This new report from Skift Meetings, in partnership with IMEX, brings together a specially curated selection of 135 exceptional venues—from intimate, exclusive safari lodges to expansive, state-of-the-art convention centers.
The rich variety of venues makes this report the perfect resource for planning memorable meetings, events and incentive travel.
Beyond showcasing outstanding venues, there are also invaluable insights into emerging regional and global trends, revealing how hotels and venues are evolving to meet planners’ ever-changing needs. Whether you’re planning a major conference, a leadership retreat, or a high-touch incentive, this essential guide showcases must-see new and soon-to-open properties.
Inside, you'll find 135 new and upcoming hotels and venues across six continents catering to everything from large-scale events to intimate incentives, carefully curated by Skift Meetings’ editorial team.
The selection includes:
Exclusive resorts perfect for high-end incentives and executive groups
Convention hotels that redefine excellence in major destinations
Nature and wellness-focused properties ideal for restorative experiences
Culturally immersive and story-rich venues offering unique engagement opportunities
Sustainably minded spaces supporting ESG goals
Each listing includes essential specifications like room counts, event capacities, and airport proximity to streamline your decision-making process. And, if you are attending IMEX Frankfurt 2025, you can follow-up on your shortlisted properties by meeting with hotel and venue reps face-to-face.
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Meetings Sofia has officially launched as a strategic unit within Visit Sofia, reinforcing the commitment of the Sofia Tourism Administration to the development and support of business and conference events in the MICE sector.
The Maldives is set to step onto the global stage as a new hub for the creator economy with the launch of the World Creator Summit 2026 and the World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll.
Taking place from 26–28 May 2026 in Shanghai, the ITB China Conference will feature 70+ topics and 180+ global speakers, offering a premier platform for dialogue between China and the international travel industry.
Cape Town, South Africa, 31 March 2026 – With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show.
Independent post-show research following AIME 2026 has projected a record-breaking $425 million (AUD) in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers over the next 12 months, reinforcing AIME’s role as Asia Pacific’s leading business events trade show.
The spring season kicked off this week with MCE North & West Europe, so far Europe Congress’ biggest event of 2025. Over 250 MICE event professionals gathered in London for 2.5 days of productive match-made B2B meetings, sophisticated dinner evenings, and engaging city experience tours.
Following the record-breaking success of the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), independent post-show research and analysis projects $400 million (AUD) in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers within the next year, marking a significant 21% increase compared with AIME 2024.