Destinations

Sydney will welcome international business events planners in December 2027 for Tourism Australia’s signature incentive showcase, highlighting the city’s rapidly evolving event landscape.

The world’s leading conference on cold-climate viticulture and enology, VitiNord 2025, will gather over 200 international wine experts in Vilnius this December.

Bahrain has been selected to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress in 2026, the world’s most influential annual gathering of the global exhibitions industry. The announcement was made during this year’s UFI Congress in Hong Kong, where Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) presented its plans for hosting the event.

The Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) has reported a 32 percent year‑on‑year increase in the Kingdom’s accredited exhibition capacity, reflecting sustained investment in line with Vision 2030 objectives for tourism and events growth. As of November 2025, 923 venues across Saudi Arabia now provide a combined 300,520 square metres of exhibition space — a 320 percent increase since 2018.

Ottawa is rapidly gaining momentum as a host destination for major IEEE and engineering conferences, driven by its unique combination of proximity to national decision-makers, world-class research institutions and a dynamic technology sector.

Where better to host your next event than in the heart of Europe, where centuries of creativity meet world-class convention infrastructure?

Malaysia’s Sarawak has officially received the hosting rights for the International Council on Archives (ICA) Conference 2027 from Barcelona.

Lithuania’s capital will make history by hosting its first European Wheelchair Handball Championship in November 2025. The event will feature nine national teams competing in a new 4×4 format, positioning the sport for potential inclusion in the 2032 Paralympic Games.

After the European Conference on Mental Health (9–12 September 2025) Antwerp continues to see sustained gains in access, awareness and collaboration. Mercure Antwerp City South, as headquarters hotel and venue, and the city’s central, walkable layout were singled out by organisers and delegates.

TAT and TCEB launch the “Thailand Power Up” campaign (Oct 2025–Jul 2026) to attract premium MICE groups, offering financial and non-financial support. The partnership expects to bring about 65,000 travellers and generate c. 4.29 billion baht (≈ USD 132 million) through co-hosted events and international roadshows

Adelaide has been named the “Most Improved Destination” in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index 2025 and ranked 54th overall after its first full participation in the benchmark.

Lisbon Venues, operating CCL (Lisbon Congress Centre) and FIL (Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre), provides venue and event services with more than 65 years of combined experience.

Greater Paris recorded an overall modest decline in summer overnight stays versus 2023 (–1 % for 1 July–17 August 2025), while hotel occupancy and several long-haul source markets posted strong gains. Autumn booking indicators are positive and 2025 is projected to finish slightly ahead of 2023 and 2024.

Sarawak presented a legacy-focused programme at EventXpo 2025 in Kuala Lumpur and confirmed a series of initiatives for October in Kuching, including LEGACY360 and Kind Borneo.

Over $1.5 billion in investments are underway in Ottawa’s downtown core, adding new venues, hotels, and public facilities. Additional direct flights from Europe are also being introduced.

VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings (VMIM) launched a website for international MICE- planners. The platform provides information, planning tools and connections to Malta’s professional suppliers.

Dubai recorded multiple milestones across business events, tourism, mobility, and digital initiatives in the first half of 2025. New data highlights developments in international event bids, airport traffic, hospitality, and technology.