Destinations

Associations Forum has announced that its 2027 National Conference will take place on 28–29 April at the National Convention Centre Canberra. The event brings together leaders and professionals from across Australia’s associations, charities and not-for-profit sector. The conference dinner will be held at the Australian War Memorial.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre reports growing international significance: Malaysia reaches 32nd place in the global ICCA rankings, while Kuala Lumpur climbs to 29th position. With 19 confirmed international congresses for 2026, the country is strengthening its position as a hub for business events.

Vilnius has chosen the winning design for its planned congress centre. The building with a 2,000-seat plenary hall will be Lithuania’s first purpose-built congress centre and aims to strengthen the city’s position in the international meetings and conventions market.

Dubai has announced a series of developments across investment, infrastructure, healthcare and the meetings industry. The updates highlight ongoing projects and initiatives that support the city’s long-term business events strategy.

Prague is continuing to invest in its meetings industry with new venue developments, expanded international air connectivity and upcoming global association events. Recent initiatives also include destination marketing activities and new developments across the city’s hospitality sector.

Dubai reported several developments across the business events, aviation, healthcare and economic sectors in May 2026. The updates include international rankings, industry events, infrastructure performance and new investment measures.

Warsaw has improved its position in the latest ICCA Country & City Rankings 2025, strengthening its role as a destination for international meetings, conferences and major events. The city is also preparing to host the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026.

Prague recorded more than 5,000 meetings and events in 2025 and retained its position among the world’s leading congress destinations in the latest ICCA ranking. The city is also introducing a unified tourism brand.

Dubai reports significant growth in the events sector for 2025 alongside new legislative measures for industrial resilience and a multi-billion dollar expansion of the metropolitan transport network.

Ottawa Tourism has completed a trade mission to London aimed at reinforcing ties with UK partners. The initiative highlighted Ottawa’s role in cybersecurity, defence and international business events.

A series of new initiatives and developments highlights Dubai’s continued focus on innovation, connectivity and economic resilience. The updates span research incentives, aviation, smart mobility and urban development.

The latest SITE Pulse Survey indicates a significant shift in incentive travel preferences. Canada records the strongest gains, while the Gulf States show the steepest decline in sentiment.

Sofia is sharpening its focus on the global meetings industry with the official launch of Meetings Sofia, a dedicated MICE unit operating under Visit Sofia.

Tallinn is offering financial support of up to €35,000 for international conferences held in the city. The scheme aims to attract global events, strengthen knowledge exchange and increase the city’s international visibility.