LIONS evolves global model with launch of regional platforms in North America, APAC and MENA
17 September 2026
LIONS evolve with new regional events. Cannes Lions launches year-round platforms in North America, APAC and MENA.
Africa
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Aleph Hospitality appoints Rob Kucera to lead East and Southern Africa
Africa
China Ready® Workshop to return to WTM Africa 2027
Africa
EnTEEtainment to produce Nelson Mandela Day event in Trafalgar Square
UK
Nigeria just opened a convention centre built around one man's environmental mission
Africa
Kigali joins BestCities global alliance
15 July 2026
Rwanda's capital joins elite network. The city offers world-class venues and unique wildlife experiences.
Africa
Eswatini's new convention centre: A venue years in the making, inaugurated by King Mswati
Africa
Cape Town secures BestCities Global Forum 2027
Africa
Angola launches a convention bureau
Africa
Rwanda Convention Bureau returns as IAPCO Destination Partner
Africa
CityBlue Hotels launches first scaled AI concierge rollout in sub-Saharan Africa
1 April 2026
AI agents come to African hotels. UK-based Inntelo partners with CityBlue Hotels across six nations.
Africa
WTM Africa 2026 to showcase Stellenbosch wine tasting experience as part of new programme
Africa
South African Tourism makes two key leadership appointments
Africa
ICCA announces host destinations for 2027 and 2028 Congresses
Africa
INVNT appoints new creative director in EMEA
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BCD 2026 Travel Market Report predicts weak economic growth with hotel rates rising up to 5%
North America
South Africa appoints new National Convention Bureau chief
Africa
IBTM World 2025 expands global exhibitor line-up with record African presence
North America