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.
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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.