Conferma and Trip.Biz Integrate Virtual Card Payments Globally
Conferma and Trip.Biz have partnered to roll out a global virtual card payment integration focused on travel and tourism. This initiative seeks to simplify virtual card transactions worldwide.
Travel Firms Expand AI Beyond Chatbots
Travel companies are adopting AI applications that extend beyond chatbots, broadening their use to improve operational aspects within the travel industry.
Rendez-vous Canada 2026 to be Held in Calgary for Historic Marketplace Event
Rendez-vous Canada 2026 is slated to return to Alberta with Calgary serving as the host city. The event is a key international tourism and business marketplace.
Andalucía Launches New MICE Bureau to Boost Sustainable Events
Andalucía Convention Bureau has launched a new MICE bureau including Seville, Málaga, and Granada. The aim is to strengthen sustainable event networks and support regional business tourism.
ITB China 2026 Draws 23,500 Attendees to Boost Travel Collaboration
ITB China 2026 convened in Shanghai with attendance surpassing 23,500, showcasing record exhibitor involvement. Enhanced networking features supported deeper global travel collaboration.
Limerick Promoted in Germany for Business Events Tourism
Limerick is being promoted specifically to Germany’s business events sector, showcasing its attractiveness for corporate meetings. The city is positioning itself as a significant destination for business tourism in Ireland.
Tour Operators Call for Support of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada faces an uncertain future, prompting Canadian tour operators to seek increased support from industry and government to sustain Indigenous tourism.
Maldives Visitor Arrivals Rise Post Middle East Disruptions in 2026
Visitor arrivals in the Maldives rose by 2.6% in 2026 after months of Middle East travel disruptions. Improved connectivity has contributed to the tourism sector's recovery.
Iran Conflict and Rising Costs Challenge Southeast Asia Tourism Recovery
Southeast Asia's tourism industry is under pressure in 2026 due to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict, causing increased airfares. Flight cancellations and surcharges are affecting countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Seoul Welcomes 1.5M+ Tourists in April 2026; Spending Rises 50%
In April 2026, Seoul recorded over 1.5 million foreign tourist arrivals, with a nearly 19% increase in visitors and a 50% rise in tourist spending.
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Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators Summit Focused on AFCON 2027
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos (Sept 13-15, 2026) features the second African Tour Operators Summit focused on AFCON 2027 tourism. The summit gathers tour operators from East and West Africa to develop travel packages and foster partnerships tied to the football tournament hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
ITB Berlin 2027 Adjusts Hall Layout Due to Dock9 Construction
ITB Berlin 2027 will adapt its hall layout due to dock9 construction at the venue in Berlin. The change was announced on 21 July 2026 to maintain smooth event operations despite 2027 infrastructural changes.
Thailand Airports Modernize with Biometric and Smart Systems in 2026
Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions, and Amadeus signed an agreement in mid-2026 to modernize Thailand's airports. The project will implement biometric and intelligent airport systems to handle 140 million passengers annually.