Meeting and Event Industry

The Tampa Convention Center is introducing five key innovations focused on facility upgrades and enhanced conference technology to redefine the meetings industry. These improvements aim to provide a more advanced event experience.

Colombia is emerging as a prominent regional leader in the global meetings and conventions industry. The country’s meetings sector is experiencing growth that enhances its influence in business event tourism.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 will gather representatives from over 150 countries, including the USA and Canada, to display tourism and business travel products. The event is set to feature more than 3,000 exhibitors in Germany this May.

The APA 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco has prompted a rise in medical tourism and international convention travel involving many countries. This event has attracted global participants contributing to increased healthcare-related travel.

At the Caribbean Travel Forum 2026, influential discussions were held to establish priorities for the future of tourism in the Caribbean region. The event highlighted the importance of these priorities for the business events sector within the industry.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 featured participation from more than 150 countries along with over 3,000 exhibitors. Held from May 19 to 21 in Germany, it showcased a wide range of global tourism products.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 hosted forums featuring ‘leaders of place’ to discuss key trends shaping the meetings and events industry. The discussions focused on addressing emerging developments impacting the global sector.

Tampa Convention Center has launched five innovations designed to change the meetings industry. These measures aim to set new standards for how business events are conducted.

Colombia is establishing itself as a dominant regional player in the meetings and conventions industry. The country is focusing on global events to enhance its role within the international conventions sector.

A new industry report from May 2026 examines changes in the legal environment affecting hotel franchise agreements in the US. It outlines emerging challenges impacting both hotel operators and franchisees.