Krabi and Bangkok hosted the first Global Conscious Travel Summit 2025 in Southeast Asia. The forum was organized by Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable tourism.
Thailand welcomed over 40 representatives from tour operators, airlines, media, and travel companies from the United States and other countries. The participants shared their experiences and discussed new practices for responsible and conscious travel. The key topic of the meeting was the Krabi Prototype initiative.
Krabi has become a central platform for the promotion of Krabi Prototype - the flagship model for sustainable tourism management in Thailand.
Known worldwide for its Maya Bay Beach, Phi Phi Islands, Reuly Beach, hot springs, and picturesque limestone landscapes, the region is committed to preserving its natural beauty and the traditional way of life of its local communities. The province is part of the Andaman Sea Development Zone, one of Thailand's strategic tourism clusters, highlighting its potential as a leading destination for sustainable travel. In 2023, this status was confirmed by the inclusion of Khlong Tom Hot Springs in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list for its contribution to nature and climate conservation.
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of the UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways, and Rapid Rewards, the loyalty programme of Southwest Airlines, the leading carrier for nonstop domestic travel in the US, have announced a loyalty partnership allowing members to earn and redeem across both airlines’ networks.
Tianjin is the latest destination to join CIMX 2026’s growing network of Official Destination Showcase Partners, bringing its business tourism and events offering to the global MICE stage.
The ITB China 2027 Buyer Meetup Series is officially launching, bringing together travel agencies, tour operators and industry professionals across key regional markets for industry insights, face-to-face networking and new business opportunities.
CHENGDU / CHONGQING, 23 September 2026 – The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) successfully concluded the second segment of its China Roadshow 2026 in Chengdu and Chongqing, further strengthening Malaysia’s engagement with China’s Business Events and incentive travel market.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has once again been recognised as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. This prestigious rating is based entirely on feedback from airline passengers.
The Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025 (SL-MICE Expo 2025), organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)—the national tourism organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism—officially commenced on 23rd September 2025 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo.
PRAGUE, Czechia 7–10 September, 2025— Europe Congress has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of Events Club Forum in Prague, Czechia, welcoming over 200 international MICE professionals for 2.5 days of immersive business networking, cultural discovery, and high-level B2B collaboration.
The much-anticipated SL-MICE Expo 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)—the national tourism organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism—will be held in Colombo from 22–26 September 2025.