Hyatt on target to reach 15,000 hires goal by the end of 2028
11 June 2026
Hyatt surpassed its hiring target. The hotel chain employed over 12,000 Opportunity Youth by 2025, exceeding goals.
Venues
PCMA announces 2028 and 2029 Convening Leaders host cities
Association
German research to probe how destinations, venues and suppliers will be selected in the future
Analysis
Rio Las Vegas first in its market to waive resort fees for group business
Venues
International Congress of Entomology comes to Liverpool in 2033
Association
EICC creates gateway to Edinburgh with new bid and delegate support service
3 June 2026
New Edinburgh era for event planning. EICC Gateway connects organisers with city-wide expertise and support.
Europe
Billion dollar dividend for Greater Fort Lauderdale from travel show IPW 2026
Business Travel
Austria Center Vienna’s record year generates €445m for country
Venues
Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre delivers NZ$120m economic impact for Wellington in first three years
Australasia
Explore Tokyo with Connections returns for 2027 in partnership with Tokyo CVB
Asia
Congress Messe Innsbruck CEO changes
26 May 2026
Leadership transition underway. Mayerhofer departs after a decade of managing at Tyrol's premier venue.
Venues
Wellington wins ISOCARP World Planning Congress in 2027
Australasia
Convene Hospitality Group expands London footprint
Venues
Caesars Entertainment partners with The Just One Project to expand Food rescue efforts in Las Vegas
Catering
Meetingselect appoints new CEO
International Confex launches new venue trends and procurement research initiative
Rogers Centre Ottawa sees surge of first-time conferences and sector spin-offs
North America
Bürgenstock Resort – entering another sphere
Venues