Travel Events News

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 featured participation from more than 150 countries along with over 3,000 exhibitors. Held from May 19 to 21 in Germany, it showcased a wide range of global tourism products.

The Arabian Travel Market 2026 will now be held from September 14 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The rescheduling followed consultations and reflects regional event considerations.

GBTA research points to technology and hotel distribution shortfalls that hinder seamless business travel. These gaps often result in inefficiencies for travelers.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 hosted forums featuring ‘leaders of place’ to discuss key trends shaping the meetings and events industry. The discussions focused on addressing emerging developments impacting the global sector.

Tampa Convention Center has launched five innovations designed to change the meetings industry. These measures aim to set new standards for how business events are conducted.

Colombia is establishing itself as a dominant regional player in the meetings and conventions industry. The country is focusing on global events to enhance its role within the international conventions sector.

Tourism Whitsundays has embarked on a roadshow visiting three cities along Australia's East Coast. This campaign aims to promote travel to the Whitsundays through direct outreach and marketing efforts.

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has docked in Rotterdam, prompting health authorities to begin disinfection and quarantine measures in May 2026. Some passengers faced health screenings upon disembarkation.

Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation have chosen a developer team to lead the redevelopment of New York’s Penn Station. The project will focus on modernizing the station’s infrastructure to improve the passenger experience.

The California High-Speed Rail project is planned to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles with an estimated $126 billion budget. Rising costs pose challenges as the 2040 target completion date approaches.