Choose Chicago Promotes Obama Center with Meeting Professionals
Choose Chicago recently hosted meeting professionals to promote the upcoming opening of the Obama Presidential Center. The event also focused on encouraging future business events connected to the Center.
Las Vegas to Build New Hotel Near Convention Center
A new hotel is planned near the Las Vegas Convention Center to increase lodging options for conventions and business events. The development focuses on supporting the city’s meeting and event sector.
Kigali Rising as Africa’s Business Events Hub
Kigali is emerging as a leading African city for business events, with a clear focus on expanding its conference tourism sector. The capital is shaping new prospects in the continent's meetings industry.
FIEXPO Latin America 2026 Confirmed with 200+ Exhibitors in San José
FIEXPO Latin America 2026 is set to take place in San José, Costa Rica, from June 8 to 11. The event will host over 200 exhibitors from the Americas and Caribbean, focusing on the meetings industry.
Middle Eastern Nations Attend ICCA Summit 2026 at Dead Sea
The ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 is set for June 10-11 at Jordan’s King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea. It will host representatives from Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and others, focusing on business tourism and regional networking.
US Passenger Rail Funding Faces Uncertain Future with BUILD America 250
The future of funding for US passenger rail is uncertain under the BUILD America 250 program. This creates difficulties for consistent investment in national rail infrastructure.
ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 Scheduled at Dead Sea Convention Center
The ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 will be held June 10-11 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea. Attendees include ICCA members from multiple Middle Eastern nations.
Las Vegas Allocates $4.6M for NBA Summer League Hosting Till 2028
Las Vegas tourism officials have allocated $4.6 million to extend the city’s hosting of the NBA Summer League through 2028. This commitment affirms Las Vegas as a key destination for premier sports events.
Kigali Boosts Business Events and Conference Tourism in Africa
Kigali is becoming a prominent hub for business events in Africa, with Rwanda expanding its conference tourism sector. The city is shaping the future of meetings on the continent.
PQ Pledges Withdrawal from Quebec Alto High-Speed Rail if Elected
Quebec’s Parti Québécois leader has stated the party would exit the Alto high-speed rail project if it wins the upcoming provincial election. This marks a clear opposition to the rail development in Quebec.
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Thailand Reduces Visa-Free Stay for Indian Visitors to 30 Days from July 2026
Thailand will retain visa-free entry for Indian nationals but reduce the maximum stay from 60 to 30 days starting July 2026. The cabinet approved the change to align policy with tourist behavior and reinforce oversight against visa misuse.
Delta Cancels Most Flights for Second Consecutive Day Amid Staffing, Ground Stops
Delta Air Lines canceled the largest number of flights for the second day in a row today. Staffing shortages and ground stops caused the cancellations and service disruptions.
4,500+ Flights Delayed or Cancelled at JFK, Newark, LaGuardia on July 11
Severe thunderstorms and air traffic controller shortages caused over 4,500 flight delays and cancellations on July 11 at JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia airports. Passengers faced widespread disruption with knock-on effects felt across the U.S. aviation network.