Washington DC bucks trend of US tourism decline with record visitor spending
7 May 2026
DC isn't seeing a decline in visitors, and is using this success to argue for maintaining its marketing budget.
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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
Europe
Chaos in the Middle East forces organisers to postpone major Dubai conference
3 March 2026
After Iranian strikes on Dubai, resulting in fires at hotels and Dubai International airport, a major summit featuring James Cameron as headline speaker has been postponed.
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?
North America
Australasia’s ‘longest established’ PCO celebrates Diamond Jubilee
28 January 2026
Six decades of conference excellence. ICMSA marks the milestone with pride.
Australasia
Two new additions to Europe’s DMO alliance
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