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Placemaking and sustainability centre stage at Destination DC’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit
26 March 2026
DC leads US cities in sustainability. Destination DC's annual summit showcased how placemaking strengthens communities while the city rose to 5th among North American destinations.
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
EC Group acquisition brings together Ivory Worldwide and Event Concept
Agency
Radiating the immersive experience in Vienna
Europe
Harcourts International appoints new head of events and partnerships
24 March 2026
Major promotion in Australasian events. Teagan Seccombe to oversee all events and partnerships across New Zealand and Australia for Harcourts International.
Australasia
Caesars opens new hotel in Las Vegas
North America
US corporate event budgets almost double those in Germany
Analysis
Lufthansa City Center to host LCC Summit on AI and next-generation travel in Vilnius
Europe
Destination South Australia showcase returns for 22nd year
Singapore International Airlines increases flights at London Gatwick, launches Hangzhou route
23 March 2026
More flights to Singapore begin. From 31 March 2026, Singapore Airlines will boost its London Gatwick service boosting to 47, the weekly UK departures connecting travellers to APAC destinations.
Business Travel
Trump sends in ICE agents to relieve strain on US airports   
Business Travel
Laser focus for Vilnius with big spectrum of photonics events in 2026
Europe
Record year for visitation in Brisbane, powered by major events
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires UK's Fresh Group agency
Agency
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Events Industry Council invites eventprofs to take part in global economic survey
Political
AIME 2026 set to generate AUD$425m for APAC business events industry this year
Australasia
US airports face potential closures amid government shutdown
Business Travel

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