U.S. and China Account for 64 per Cent of Worldwide Hotel Projects in the Pipeline in Q2 2024
The total pipeline ascended to a record-high 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6% by projects and 4% by rooms year-over-year.
Ethiopian Airlines to Create a Mega Airport City at Abusera
When completed, it will have the capacity to serve 110 million passengers each year (four times the current capacity of Bole International Airport).
The Barbican Sees Record-Breaking Year of Business Events
The venue continues to be a convener of critical business thinking that creates connections and provokes debate in the heart of London.
Sustainability: How ICC Sydney Supports This Non-negotiable for Event Organisers
Study shows that 86% of UK and European-based event organisers who book venues internationally consider sustainability integral to running events.
Ottawa Tourism Launches Innovative Event Food Recovery Program in Partnership With La Tablée des Chefs
The initiative aims to reduce food waste and underscores Ottawa Tourism’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
Latest City Travel Report by CityDNA Reveals European City Tourism Booms With Double-Digit Growth in 2023
The report, featuring results from 117 European cities, showcases the remarkable progress made in the post-pandemic recovery.
Global Business Travel Spending Expected to Hit Record $1.48 Trillion This Year
Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028.
Italian Exhibition Group Acquires the Management of Smart City Business Brazil
Cities are increasingly seen as smart ecosystems where technology is used to optimise urban infrastructure and improve citizens’ quality of life.
The Business of Events Publishes the 2024 International Planner Sentiment Report
The survey includes planners from corporations, associations, agencies, and incentives and rewards, across the UK, Europe and North America.
Patrick Delaney: “Why Do I Read Meetings International?”
Watch industry legend Patrick Delaney, SoolNua, share his views on Meetings International magazine and Business Intelligence Reports.
Copenhagen Wins Bid to Host World’s Largest Law Congress
More than 6,000 international lawyers are expected to visit Copenhagen in 2026 when the city will host the IBA Annual Conference.
DWTC Drives Impact with Economic Output Up 40 per Cent YoY
Events generated a total economic output of AED 18.3 Bn in 2023, of which 10.5 Bn was retained as Gross Value Added to Dubai’s GDP.
IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future Report Illuminates Evolving Trends in the Event Industry
IACC has released this year’s Meeting Room of the Future report, combining research and insights from 170 meeting venue operators worldwide.
DXB Live Achieves Phenomenal Growth, Expands Business in 2023
The experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre doubled its business against the previous year with 100 per cent growth YOY.
EU Dialogue: A Successful Event Around the Meetings Industry
Over 180 industry professionals and policy makers from 15 EU countries, 52 insightful expert speakers, and concrete discussions for the future.
