By Rafael Mendoza
Madrid-based correspondent covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions across Europe and Latin America.
Athens Promise rally unites MICE sector behind single advocacy message
The Athens Promise is a new advocacy movement uniting the global meetings and events industry under a single message. Spearheaded by IAPCO,
Singapore MICE Forum Opens as Business Travel Surpasses Leisure Arrivals
The Singapore MICE Forum opens this week as business travellers outnumber leisure tourists. The sector earned US$1.78 billion in 2025, up 10
Bangkok to Host World Travel & Culture Expo 2026, Targeting ASEAN Tourism Growth
The World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 will take place in Bangkok from 29–31 October, organized by TAT, TCT, and Guangdong Grandeur. The event
Digital Travel 2026 to Convene European Travel Leaders in London This November
Digital Travel 2026 returns to London's Hurlingham Club on 17–18 November, gathering 200+ senior executives from airlines, hotels, OTAs, and
COITM Debuts in Beijing This October with Full Conference Agenda
The inaugural China Outbound & Inbound Travel Market (COITM) will take place 14–16 October 2026 at the National Agricultural Exhibition Cent
Hôtel Martinez Reports 65% of Corporate Events Now Experiential, US Demand Surges
Hôtel Martinez reports that 65% of its corporate events now feature experiential components like local cultural programs and team-building.
Thailand Wins Bid to Host IEEE ICRA 2030, Boosting MICE and Tech Sector Appeal
Thailand has secured the rights to host IEEE ICRA 2030 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, expecting 10,000 delegate
Bangkok Gears Up for 15,000 IMF-World Bank Delegates in Major MICE Win for Thailand
Thailand is set to welcome over 15,000 delegates to Bangkok for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. The event is expected to deliver a
Hong Kong Science Park Showcases National Aerospace Milestones in Week-Long Exhibition
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) opened a thematic exhibition on national aerospace achievements, running 16-22 Ju
Indonesia Ramps Up MICE Infrastructure as Southeast Asian Competition Intensifies
Indonesia is investing heavily in MICE infrastructure, including new convention centers and transit links, to compete with Singapore and Tha
ILHA INSPIRE 2026 Conference Returns to Orlando in December
ILHA INSPIRE 2026 returns to Orlando on 15–16 December at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. The conference will host 900–1,000 senior l
Hong Kong Book Fair 2025 Opens with Cultural, Sports, and Culinary Attractions for Travel Trade
The Hong Kong Book Fair, alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, opens at HKCEC from now until 21 July. Over 770 exhibito