asembl.group puts down roots in Australia
14 April 2026
Global events group lands in Melbourne. asembl.group surpasses £40m revenue as it expands Australian presence.
News
Australasia
EIC Barometer shows shift towards longer-term events planning, as 2026 brings uncertainties
Analysis
Excel London lines up 10 international congresses as new expansion exerts its pull for 2026
Venues
Amway China’s Bangkok incentive welcomes 12,000 delegates across 23-day multi-event production
Incentive
Destinations International announces 2026 Pathways to Success scholarship recipients
Association
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center completes $33m infrastructure overhaul
10 April 2026
A $33m green transformation is complete. Long Beach's convention centre now powers 700 homes with rooftop solar.
North America
SITE Pulse Survey shows incentive travel gains for Canada and Europe, with sharp declines for Gulf States
Incentive
Chinese Mainland’s largest conference on chest pain centres goes global in Hong Kong
Asia
Cindy D’Aoust named VP of business strategy at MGME
Agency
EagleTree makes waves with its Opus acquisition of UK events agency
Agency
VOK DAMS expands its Barcelona office
7 April 2026
Catalan capital key for agency. VOK DAMS expands its Barcelona base as IRL marketing demand surges in region.
Agency
DWTC reports rising visitor numbers across its MICE business in 2025
Shreveport launches ‘Show Me Your Badge’ welcome programme for delegates
North America
Bulgaria launches Meetings Sofia unit
EagleTree Capital acquires The Opus Group
M&A
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DI announces ‘30 Under 30’ Class of 2026 and ‘Rising Industry Professional’ programmes
North America
ABEA lobbies tourism ministry on impact of Iran War on business events in Australia
Australasia
Global trade and investment centre stage at the 56th WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia
North America