Meeting and Event Industry

Rendez-vous Canada 2026 is slated to return to Alberta with Calgary serving as the host city. The event is a key international tourism and business marketplace.

Andalucía Convention Bureau has launched a new MICE bureau including Seville, Málaga, and Granada. The aim is to strengthen sustainable event networks and support regional business tourism.

ITB China 2026 convened in Shanghai with attendance surpassing 23,500, showcasing record exhibitor involvement. Enhanced networking features supported deeper global travel collaboration.

Carnival Cruise Line has reported a cybersecurity breach exposing personal and passport data of nearly six million travelers. Affected passengers have been notified and are urged to monitor their information.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada faces an uncertain future, prompting Canadian tour operators to seek increased support from industry and government to sustain Indigenous tourism.

The UK meetings sector has raised concerns about cuts to VisitBritain's funding for business events, cautioning on the potential impact to national MICE competitiveness. Industry voices highlight risks of the UK falling behind globally.

Peru ranks among the Americas' top 10 destinations for business events, with flights from LATAM, American, and United Airlines fully booked through 2026. The United States, joining other Latin American countries, is a key market fuelling this growth.

Carnival Cruise Line has disclosed a cybersecurity breach impacting the personal data of millions of passengers, including passport information. The company is notifying affected travelers following a social engineering attack.

VisitBritain has decreased its business events funding, raising concerns among UK meetings industry leaders about the possible effects on the sector’s international competitiveness. Experts warn the UK could fall behind in attracting major business gatherings.

The 51st FAEVYT Travel Agents Congress in Argentina attracted over 2100 participants, marking the largest gathering in its history. The event underscores Argentina’s growing prominence in business events.