Hamish Reid Takes Director Role for UK and Europe at GainingEdge
Brings 25+ years’ international experience to strengthen business development and representation services across key European markets.
A Strong Year for the Finnish Fair Corporation With All‑time High Revenue
The company hits record €60.5M revenue, 1M+ visitors in 2025. Major Solar venue investment signals Helsinki's international event growth.
Ottawa Tourism Strengthens UK Ties
London trade mission highlights Ottawa’s key strength in cybersecurity, tech and business events, targeting UK planners and investors.
Canada Gains While Gulf States Suffer Sharpest Decline in Incentive Travel Sentiment
SITE Pulse Survey shows planners shifting towards stable destinations, with Canada emerging as the leading beneficiary of the disruption.
Construction of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s Extension Begins
The Solar project will rank among the most flexible and modern Nordic venues, featuring striking architecture and cutting-edge AV solutions.
Cairns Convention Centre Launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Makes major commitment to embedding reconciliation across every part of the Centre’s operations and the delegate experience.
Events Industry Council Launches Global Survey for 2026 Economic Significance of Business Events Study
The Council calls for industry professionals to contribute insights shaping the industry’s most important advocacy research.
The Economic Impact of Fira de Barcelona’s Activity Exceeds 6,100 Million Euros
Study shows the institution’s activity generates 49,423 jobs and a GVA of €2,959 million, a 28,1 per cent increase in the last five years.
Ottawa Tourism and Invest Ottawa Strengthen Bid-Winning Partnership
The two are highlighting their growing partnership to attract and secure high-value international conferences and events for Ottawa.
Sarawak Builds National Momentum Following Record-Breaking Business Events Performance
Leading a nationwide conversation to strengthen Malaysia’s business events ecosystem through a legacy-focused approach.
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.
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.
Bellagroup Sets a Powerful Example for the Venue Industry by Becoming B Corp Certified
The Group has announced that Bella Center Copenhagen is the first major congress and exhibition venue to become B Corp certified.
IBTM World 2025 Breaks Records and Redefines the Business Events Landscape
IBTM World 2025 closed on an extraordinary high, delivering the most innovative, immersive, and commercially impactful edition yet.
