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Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 82nd ...
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Evening crowd seated and standing before the South Stage at Waterfront Blues Festival, with a band performing under pink and purple lighting, a large video screen, boats on the Willamette River and the Hawthorne Bridge in the background

Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival sets July 2-4 dates with 30 acts on three stages

The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Downtown Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park from 2 to 4 July 2026, with organisers confirming the full daily schedule, ...
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collage of four aircrafts that can be viewed at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Farnborough Airshow 2026 Reveals Huge Flying Display Line Up

Farnborough International Airshow has announced the first aircraft and teams taking part in its 2026 flying display, promising what organisers describe as the event’s largest ...
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oneworld alliance logo above the Aviation Festival Americas logo on a grey background.

oneworld Opens Aviation Festival Americas 2026 as Official Alliance Partner

oneworld has opened the 18th Aviation Festival Americas as the event’s Official Alliance Partner, bringing its executives together with aviation leaders from across North and ...
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Visitors photograph vibrant spring flower displays inside the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay during Tulipmania 2026 in Singapore. The foreground features tiered planters in red, blue and yellow filled with yellow and red tulips, purple hyacinths and white blooms, surrounded by lush greenery. Additional floral arrangements including hydrangeas and hanging wisteria are visible in the background.

Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

A breathtaking sea of 65,000 tulips of over 30 varieties brought a burst of spring magic to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay during its Tulipmania ...
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Metallic Nike BTS collaboration logo on a black background promoting the BTS World Tour Arirang collection.

Nike and BTS Introduce BTS WORLD TOUR “ARIRANG” Merch and Nike By You Experience

Nike is partnering with global pop music royalty BTS to deliver a first-of-its-kind Nike By You customisation experience alongside merchandise for the group’s BTS WORLD TOUR ...
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Modern riverside meeting room at Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok with white sofas and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chao Phraya River

Conference Venues Race to Meet New Demands From Business Travelers

Conference and meeting venues are investing heavily in technology, food and beverage services, and sustainability as client expectations continue to rise across the global business ...
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PATA representatives and tourism industry members pose on stage with anniversary awards during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, South Korea.

PATA Honours Tourism Members With 70 Years of Partnership

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has honoured tourism organisations that have supported the association for more than 50, 60 and 70 years during the ...
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Promotional banner for Indonesia Business Event Mart 2026 in Jakarta alongside IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2026 events in Bangkok, featuring event dates and logos.

Indonesia Launches IBEM and SEABEF to Boost Jakarta’s MICE Industry

Indonesia is preparing to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia’s meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions sector with the launch of the first Indonesia Business Event ...
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Singapore Tourism Board pavilion at an international MICE trade show with visitors browsing exhibitor booths

Singapore named top meeting destination in Asia Pacific, raises the bar for global business events

Singapore’s business events industry is firing on all cylinders — from record tourism receipts to landmark partnerships and a packed events calendar stretching well into ...
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A packed conference session at IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, with two speakers on stage in front of a large screen displaying Brand USA and U.S. Travel Association branding. The screen shows a question about reassuring international visitors ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Fionn Davenport, Executive Editor of ITTN Ireland, is identified on screen as one of the speakers. Attendees fill rows of seats in the foreground.

IPW 2026 Wraps in Fort Lauderdale as U.S. Travel Industry Unites to Reverse International Tourism Decline

The U.S. Travel Association wrapped up IPW 2026 in Greater Fort Lauderdale this week, drawing nearly 5,000 delegates from more than 60 countries for America’s ...
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Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau stand promoting Malaysia’s business events sector at an international travel trade exhibition in Frankfurt

Why Penang Is Becoming Asia’s Next Big Business Events Destination

Penang is strengthening its position as one of Asia’s fastest-growing business events destinations, backed by record industry growth, expanding infrastructure and a major pipeline of ...
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Routes Europe 2027 handover ceremony at Routes Europe 2026 with Fraport TAV Antalya Airport representatives

Antalya to Host Routes Europe 2027 After Record 39 Million Passengers

Antalya Airport has been named host of Routes Europe 2027, winning the right to stage one of the aviation industry’s most influential route development forums ...
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Taiwan MICE Pavilion team poses with international buyers and promotional signs at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Taiwan Turns Heads at IMEX Frankfurt With AI and Bubble Tea

Taiwan drew strong interest from international event planners and travel buyers at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, using a mix of AI-powered tourism tools and Taiwanese food ...
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Qatar cultural event stage in Canada featuring a presenter in a red suit speaking during a Doha Debates programme

From Formula 1 to Fashion Week, Qatar Launches Big Canada Tour

Qatar has launched a summer-long cultural programme across Canada featuring fashion, public art, literature, film and sport-related events as the country prepares to deepen ties ...
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View of Prague’s Old Town Square with the Church of Our Lady before Týn, historic buildings, and people walking in the square.

Prague Climbs Global Meetings Rankings as Tourism Brand Gets a Refresh

Prague has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for international meetings after ranking sixth globally in the latest International Congress and ...
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Crowds of travel industry professionals at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition in Dubai during ATM 2026 announcement event.

Arabian Travel Market 2026 Rescheduled for September in Dubai

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre after organisers revised the event schedule following consultations ...
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Sarawak unveils new airline, convention expansion and business tourism plans at IMEX Frankfurt 2026.

Sarawak Pushes Business Tourism Growth With Major New Investments

The Sarawak Pavilion was officiated by Her Excellency YM Engku Puteri Suraya Engku Mohd Afandi, Consul General of Malaysia in Frankfurt, together with Dato Ngui ...
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Aerial view of Olympia Way and the Canopy rooftop entrance, London

London’s Olympia opens a rooftop food hall, a live music venue and two hotels this summer

London’s Olympia has announced a wave of new venue openings beginning 15 June 2026, including a rooftop food hall, a 3,800-capacity live music venue, and ...
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PATA and China Tourism Group Sign PAS 2026 Deal

PATA and China Chamber of Tourism Sign Partnership Agreement at PAS 2026 in Korea

Photo (L/R): Ji Xiaodong, Chairman, China Chamber of Tourism; Guoliang Wu, Secretary-General, China Chamber of Tourism; Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA; and Henry Oh, Chair, PATA, during the ...
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