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Guadalajara becomes first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite
20 July 2026
Guadalajara leads in sustainability. The Mexican city joins GDS-Index Lite to transform its tourism industry.
Sustainability
Oman's Dhofar Governorate plans tourism and hospitality expansion
Middle East
EnTEEtainment to produce Nelson Mandela Day event in Trafalgar Square
UK
MGME launches SourceCraft venue sourcing methodology for business events
Tech
Visit Cincy appointments bolster reimagined convention district and walking the walk in Philly
North America
Brisbane to host LNG2029, the world's largest LNG conference
16 July 2026
More than 4,200 delegates from over 80 countries are expected at BCEC for the world's largest LNG conference.
Australasia
IAPCO names Business Events Australia as Destination Partner
New edition of JMIC Global Manifesto reinforces the case for business events as strategic economic assets
Political
Nigeria just opened a convention centre built around one man's environmental mission
Africa
BESarawak partners with EIC to elevate sustainable events standards with SEPC
Cvent launches rebrand and $1bn investment plan
15 July 2026
Cvent has rebranded and pledged $1bn to AI and tech — arguing the rise of AI makes live events more valuable.
Kigali joins BestCities global alliance
Africa
Glasgow 2014 muscle memory and legacy fuelling delivery of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
News
Eswatini's new convention centre: A venue years in the making, inaugurated by King Mswati
Africa
Grand Prix drives Monaco ADR and RevPAR to record-highs
Europe
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APSAE welcomes Tradewing as its first Founding Industry Partner
Association
ATEC welcomes digital arrival cards for international visitors
Business Travel
Leap rebrands Ticketbooth as part of APAC expansion

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