Meeting and Event Industry

Spain's conference tourism sector has experienced exceptional growth in MICE events, generating close to €15 billion in economic output. The country continues to assert itself as a global leader in hosting major business gatherings.

Carnival Cruise Line has acknowledged a cyber attack that compromised the personal data of nearly six million passengers, including passport details. The company is notifying customers and advising them to monitor for identity theft.

Buncombe County’s tourism authority has proposed a $27.5 million budget for 2027. The plan aims to bolster tourism promotion and infrastructure in the region.

Yokohama has been chosen to host the OHBM 2028 conference, a major international event focused on brain science and neuroscience research. This global gathering attracts leading figures in the scientific community.

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 will take place in San José, Costa Rica, from June 8 to 11, featuring over 200 exhibitors from more than ten countries. The event seeks to enhance business opportunities in the region's meetings and events sector.

Spain's MICE tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, generating an estimated €15 billion in economic impact. This expansion highlights Spain's status as a prominent global host for meetings and events.

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed a cybersecurity incident compromising personal data for close to six million passengers. Sensitive information, including passport numbers, was potentially exposed.

A consortium headed by Kiewit received a $3.5 billion contract to install track and electrification systems on California's Central Valley high-speed rail segment. This contract advances the infrastructure development of the state's high-speed rail.

The California High-Speed Rail project is seeking private investment to finance construction beyond the Central Valley. This move is aimed at sustaining development amid funding constraints.

Yokohama has been appointed as the host city for the 2028 OHBM annual conference, a leading global event in brain science. The conference gathers international experts in neuroimaging and brain mapping.