matching opportunities to support international tourism cooperation.

Mitch Whitten has been appointed as the President and CEO of Visit Fort Worth. The organization oversees tourism and convention promotion in Fort Worth.

A passenger has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line after suffering burn injuries from a hot pool deck. The case raises safety concerns regarding cruise ship pool areas.

ETIAS authorization requirements now extend to passengers traveling to Europe by ferry and cruise ship. Approval must be secured before the journey to avoid entry issues.

The Director General of Israel's Tourism Ministry plans a visit to the United States in 2026 to promote incoming tourism. This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral tourism ties and attract more visitors to Israel.

Prague’s meetings sector has shown growth in 2026. The city has also introduced a unified tourism brand to strengthen its market positioning.