By Rafael Mendoza
Madrid-based correspondent covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions across Europe and Latin America.
Global Tourism Economy Forum returns to Macao with Spain, Hainan in focus
The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum returns to Macao from October 15-17, uniting global leaders under the theme 'Crisis · Resilience · Evo
COITM 2026 unveils full conference agenda for Beijing travel trade event
COITM 2026 will run 14-16 October at Beijing's National Agricultural Exhibition Center. The agenda spans outbound transformation, inbound re
Taiwan's MICE strategy: why in-person events still matter
The 2026 Asian MICE Forum in Taipei explored why face-to-face gatherings remain vital despite digital tools. Taiwan is betting on new venues
Web in Travel confirms Queenstown return for 2028
Web in Travel will return to Queenstown on 28 March 2028 after a sold-out inaugural event. The conference aims to cement the region's status
NTIA 2026 sets records with unprecedented sponsor and nomination numbers
The 2026 NTIA in Melbourne will see record sponsor and nomination numbers. Singapore Airlines leads as major sponsor, with 1,300 professiona
Macao to host Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific 2026 after three-cycle pause
The Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific returns to Macao on 1-2 November 2026, ending a three-cycle hiatus of dossier-based selections. Eight chefs wil
Explorer Jaime Alemán to headline Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok
Jaime Alemán, the first person to visit every country, both poles, and space, will keynote the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok, Oct
War correspondent Denis Gray to headline Bangkok travel festival
Denis Gray, a legendary war correspondent, joins the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok (Oct 22-25, 2026). He will present his memoir
Magenta Train brings historic railcars to Charlotte's NoDa for events
The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is launching The Magenta Train in Charlotte's NoDa neighbourhood as a unique events venue. A public
ITE Hong Kong 2027 targets Greater Bay Area's affluent outbound travelers
ITE Hong Kong 2027 (June 10-13) will spotlight the Greater Bay Area's affluent outbound market. With GBA GDP at US$2.15 trillion and Hong Ko
Malaysia's MICE growth shifts beyond Kuala Lumpur as Sabah and Sarawak step up
Malaysia's business events sector is expanding beyond Kuala Lumpur, with Sabah and Sarawak strengthening their MICE propositions. Industry l
Sri Lanka targets high-yield MICE growth as regional competition intensifies
Colombo's new integrated resort aims to boost MICE tourism, with 160,000 sq ft of event space. Cinnamon Hotels' Kamal Munasinghe outlines st