Business events in pre-election spotlight in Christchurch
18 September 2026
Christchurch hosts the industry. Leaders will discuss economic impact at BEIA Conference.
Political
Australasia
ABEA takes national business events priorities to Parliament
Australasia
New tourism infrastructure boom reflects confidence in Tropical North Queensland
Australasia
Australian Business Events Association calls for rethink on Working Holiday Maker visa changes
Australasia
Tracy Halliwell leaves London Convention Bureau
Europe
Vietnam leaders elevate importance of MICE industry development at ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum
1 September 2026
Vietnam charts bold MICE vision. Deputy PM calls for regional cooperation to build tech-driven tourism ecosystem.
Asia
Fred Dixon returns to New York City to head NYC Tourism & Conventions
North America
Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan as The Hague strengthens ties with series of mayoral meetings
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
6 July 2026
UK risks missing out on growth. MPs demand new strategy after VisitBritain cut its team to just two people.
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
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
Opinion