SXSW pulls plug on Sydney event
16 January 2026
The Sydney chapter has closed. SXSW will not return to Australia in 2026 after just three years, citing market pressures and a changing global environment.
News
Europe
A milestone year for Grimaldi Forum Monaco as expansion delivers record results
Europe
Conferli launches Subvention Guide and global comparison tool
Tech
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre launches Indigenous ReconciliAction Plan
North America
How to reshape events in the 2026 landscape, according to Cvent
Opinion
Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign drives record growth for Sarawak business events
15 January 2026
Record growth transforms Sarawak. The Tribe Legacy Campaign secured 160 business events in FY2025, achieving 115% of target with 100% bid success since 2022.
Asia
Why collaboration is becoming key for complex business events, according to German Convention Bureau
Europe
CTO Air Connectivity Summit set for Bermuda date in February
North America
EMA Marketing to promote UK to North America market under agreement with Unique DMC UK
North America
Grip introduces new AI assistant for commercial events
AI
ICCA to deliver CICS Programme to strengthen professional development in Saudi Arabia
12 January 2026
A major milestone for Saudi MICE. ICCA's CICS programme gains official approval to strengthen the Kingdom's business events sector.
ICC Sydney installs eight pickleball courts on its Event Deck
Australasia
Choose Chicago launches All for the Love of Chicago podcast
North America
CHG appoints Ennismore exec as brand marketing lead
North America
Tourism Australia appoints new managing director
Australasia
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Destinations International appoints new chief revenue officer
North America
Reef-focused tourism campaigns in North Queensland recognised at global travel awards
Australasia
Thailand to require organisers to plan carbon-neutral events
Sustainability