Gulf war: Transport, venue and catering costs could all rise
11 March 2026
With conflict still underway in the Middle East, the effects on the events industry will be significant.
Business Travel
Middle East
Asian hubs key to global business resilience, as flights through China soar 86%
Business Travel
Reputation is paramount amid the fast evolving role of destination organisations
Opinion
Airspace closures and missile strikes continue to sow chaos for major event prospects in the Gulf
Australian travellers advised to look to Asia connections to re-route home from Europe
Airlines suspend flights in the Gulf region following missile strikes and Iran's regional response
1 March 2026
Major closures in Arab Gulf airspace. Carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways and Lufthansa have cancelled all flights after missile strikes hit Iran and neighbouring states.
Middle East
Amadeus acquires New York-based AI specialist SkyLink, boosting customer chat platform capability
AI
BCD reports success with new airline sales model, delivering results for American Airlines
Business Travel
Networking on two wheels? New trade event will see buyers and suppliers cycle through Slovenia
Europe
EES: What do new EU border control rules mean for Australian corporate travellers?
Business Travel
SITE Global Conference 2026 celebrates power of connection in Abu Dhabi
13 February 2026
The SITE Global Conference 2026 brings incentive leaders together for four days in Abu Dhabi.
Middle East
Breaking tradition: How Cairns rewrote the playbook for global aviation summits
Sponsored Content
SMEs signal strong appetite for face-to-face meetings, but are they spending?
North America
BCD founder John Fentener van Vlissingen dies aged 86
Business Travel
BCD M&E publishes 2026 trends guide for meetings and events
North America
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Amex GBT cleared for CWT acquisition, after lawsuit dropped
North America
Online travel market explodes to $650bn, with smartphones winning the war
Business Travel
Business travel delivers $14.60 return for every $1 invested, US study finds
North America