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WTM Africa 2027 to Focus on Skills Advancement for Women in Tourism Programme
Cape Town, 24 August 2026 – In honour of Women's Month, WTM Africa is announcing early updates to its Women in Tourism (WiT) programme, running alongside WTM Africa 2027, from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Can the impact of business events finally be measured?
For years, the business events industry has talked about the legacy events leave behind. Whether driving innovation, strengthening communities or influencing policy, the value of events has often been demonstrated through stories rather than evidence.
WTE Miami 2026 Announces Cutting-Edge Conference Programming Focused on the Future of Travel
Featuring industry leaders from IATA, Delta Air Lines, Host Agency Reviews, Euromonitor International, MMGY and more, the two-day program will explore AI, technology, air connectivity, traveler trends and emerging opportunities shaping travel in 2027 and beyond.
Moscow Launches Moscow MICE Rewards program to Help International Event Organizers Elevate Their Events in the Russian Capital
Moscow has launched Moscow MICE Rewards program , a non-financial support program designed to help international event planners and MICE agencies enhance their business events in the Russian capital with exclusive destination benefits, cultural experiences and delegate-focused services.
CIMX 2026 Partners with PCMA to Bring Global Business Events Intelligence and Corporate Decision-Makers to China
The China International MICE Exchange (CIMX), taking place November 3–5, 2026, in Beijing, announces a strategic partnership with PCMA, the world’s largest community of business events strategists, to strengthen corporate buyer engagement and bring global business events intelligence to China’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market.
Malaysia wins hosting rights for International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 August 2026 – Malaysia has successfully secured the hosting rights for the International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030, further strengthening the country’s position as a preferred destination for major international scientific congresses and Business Events.
Etihad Airways celebrates sold-out inaugural flight to Tashkent, opening a new gateway to Central Asia
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, officially launching the airline's first route to Uzbekistan and creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.
China Ready® Workshop to Return to WTM Africa 2027
Cape Town, 11 August 2026 – The China Ready® Workshop will return to WTM Africa 2027, offering African tourism stakeholders the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and market intelligence needed to tap into one of the world's largest outbound travel markets.
EventMania Qatar to Bring B2B Speed-Networking to Doha on September 16, 2026
DOHA, QATAR - On September 16, 2026, the Qatar edition of EventMania will take place at the Marjan Ballroom, Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha. The event is organized by Amara Group, which leads local market engagement and on-site production.
Marjan and Wynn Resorts Break Ground on Janu Al Marjan Island
Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah’s leading master developer of transformative mixed-use destinations, and its joint venture partner Wynn Resorts, Limited, a global leader in luxury hospitality and integrated resort development, have officially broken ground on Janu Al Marjan Island – the partners’ second joint venture on Al Marjan Island and one of the emirate’s most anticipated hospitality and branded residential developments.
Minor Hotels Signs First NH Hotels & Resorts Property in the Middle East with Debut in Saudi Arabia
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 66 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to introduce NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel to Saudi Arabia, marking the debut of NH Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East.