Meeting and Event Industry

The United States has become a key market alongside Latin American countries fueling growth in Peru's MICE tourism. Flights by major airlines to Peru are completely booked through 2026.

Peru’s MICE tourism is growing as business travelers from the US and several Latin American countries increase travel. Flights by LATAM, American, and United to Peru are full through 2026.

Funding cuts by VisitBritain to business events have triggered warnings from UK meetings industry leaders. They caution this may affect the nation's competitiveness and future event growth.

The UK meetings industry has expressed concern after VisitBritain’s business events budget saw reductions. Experts warn these cuts could challenge the UK’s ability to compete internationally.

Tourists from the United States are joining those from LATAM countries in driving growth in Peru’s MICE tourism sector. Flights by LATAM, American, and United Airlines to Peru are fully booked through 2026 as the country ranks among the top business travel destinations in the Americas.

The National Business Travel Association has adopted the new name Global Business Travel Association, emphasizing its broader global presence. The change was announced recently as part of the organization's evolving role in the business travel industry.

VisitBritain's recent cutbacks to business events funding have prompted concerns in the UK meetings industry about future competitiveness. Industry voices warn these reductions could impact sector growth.

Newcastle will host the 2027 ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Meeting, welcoming leaders from across the meetings industry. The event reflects the city's growing presence in the MICE sector.

Argentina hosted the 51st FAEVYT Travel Agents Congress, which recorded more than 2100 participants. This attendance marks a new record for the event.

Construction of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train line marked another milestone with a second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar. This advancement contributes to the ongoing progress in India's high-speed rail infrastructure.