The Athens Promise: Supporting a unified industry strategy
27 July 2026
New industry global advocacy pledge. Four associations launch The Athens Promise to amplify the sector's voice.
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Political
Fam trip invitation to apply to discover Bruges as an inspiring conference destination
Europe
PMWC joins Life Science Connect
North America
Destinations International welcomes 800th member at 2026 Annual Convention in Portland
Association
Christchurch to host business events industry in October
Australasia
Australian Business Events Association appoints Samantha Glass to Board
23 July 2026
Glass brings decades of expertise. Former ICC Sydney executive rejoins ABEA's Board after Penny Lion's departure.
Australasia
Panama Convention Center appoints new GM
Latin America
The Hague welcomes Europlanet Science Congress for its 20th anniversary
Guadalajara becomes first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite
Sustainability
Oman's Dhofar Governorate plans tourism and hospitality expansion
Middle East
EnTEEtainment to produce Nelson Mandela Day event in Trafalgar Square
17 July 2026
A milestone celebration comes to London. EnTEEtainment will produce a free event marking Nelson Mandela Day.
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
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
