Meeting and Event Industry

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has joined WTM Spotlight Riyadh as a strategic partner for the event scheduled September 8–10, 2026. The partnership aims to boost international tourism investment aligned with Vision 2030.

The ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum convened 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to advance Vietnam's MICE industry with a focus on sustainability and regional cooperation. Key leaders called for unified efforts to develop a stronger regional MICE ecosystem.

Granite Travel Trade Expos has opened registration for seven fall 2026 travel industry events across Western Canada and Ontario. Each event will include up to 36 travel suppliers and offer rewards to early arriving travel advisors.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has partnered with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for the inaugural event in September 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event will connect international tourism businesses with Saudi companies and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism goals.

The ITE HCMC 2026 High-Level Tourism Forum gathered 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss MICE industry development and sustainability. Vietnam aims to lead the regional MICE ecosystem and implement actionable policies supporting this growth.

Palawan held a three-day travel expo in Cebu in 2026, its first outside Metro Manila in 11 years. The event sought to engage the Visayas market and boost regional tourism promotion.

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City opened on August 27, with over 520 exhibitors and 260 buyers from more than 40 countries. The event ran at SECC through August 29 and showcased emerging tourism trends.

Palawan’s travel expo took place in Cebu from August 27 to 29, 2026, its first outside Metro Manila in 11 years. The event aimed to connect Palawan tourism more directly with the Visayas market.

Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France signed a Memorandum of Understanding on August 29, 2026. The agreement focuses on enhancing tourism collaboration between Saudi Arabia and France ahead of Expo 2030.

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City opened August 27, 2026, featuring over 520 exhibitors from 40 countries. The three-day event included 21,000 business appointments and public cultural activities.