Liberty International Tourism Group expands DMC operation into Southeast Asia
2 July 2026
Liberty opens new SE Asia office. The DMC adds Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore through partner-owned offices.
Business Travel
Asia
New Zealand Tourism Policy Statement reinforces government backing to business events
Australasia
Business events visitors offered new Auckland five-day public transport pass
Australasia
NZ$1m government funding boost for business events sector
Australasia
UK travel programmes outperform global peers in new CTM maturity index
Business Travel
Hyatt announces three openings in Italy and debut of Hyatt Regency and Thompson brands
22 June 2026
Hyatt is tripling its Italian presence. Three luxury hotels will debut in Rome, Milan and Sicily by 2028.
Europe
NZ’s MEETINGS to stay in NZICC in Auckland for next three years
Australasia
London & Partners to ‘reduce activity’, as agency follows VisitEngland in being hit by cutbacks
Ryanair to answer Brussels' proposed doubling of aviation tax by cutting back operations in Belgium
Europe
Corporate travellers set to score with World Cup serviced accommodation rates
Agency
Greengage expands ECOsmart sustainability certification network globally
11 June 2026
ECOsmart extends global reach. The sustainability certification now spans UK, Europe, USA, Asia and Australia.
Sustainability
Hyatt on target to reach 15,000 hires goal by the end of 2028
Porto Montenegro and Sarajevo Film Festival extend partnership for Adriatic Film Awards
Europe
German research to probe how destinations, venues and suppliers will be selected in the future
Analysis
Take2Eton Group appoints Julie Oliver as CEO
Agency
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SilverDoor opens first dedicated Shanghai office as China demand doubles
Agency
Rio Las Vegas first in its market to waive resort fees for group business
Venues
