Kasane, capital of Chobe District in Botswana, hosted tourism stakeholders for the International Symposium and Annual Conference of  the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme (STP).

One of IMEX’s longest running, most prestigious and influential Forums has undergone an evolution with a name change reflecting a shift in focus. The newly-named IMEX Policy Forum, formerly known as the Politicians Forum, takes place on Tuesday 15 May 2018, the first day of IMEX in Frankfurt, at the InterContinental Hotel.

The Cancun Tourism Board celebrated another successful year in tourism at a special VIP event held at the Georgia Aquarium it Atlanta this past Wednesday, December 6.

In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will advocate for increased gender equality in the travel and tourism industry in 2018. As noted in the SDGs, gender equality is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 5 – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

South Korea has won the bid to host the next International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress, which is expected to welcome 10,000 foreign participants. The IDF congress is the largest academic fair related to diabetes in the world, and up to 15,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is scheduled to be held at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center from December 2-6, 2019.

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) has engaged CIMGlobal to provide association management services in the Middle East region. Contract was signed on the sidelines of the recent BIG5 held in Dubai, UAE.

Toronto has won the bid to host the largest Chinese travel delegation to visit Canada, bringing an estimated 10,000 visitors and $80 million (CAD) in spending to the city.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University (SDSU) will collaborate to create the first graduate-level degree program offered in the United States focused on meeting and event management for mid and senior-level professionals. In addition, they plan to develop a related academic certificate program for non-traditional students.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announces the approved slate for its 2018 International Board of Directors and the 2018 MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees.

For the first time, the Brisbane Showgrounds will take part in this week’s Tourism Australia incentive showcase ‘Dreamtime,’ aimed at boosting Brisbane and Australia as an incentive events destination.