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.
Destinations International Folds Two Events Into One and Moves It to Canada
DI will merge its Advocacy Summit and Thrive: The Community Vitality Summit into Advocacy & Action: The Destination Impact Event.
Finland To Receive Its First Professorship in Event Industry at Aalto University
The Finnish Fair Foundation is donating €3.1 million to Aalto University School of Business to establish a professorship in the event industry.
European Business Travel Spending to Reach 389.9 Billion Euros in 2026
Business travel in Europe forecast to surge ahead despite economic and geopolitical headwinds according to GBTA BTI Outlook.
Event Logic Expands into French Market, Appoints New Customer Relations Specialist
To support its efforts in this new market, Event Logic has appointed Mia Malbert as their new Customer Relations Specialist for France.
Exhibition World Bahrain: Venue of Choice for the 3rd Asian Youth Games
EWB will host the opening ceremony indoors, a first in the Games’ history, alongside 13 of the scheduled sports competitions.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Ready To Expand Outdoors and Participate in Developing Käpylä Sports Park Area for Large-Scale Events
In the coming years, Käpylä sports park is set to evolve into an even more versatile hub for sports and events, and multipurpose use.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Renews Its Energy Efficiency Commitment
Renewing its energy efficiency agreement for 2026–2035 continues its long-term sustainability efforts and concrete actions for the environment.
Impact Exhibition and Convention Center Expands With Hilton-Branded Hotel To Boost MICE Capacity
Two new hotels with 1,000 rooms in the first phase (5,000 long-term), reinforcing Muang Thong Thani as a leading international MICE hub.
DWTC to Host Over 135 Major Events in H2 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a premier global destination for events and business tourism.
GCB and Fraunhofer IAO are Launching Research Centre for Future Meeting Studies
The Research Centre builds on, and continues the work of, the “Future Meeting Space” innovation network, initiated by the organisations in 2015.
Exhibition World Bahrain Launches ‘EWB Students Programme’ to Inspire Next Generation of MICE and Business Event Professionals
An educational initiative designed to introduce young adults to the dynamic industry and inspire them to explore it as a promising career path.
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.
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.
