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First Major Event Cancellations Announced as Gulf Crisis Deepens
Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes across the Gulf have triggered widespread business disruption leading to airport closures, a halt in port operations and major event cancellations. Emirates and Qatar Airways suspended all flights following major Middle East airspace closures, grounding two of the world’s largest global transit hubs in Dubai and Doha. From Exhibition World…
Destinations International Report Links Canada’s Visitor Economy to Export Growth
Destinations International’s newly released The Impact of the Visitor Economy on Canadian Exports report brings the visitor economy and its impact into sharp focus at a time when Canada is engaged in a national conversation about competitiveness, productivity, trade diversification and evolving global market relationships. From Conference & Meetings World…
Germany’s Messe Industry Reports €30 Billion Annual Direct Impact
The German Trade Show industry contributes around €30bn annually to Germany’s economic output and safeguards at least 280,000 jobs, according to a recent report from the economic research institute Prognos, commissioned by the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA). The study is based on surveys of over 33,700 visitors and 17,700 exhibiting companies…
Kai Hattendorf Joins jwc Consultancy as Managing Partner
From Exhibition World: International consultancy for the for the exhibition and conference industry, Germany-based jwc GmbH, has announced a shake up in its management structure that sees former UFI CEO and MD Kai Hattendorf join as managing partner, and founder Jochen Witt transition to executive chairman. The leadership changes include Sebastian Witt also named as…
New Report Published into 2026 Global Meeting and Events Trends
BCD Meetings & Events has released its What’s Trending 2026 guide. The report sets out what will shape meetings and events next year, with global findings and regional detail to help planners adjust programmes, budgets and formats in practical ways. The guide finds that meetings are now treated as strategic spend. From CMW…
Sydney Chosen as APAC Circular Hotspot in 2026
International meetings have become the critical platform for increasing implementation and broadening understanding of the societal importance and key concepts behind Circular Economies and related business practices. As with any complex process, the fastest way to learn and generate new ideas is face-to-face, bringing together technical experts, policymakers and business leaders. From From CMW…
IBTM World Launches New Platform for Start-Ups
IBTM World has announced the launch of IBTM Ignite, an initiative designed to connect start-ups with industry advisors and investors, providing space for early ideas and creative thinking. Over a hundred new start-ups representing sectors including event technology, sustainability, new event agency concepts, and inclusive talent sourcing businesses will take part in this year’s programme.
Las Vegas Sands Has Begun Construction on an $8B ‘Ultra-Luxury’ Resort in Singapore
Las Vegas Sands, US-based casino and resort operator, first opened Marina Bay Sands in 2010. The new development that Las Vegas Sands is building will feature even more meeting space – 200,000sqft to Marina Bay Sands’ existing 120,000sqft. From Conference & Meetings World…
UK’s Events Industry Alliance Calls for Mutual Recognition Agreement with EU on Business Events
From Conference & Meetings World: The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) is launching a campaign, 1 July, urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the business events sector in future trade discussions. The UK’s business events industry is a vital economic engine, hosting over 1,100 exhibitions and…
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