Meeting and Event Industry

ITB China 2026 concluded in Shanghai with over 23,500 attendees. The event featured a record number of exhibitors and emphasized global collaboration in travel.

The Andalucía Convention Bureau has formed a new MICE bureau connecting Seville, Málaga, and Granada. The initiative intends to enhance sustainable event networks across these key Andalusian cities.

Incentive Live 2026 brings travel and tourism leaders to Boca Raton, Florida, from May 31 to June 2. The event features participants from several countries, facilitating key meetings and networking.

Recent funding cutbacks by VisitBritain for business events have prompted warnings from the UK meetings industry. Concerns focus on potential impacts to the country's competitiveness in the global meetings sector.

Tencent Cloud Day 2026, held in Hong Kong, contributed to increased local tourism and growth within the business travel and MICE sectors. The event highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a key hub for major business events.

An Air New Zealand flight to Hong Kong was cancelled on May 28, 2026, after a bird entered the cockpit. Passengers faced cancellations and rebooking due to safety concerns.

American Airlines has installed Starlink internet on more than 500 Airbus jets. This move is designed to keep passengers connected during travel disruptions.

The Silicon Valley Convention Center in California is facing persistent oversight and management problems. Questions about the governance of the facility remain unresolved, prompting concern among stakeholders.

VisitBritain has reduced its funding for business events, prompting warnings from UK meetings industry leaders that the country may lose its competitive edge. This funding cut could result in fewer international meetings and business event opportunities in the UK.

Approximately 23,500 individuals attended ITB China 2026 in Shanghai. The event centered on promoting collaboration across the international travel industry.