BESarawak Appoints Jason Tan Chin Foo as Acting Chief Executive Officer
The appointment ensures continuity and stability as BESarawak confidently advances its long-term strategic agenda.
SAS To Restart Flights to Dubai for the First Time in 15 Years
The airline will launch daily services between Copenhagen and Dubai World Central Airport from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.
Over One Million Visitors to Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre in 2025
The venue welcomed 1,004,912 guests last year, surpassing the symbolic one‑million milestone for the first time since the pandemic.
Dubai Secures 504 Successful Bids for Global Business Events in 2025
Driven by convention bureau Dubai Business Events, this performance represents a 15 per cent year-on-year increase in successful bids.
SplitStay Introduces Shared-Stay Platform To Make Event Travel More Accessible
Belgian traveltech start-up SplitStay launches platform allowing travellers to split accommodation with compatible guests during trips.
Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe With New Members
Malta and Wales joins the pan-European association of national convention bureaux, bringing the Alliance’s membership to 30 organisations.
Looking Ahead: Radisson Collection Expands in Key Destinations
Radisson Collection is on track to open four new properties in 2026 and a further three debuting in 2027, with standout destinations.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Appoints Saija Syväjärvi as Service and Production Director
She will be responsible for technical services, construction services, event services, and graphic services at the Convention Centre.
A Home for Alfred Nobel’s Unique Legacy Takes Shape at Slussen in Stockholm
The Nobel Foundation presents its vision for the Nobel Center – a public building for science, literature, and peace in central Stockholm.
Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign Drives Record-Breaking Growth for Sarawak’s Business Events Sector
The strongest impact to date firmly positions the state as Malaysia and Borneo’s Legacy Capital of Business Events.
CIMGlobal Expands Into Africa, Appoints Renowned Tourism Leader Sonto Ndlovu as Regional Director
This marks CIMGlobal’s first permanent footprint on the continent – at a pivotal moment for Africa’s meetings and business events industry.
Scandic Go To Open in Tromsø
The project will begin after the summer of 2026. The new hotel will have approximately 170 rooms, and it is expected to open during 2028.
Rebecca Petit-Jean Joins Accor Luxury & Lifestyle
In her new role, she will focus mainly on nurturing and expanding relationships with Luxury MICE clients across the UK market.
EIC Announces 2026 Board of Directors
IRF President Stephanie Harris advances to 2026 Chair as the Council announces officers and directors to its 2026 Board of Directors.
Tourism Australia Appoints New Managing Director
The TA board has appointed Robin Mack as Managing Director, bringing 30 years of global experience within the travel industry to the role.
