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EagleTree Capital acquires The Opus Group
2 April 2026
EagleTree takes the reins at Opus. Investment firm acquires the Group from Growth Catalyst Partners.
M&A
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
City leaders gather in Helsinki to rethink the future of urban tourism
Europe
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
DMC Network says ‘We’re here for you’ doubling down on independent, locally-led model
Incentive
IBTM to relaunch in APAC, with show now planned in Bangkok for 2027
Asia
ICC Sydney adds visual stories and sensory maps to aid neurodiverse visitors
Australasia
Imagination appoints Jennifer Grace to drive Detroit studio
30 March 2026
New lead for Imagination in Detroit. Aim to expand agency reach across North America, while managing Ford account.
Agency
Identity sets sights on APAC with strategic Australia launch
Australasia
Sarawak to convene 1,000 delegates at SEA Tourist Guides Conference in Sibu
Asia
Convene secures $230m from asset management firm
North America
Why planners are taking a harder look at destinations 
World
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Placemaking and sustainability centre stage at Destination DC’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit
North America
South African Tourism makes two key leadership appointments
Africa
For Global Meetings Industry Day, EIC urges unity around advocacy, data and impact
World

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