By Rafael Mendoza
Madrid-based correspondent covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions across Europe and Latin America.
MEETINGS 2026 hits record NZ$170m in projected business event bookings
MEETINGS 2026, held at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, generated NZ$170 million in projected business event bookings, a 55%
WTM Spotlight Riyadh highlights Saudi tourism's steady growth and investment
WTM Spotlight Riyadh, held 8-10 September at Riyadh Front, connects global travel leaders with Saudi Arabia's growing tourism market. STR da
Israel Tourism Ministry courts Indian MICE market at MILT Congress in Goa
Israel Ministry of Tourism participated in the 13th MILT Congress in Goa, its first appearance in over five years. The delegation held B2B m
Singapore unveils MICE incentives as conference revenue hits record S$2.3B
Singapore's MICE revenue surged 35% to S$2.3B in 2025. STB rolls out new delegate-building and hotel incentive programs. Downtown MICE Hub R
Singapore MICE strategy: quality over quantity, says SACEOS president
Singapore is engineering its MICE success by aligning events with key sectors like fintech and AI. SACEOS president Richard Ireland says the
F1 Business Summit returns to Caesars Palace during Las Vegas Grand Prix week
The F1 Business Summit returns on 19 November 2026 during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Attendees wil
Syria Travel Show 2026 to spotlight post-war tourism revival and investment
Visitor arrivals in Syria more than doubled in H1 2026, with international arrivals up 448%. The Syria Travel Show 2026, from 28–30 Septembe
Singapore MICE leaders convene at AMS 2026 as sector hits $2.3B record amid global headwinds
The second Association MICE Symposium (AMS) drew event leaders to Marina Bay Sands as Singapore's MICE sector posted a record SG$2.3 billion
Singapore MICE receipts jump 35% as STB unveils new hub and hotel initiative
Singapore's MICE receipts surged over 35% year-on-year in 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. STB director Carrie Kwik outlined new infrast
Sands Shopping Carnival in Macao hits record 160,000 visits, expands SME support
The seventh Sands Shopping Carnival attracted nearly 160,000 visits, the highest in its history. Over 580 booths across eight themed zones,
Rising Singapore MICE costs push organisers to consider Bangkok, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia
Singapore remains a MICE leader, but a 50% surge in staging costs is driving organisers to regional alternatives. Thailand, Hong Kong, Malay
M&I unveils 2027 hosted buyer calendar with no-repeat meetings promise
M&I has released its 2027 hosted buyer forum calendar, promising that delegates attending multiple events will never have the same meeting t