Meeting and Event Industry

Romania participated in IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote its business tourism sector. The country emphasized attracting international conferences to bolster its profile in Europe's meetings market.

The Angola Convention Bureau has been launched to support diversification of Angola’s travel economy. Its focus is on expanding the meetings and events segment beyond the oil industry.

Preferred Hotels has established a Global Wellness designation to raise health and wellness standards among hotels internationally. This program helps travelers select hotels with enhanced wellness features.

Carnival Cruise Line has banned a guest due to mistaken identity tied to another cruise company. The incident was unrelated to Carnival's own operations.

Several New Zealand industries are collaborating to encourage high-quality growth in the cultural and tourism sectors. According to Global People Online, this cooperation aims to strengthen sector development.

A tourist fatality at a New Zealand elephant camp has drawn attention to the risks of captive wildlife tourism. World Animal Protection highlights safety concerns for visitors.

Brazil joined Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, the Bahamas, and Malaysia at ITB China 2026. Their collective presence spurred a significant increase in B2B travel trade activities.

A GBTA study points to gaps in technology and hotel distribution as key hurdles in corporate travel efficiency. It also highlights challenges around AI adoption within business programs.

Singapore has set a new record in MICE tourism and entered a major partnership with Informa to strengthen its position in Asian business events. These efforts demonstrate its continued leadership in the sector.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 spotlighted Ukraine's emerging tourism initiatives while Ajman highlighted its growing luxury hospitality sector designed for business events. Both are aiming to strengthen their presence in the international meetings and events industry.