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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The City of Stockholm Retains Ownership of Stockholmsmässan
Unable to find a buyer who meets the city’s requirements, they will instead continue to develop Stockholmsmässan under its own management.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center To Be Renamed the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center
The name will be changed in honour of the city’s longest-serving mayor. An event to officially mark the name change will be held on Saturday, July 12.
8.9 Million MICE trips to Germany in 2024
According to the IPK World Travel Monitor 2024, Germany once again ranks number one worldwide as a destination for business events.
Copenhagen Releases Improved Local Sustainability Guide
The newly released third iteration of the local Copenhagen Sustainability Guide comes with improved transparency and reporting features.
Maharashtra Convention Bureau Announced to Propel India as a Business Event Destination
India’s first state-led initiative focused on cementing the state’s position as a compelling destination for global events.
ICC Sydney Appoints New Director of Event Delivery
International Convention Centre Sydney has announced the promotion of Marc Singerling to the role of Director of Event Delivery.
Barbican Selected for the 34th World Design Congress in 2025
The event will bring together over 1,000 individuals from the international design community as well as thought leaders of global importance.
A Year of Growth at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Revenue rose close to record levels, many events broke their previous visitor records, and new investment initiatives were launched.
Prague Awards Leading Experts for Their Contribution to the Meeting Industry, for the 14th Time
The 14th Ambassador Awards Evening was held under the auspices of the Mayor of Prague who attended the award ceremony in person.
