Meeting and Event Industry

The Northern Territory in Australia has secured the rights to host a global rural women’s conference, underscoring its emerging role in event hosting. This development points to the region's growing importance in the international meetings industry.

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 is slated for June 8–11 in San José, featuring participation from over 200 exhibitors across multiple Latin American countries. The event functions as a key platform for business events and MICE industries.

Tour operators have expressed concern about the uncertain future of Indigenous tourism and are urging stronger support for Indigenous tourism associations. They stress the associations’ importance in preserving cultural heritage and sustaining Indigenous economies.

Rendez-vous Canada 2026 convened industry leaders to discuss developments in Canadian tourism. The event highlighted encouraging growth and served as a central forum for networking.

A United States program announced in June 2026 is supporting AI travel startups by connecting them with investors, emphasizing tourism innovation through technology. The initiative aims to expand the global presence and impact of these startups.

The travel industry’s fast-paced adoption of AI is facing operational setbacks as of mid-2026, with experts reporting challenges in implementation. These issues are affecting the deployment of AI solutions despite considerable investment and interest.

The Northern Territory in Australia will host the Global Rural Women's Conference in 2026. The event will focus on issues affecting rural women internationally.

Canada will join several countries at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026, which takes place in Miami in June 2026. The event will focus on cruise ship interiors design at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

New Zealand is pursuing opportunities to capture economic gains generated by business events beyond traditional convention centers. The initiative aims to extend the benefits of its MICE sector across wider areas.

Dexus has temporarily stood down several executives while initiating a review of its infrastructure division. This move reflects organizational adjustments within the Australian property group.