B. Joseph Pine II Leads Formidable Line-up of Speakers for IBTM World’s Exceptional Experiences Programme
Exceptional Experiences returns with WeTransfer, Canva, Shutterstock, Amazon and UTA eager to share their insights and expertise.
Refreshed City Perspectives: CityDNA Conference to Co-Create the Future of the Visitor Economy in Tórshavn
Brings together destination leaders, urban innovators, and tourism professionals to rethink what success looks like for the visitor economy.
Abigail Pogson Announced as New Barbican Centre CEO
The City of London Corporation appoints a respected arts leader to steer the Barbican Centre through a transformative renewal period.
Northstar Travel Group to Be Acquired by JTB Corp
The B2B media, events, and information services company will operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Dubai Welcomes 9.88 Million International Visitors in the First Half of 2025
Dubai continues to set new records in international visitation, with a 6 per cent year-over-year increase during the first half of 2025.
PCMA Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Trustees Slate for Membership Approval
The slate reflects PCMA’s global reach, with nominees from APAC, EMEA, LATAM and North America, including a next-generation leader.
ICCA Middle East Summit 2025 to Be Held in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the First Time in September
The forum will feature a focused agenda of panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and structured networking, targeting critical topics.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Is Having a Record-Breaking Congress Year
The goal of the Helsinki Tourism Advisory Board is to double the tourism revenue generated by foreign visitors in Helsinki by 2030.
King of Sweden To Honour World’s Leading Flood Expert With 2025 Stockholm Water Prize
On Wednes 27 August, the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize will be presented to Professor Günter Blöschl of Austria during World Water Week.
Steen Jakobsen Appointed New CEO of GainingEdge
Executive Chairman, Gary Grimmer, said that Steen Jakobsen’s service in the role will benefit both GainingEdge and the industry.
High-Level Conference in Malmö on Future-Proofing Our Port Cities
The City of Malmö is jointly hosting the event, focusing on climate adaptation, growth, green transition, critical infrastructure and resilience.
Sarawak Sets National Legacy Agenda at EventXpo 2025
Sarawak made waves in Malaysia’s business events scene again by returning to EventXpo with bigger goals and a stronger presence.
ITE HCMC 2025: Sustainable Tourism and Vibrant Experiences
The largest and most prestigious international travel trade event in Vietnam will officially take place in September at the SECC.
Dubai Business Events Drives Continued Growth With Bid Wins and Strong Global Participation in H1 2025
This reinforces the importance of business events to the Dubai Economic Agenda, focusing on doubling the size of the city’s economy by 2033.
First Berlin Freedom Week and Conference in Berlin in November 2025
November 8–15 2025, the German capital will bring together international voices in support of freedom and present a citywide program for all.
