By Rafael Mendoza
Madrid-based correspondent covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions across Europe and Latin America.
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay targets MICE growth with upgraded venues
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay is expanding its business events capabilities with new venues and services. The resort targets regional and in
Radisson and GDS-Movement unveil roadmap for sustainable events
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have released a new guide to help associations and professional congress organisers embed sustainabili
Dubai's Arabian Travel Market expands 16% as Gulf carriers restore networks
Arabian Travel Market 2026 opens in Dubai with 16% growth, drawing 55,000 professionals. Gulf carriers like Emirates and flydubai are restor
FCM Travel launches M&E hub in Hong Kong, names Peter Chau
FCM Travel is expanding its Meetings & Events services into Hong Kong, capitalizing on the city's strong MICE growth. Peter Chau, a 30-year
ITE HCMC 2026 closes record edition, marking 20 years of regional growth
ITE HCMC 2026 concluded its 20th edition with record scale, drawing 520 exhibitors and 309 international buyers. The event generated over 21
Malaysia sharpens MICE pitch as Singapore, Bangkok, Bali intensify rivalry
Malaysia's MICE leaders say the country must market its strengths more aggressively to compete with Singapore, Bangkok and Bali. Connectivit
Trade show ROI under scrutiny as attendance records fall
ITB Berlin, FITUR, and Arabian Travel Market draw record crowds, yet exhibitors question whether costs translate into business. Scheduled me
Bangkok to Host Destination Deluxe Wellness Summit and Awards in 2026
Destination Deluxe will host its Awards & Wellness Summit 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, featuring keynotes on longevity and wellness h
Panthers Group CEO Andrew Hill targets Western Sydney business events boom
Panthers Group CEO Andrew Hill is repositioning the Panthers Precinct in Penrith as a leading business events hub, leveraging the upcoming W
Manila summit charts ASEAN path from healthcare to longevity economy
The ASEAN Health Tourism & Wellness Economy Summit in Manila convened trade ministers, investors, and health leaders to unify the region's f
Extraordinary Travel Festival returns to Bangkok for third edition
The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) returns to Bangkok for its third edition, Oct 22-25, 2026. Over 40 speakers, including world-record
WTM London 2026 early-bird ticket pricing ends September 30
WTM London 2026 early-bird tickets at £79+VAT are available until September 30. Prices rise to £89+VAT from October 1, with onsite tickets a