Meeting and Event Industry

Business travel is forecasted to exceed $2.1 trillion by 2031, driven by bleisure travel, smart hotels, and a revival in the MICE sector, reshaping corporate tourism globally.

Destination Mansfield-Richland County has launched innovative tourism marketing efforts to boost the region's appeal. Recent recognition highlights the focus on advancing local travel engagement.

IPW 2026 took place in Fort Lauderdale, drawing around 5,000 attendees from the U.S. travel sector. The event focused on collaborative efforts to counter the recent decline in international tourism.

Brazil and Mexico stand out as leaders in meetings and conference tourism for 2026, joining the US, Peru, Argentina, and Canada in top convention centre rankings. These countries are key players in the global MICE sector's growth.

A leading hotel company issued a public response to the Justice family financing announcement and the latest legal motion involving The Greenbrier. The statement was released on May 23, 2026.

Brand USA has launched a global campaign in 2026 aimed at revitalizing international tourism amid declining visitor numbers and rising criticism of travel. The campaign seeks to support recovery efforts in the face of current industry challenges.

Barbados will serve as the host for the Caribbean’s largest tourism event in 2027. The event aims to promote tourism growth and regional partnerships across the Caribbean.

Angola has launched a new Convention Bureau aimed at strengthening business tourism. The initiative focuses on lessening the country’s economic reliance on oil through the meetings market.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 was recently held as a key event for the global meetings industry. The event highlighted Germany’s leadership and the expanding opportunities within the global business events sector.

The IPW 2026 event in Fort Lauderdale attracted around 5,000 travel industry professionals. The meeting focused on advancing efforts to recover U.S. tourism and strengthen international visitor connections.