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US hospitality groups urge Congress to protect small businesses
9 May 2025
Tax relief hangs in the balance. Three major US hospitality trade groups are urging Congress to make key TCJA provisions permanent, warning that expiring measures could devastate small businesses already struggling with inflation and labour costs.
North America
Africa's tourism problem: continent missing out on $60bn revenue
Africa
MGM Resorts CEO and president gets new contract to 2029
North America
Connections Cruise Arabia to debut in Dubai, launched by Jacobs Media
News
The future speaks every language: Wordly AI Translation aims to lead it
AI
VOQIN’ expands to Saudi Arabia
8 May 2025
A bold move into the Middle East. VOQIN' partners with Entertainment Gears for Saudi expansion.
Middle East
New look unveiled at Convene 360 Madison Avenue
North America
New Grapevine venue to open an oasis for events
North America
Brisbane opens entries for 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards – marking 20 years
Europe
The average Aussie is sitting on up to $3,000 in unused frequent flyer points
Europe
Record visitation fuelling DC economy
7 May 2025
North America
Germany leads as most visited destination for MICE, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
Europe
Bleisure booms in the East: 55% of Asian Gen Zs add holiday to work trips
Business Travel
AIPC and Paratus form partnership to address cyberscurity at convention centres
World
Geneva launches new Responsible Events Guide to help planners go green
Europe
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Middle East outpacing world average in meetings growth, according to IBTM report
Middle East
Eventopedia to be wound up
Europe
Australia’s NT doing the business, reporting strong international event pipeline
Australasia

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