Meeting and Event Industry

The Events Industry Council and JMIC have worked together to update sustainable event standards. Their initiative aims to elevate sustainability practices within the meetings and events industry.

Geneva will host the 2026 European Academy of Neurology annual congress, reinforcing its status as the European Capital of Brain Health. The event will gather neurology experts and researchers.

The India Convention Promotion Bureau will hold the 15th Conventions India Conclave in New Delhi in August 2026. The event aims to support development in the country's MICE sector.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved its 2026 Business Plan, which features disputed updates on funding and route layouts. These revisions aim to shape future project construction and operational activities.

Caribbean Week in New York 2026 convened Caribbean tourism ministers and leaders to discuss advancing regional tourism growth and collaboration. The event highlighted the importance of cooperation and the hospitality sector's role in regional development.

American Airlines has cancelled nine flights and delayed 480 across major international and U.S. cities in early June 2026. Cities affected include London, Paris, Rome, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Miami.

At WTE Miami 2026, the United States and several Latin American countries are jointly focusing on improving Pan-American aviation and tourism infrastructure. This collaboration marks a notable development in regional partnerships.

Norwegian Sky made its inaugural call at Greenock Cruise Port on June 2, 2026. This visit was noted as a remarkable event for the port, marking the ship’s first arrival there.

TBO and Vervotech have extended their technology partnership, emphasizing improved global travel distribution and enhanced data integration. The extension was publicly confirmed in June 2026.

Africa's business events sector is growing rapidly in 2026, with increased activity in the MICE industry across the continent. Business Traveller reports significant expansion in this sector.