New EIC study finds business events contribute US$1.8 trillion to global GDP
4 August 2026
Industry generated $3. 1tn, study claims.
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Analysis
Washington DC bucks trend of US tourism decline with record visitor spending
North America
A look back at November’s IBTM and how event formats are “festivalising”
IBTMWorld
US airports face potential closures amid government shutdown
Business Travel
The countries with the highest business travel spend in the world
Business Travel
Barcelona set to hike tourist tax from April
16 March 2026
The levy could more than double. Barcelona's tourist tax may jump to €15 per night as the city battles overtourism while hoteliers warn against killing the golden goose.
Europe
Chaos in the Middle East forces organisers to postpone major Dubai conference
Middle East
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
Major Indian AI summit hit by queues, evacuations and overcrowding
Asia
SMEs signal strong appetite for face-to-face meetings, but are they spending?
28 January 2026
Talk is cheap, but is travel? SMEs say face-to-face meetings matter for growth, but new research from Amex GBT stops short of proving they're actually spending more on business travel. With 83% prioritizing in-person engagement yet only 35% using centralized booking systems, the gap between intention and action remains wide.
North America
Australasia’s ‘longest established’ PCO celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Australasia
Two new additions to Europe’s DMO alliance
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