Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan as The Hague strengthens ties with series of mayoral meetings
19 August 2026
Vermeer's masterpiece heads East. Iconic painting anchors Dutch cultural diplomacy across Japan and South Korea.
Political
Europe
New EIC study finds business events contribute US$1.8 trillion to global GDP
Analysis
New edition of JMIC Global Manifesto reinforces the case for business events as strategic economic assets
Political
UK conference and exhibition sector could miss out on growth without government action, MPs warn
Political
Rising UK employment costs hindering ability to recruit young talent, MIA report reveals
Association
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
NZ$1m government funding boost for business events sector
Australasia
Australian federal budget delivers tax relief – now businesses must reconcile travel expenses right
London & Partners to ‘reduce activity’, as agency follows VisitEngland in being hit by cutbacks
Drone strike in Putin’s home city as St Petersburg Economic Forum convenes
Reaping what we sow: Time for Britain’s politicians to get the events message to grow future success
3 June 2026
Budget cuts at VisitBritain threaten a £68. 7bn industry poised for growth.
Opinion
VisitBritain makes deep cuts in its Business Events team
Europe
JMIC announces new leadership and new industry manifesto
New president appointed at Embratur
Latin America
ABEA lobbies tourism ministry on impact of Iran War on business events in Australia
Australasia
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Events Industry Council invites eventprofs to take part in global economic survey
Political
Gulf war: Transport, venue and catering costs could all rise
Middle East
