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Tallinn Hosts Tourest 2026, Baltics’ Largest Tourism Fair
Tallinn is hosting Tourest 2026, the Baltic region’s largest tourism fair, from 13–15 February, bringing together domestic travel providers, international tour operators, and tourism companies ...
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AIME 2026 breaks records as thousands of global event leaders gather in Melbourne
AIME 2026 opens in Melbourne with record growth in buyers, exhibitors and international participation, reinforcing its status as the leading business events trade show in ...
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Why ICCA is taking its global congress to Kigali and Muscat
The world’s leading association for international business events has confirmed that its flagship annual congress will travel to Africa and the Middle East over the ...
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New survey signals strong rebound in APAC meetings and business travel
More than half of event planners across Asia Pacific expect to stage more meetings in 2026, signalling a strong rebound in regional business travel and ...
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Sports tourists spend twice as much as regular travellers, new research shows
Sports event-driven travellers now spend significantly more per trip than the average tourist, with frequent fans spending up to twice as much, according to new ...
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FITUR 2026 closes with record crowds and a €505m boost for Madrid tourism
FITUR 2026 closes in Madrid with more than 255,000 visitors across five days, confirming its role as one of the world’s most influential tourism trade ...
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FITUR 2026 opens with record overseas crowds in Madrid
FITUR 2026 opens in Madrid with more than 52,000 professional visitors on its first day, with 55% arriving from overseas, highlighting a strong rebound in ...
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Why we still travel for work: Hilton reveals what meetings will look like in 2026
Business travel and in-person meetings remain central to how people connect at work, even as artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape daily communication. Hilton introduces ...
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Airbnb joins ITB Berlin to promote nature tourism and rural travel growth
Airbnb is strengthening its push into nature tourism by entering a Premium Partnership with ITB Berlin 2026, aiming to promote rural stays and support sustainable ...
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Singapore to host 4-night BTS performance in December 2026, the longest run in Asia, outside of Korea and Japan
The iconic Korean boy band, BTS, has announced their massive world tour for this year after a three-year hiatus when their band members performed their ...
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Why sustainable travel is no longer a trend — and what Italy is doing about it
Sustainable travel has moved from a marketing label to a core part of how destinations plan, invest and welcome visitors, with Italy positioning itself as ...
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Tulsa targets world record with Route 66 car parade
Tulsa is aiming to make history on America’s most famous highway as its Route 66 Capital Cruise: Classic Car Centennial Parade becomes an official GUINNESS ...
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Inside ATM 2026: the travel trends set to shape how we travel by 2040
Arabian Travel Market has unveiled its full conference programme for ATM 2026, setting out a multi-stage agenda focused on innovation, technology and long-term growth across ...
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NCA All-Star Championship debuts in Houston with $150m projected economic impact
Houston is set to host the National Cheerleading Association’s (NCA) All-Star National Championship from February 27 through March 1, 2026, drawing an estimated 65,000 competitors ...
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Thailand targets Carbon Reduction Target for Events
Thailand is pushing its meetings and events industry toward net-zero emissions with new carbon rules aimed at reducing CO₂e emissions by 20,000 Tons by 2030. ...
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A roof that powers 900 homes: inside Feria Valencia’s bold push for cleaner tourism
One of Spain’s largest exhibition and events venues is transforming its rooftops into a vast solar power plant, in a move that signals how major ...
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From Djokovic to Ronaldo: why Dubai is hosting the world of sport this winter
Dubai is positioning itself as a winter meeting point for the global sports world as the inaugural World Sports Summit opens this week under the ...
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World’s largest ice and snow theme park in Harbin, China, is now open till end February
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, an annual winter event known as the world’s largest ice and snow festival featuring massive sculptures and a variety ...
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Inside Madrid’s FITUR Cruises: new ships, new trends and 2026 ideas
FITUR Cruises returns to IFEMA MADRID from 21 to 25 January with its largest programme to date, bringing together the cruise industry and travellers within ...
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New Orleans rings in 2026 with a free riverfront New Year’s Eve party
New Orleans is set to ring in 2026 with a free New Year’s Eve concert and countdown celebration along the Mississippi River, as French Quarter ...
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