Destinations

The Government of Maharashtra has established the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) to position the state as a premier global MICE destination. The initiative was unveiled at IMEX Frankfurt and aims to attract and support international conventions, exhibitions, and business events.

From 3–8 August 2025, the Cairns Convention Centre will welcome over 400 bat research and conservation experts for the triennial IBRC. The event is co-hosted by the Australasian Bat Society and the Pacific Bat Conservation Network.

VisitScotland Business Events reports a net £349.1 million boost to Scotland’s economy from association meetings in 2023/24, double the previous year’s result. Delegate numbers rose 55% to over 146,000 attendees across 317 events.

Dubai has surged eight spots to rank 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025. The city now leads in the GCC, Arab world, and Asia for smart city innovation.

Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre saw record visitor numbers, strong revenue growth, and major investments in 2024.

Dubai recorded 2.65 million event participants in 2024, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. Strategic initiatives and infrastructure developments further cement the city’s role as an international business platform.

Vilnius is set to host a diverse range of international events and initiatives in 2025 and beyond—from disability rights discussions and European sports championships to leadership conferences and new flight connections—all underscoring the city’s growing role as a regional and global hub.

At AIME 2025 in Melbourne, the Kobe Convention Bureau hosted an exclusive networking event featuring innovative Japanese-inspired cocktails and local flavors. This initiative is part of a broader effort to highlight Kobe’s strengths as a global events destination.

Catalonia presented the Catalunya Meetings & Sports project in Madrid on March 13. The event gathered 20 industry professionals to explore Catalonia’s offerings and networking opportunities.

At Conventa 2025 in Ljubljana, Poland demonstrated strong MICE engagement with record exhibitor participation and four industry awards. The event underscored Poland’s growing role in international meetings and events.