Delegates ready to meet their future selves at IAGG World Congress in Amsterdam
29 June 2026
Amsterdam prepares for grey wave. Technology and innovation take centre stage at global ageing congress.
News
Association
Austria Center Vienna wins the Austrian Tourism Innovation Award
Venues
Rising UK employment costs hindering ability to recruit young talent, MIA report reveals
Association
ICRA 2026 breaks robotics records in Vienna
Europe
US hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR see World Cup dividend, but Chicago more bearish
North America
New Zealand Tourism Policy Statement reinforces government backing to business events
25 June 2026
NZ prioritises business events. New tourism policy recognises their role in attracting high-value visitors.
Australasia
PCMA Puerto Rico summit exploring the future of strategic leadership
Association
Nyaal Banyul opens as Victoria’s newest convention destination
Australasia
Business events visitors offered new Auckland five-day public transport pass
Australasia
Hellenic Growth Fund and ICCA sign MoU to advance Greece’s meetings industry
NZ$1m government funding boost for business events sector
23 June 2026
Business tourism gets a NZ$1m boost. New Zealand secures extra funding to attract international conferences.
Australasia
UK travel programmes outperform global peers in new CTM maturity index
Business Travel
Hyatt announces three openings in Italy and debut of Hyatt Regency and Thompson brands
Europe
Merlin Entertainments signals major ambition for the MICE sector in the UK with dedicated appointment
Another strong year for association conferences in Scotland
Association
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Auckland’s MEETINGS 2026 closes out in style
Australasia
EXO Travel joins JTB Group
Asia
Business travel gains ground as a recruitment and retention tool
Business Travel