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IBTM World 2025 Launches Registration
Registration is now open for IBTM World 2025, taking place 18–20 November at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, with a new, more flexible Visitor Buyer experience and exclusive VIP benefits.
BESydney Appoints Devanshi Parikh for India Market
Business Events Sydney strengthens its India presence with the appointment of seasoned travel specialist Devanshi Parikh, based in the DNSW Mumbai office.
ICC Sydney Launches Immersive LED Activation Zone
ICC Sydney has unveiled a 55 sqm 4K LED Activation Zone in its Ground Floor foyer, offering brands a fully synchronized floor‑to‑wall canvas to showcase bespoke multimedia content. The installation supports interactive digital features and can bear heavy display items, providing a high‑impact storytelling platform.
Excel London Commits to Net Zero by 2045
Excel London has brought forward its net zero target to 2045, five years ahead of UK legislation, and published a detailed transition plan covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. The 125,000 sqm venue joins ADNEC Group’s wider sustainability strategy with science‑based, independently verified targets.
Khiri Travel Staff Achieve GSTC Sustainability Certification
Khiri Travel has certified ten employees across eight Asian markets with the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism, advancing its target of full GSTC accreditation by late 2025. The certification remains a lifetime personal qualification for each staff member.
Vicenza Expo Centre’s Expansion is Progressing
Construction of IEG’s 22,000 m² expansion in Vicenza has reached the point where the first sections of its perimeter walls are visible. Full assembly of the prefabricated structure begins in June, with the outer shell due to be complete by September.
IMEX Ranks Top 10 in Sunday Times Best Workplaces
IMEX Group has been ranked among the top 10 medium-sized businesses in the 2025 Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards. The UK-based company employs 82 people.
CCIB Preparing to Host International Medical Congresses
In the second half of 2025, the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) will host major international medical and scientific congresses, projecting a 55 % increase in attendance over 2024. Overall, CCIB expects approximately eighty events and 450,000 delegates this year—a 10 % rise from 2024.
Accor Partners with MeetingPackage for Bookings
Accor has selected MeetingPackage as its exclusive global provider for the distribution and automation of group accommodation and Meetings & Events (M&E) bookings.
Marina Bay Sands Completes Major Hotel Renovations
As part of its US$1.75 billion transformation, Marina Bay Sands has fully refreshed all guest rooms, delivering approximately 1,850 rooms—including 775 suites—for the first time.
Birmingham Secures Two Major Medical Conferences
The Eastside Rooms and Birmingham & West Midlands Convention Bureau will host the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and LabMedUK26 in 2026. Together, the events are expected to draw over 600 delegates and generate more than £140,000 in local economic impact.
IFEMA MADRID: Record € 230.2 M Revenue in 2024
In 2024 IFEMA MADRID achieved its highest turnover to date, billing € 230.2 million—30 % above 2023.
Wafaifo Resort Hoi An Unveils New Event Spaces
Wafaifo Resort Hoi An has opened a 270 sqm meeting venue and executive boardrooms designed for up to 200 delegates. The resort combines contemporary Vietnamese design with full AV capabilities and customised F&B offerings.
Palma: The Mediterranean’s Premier Destination for Conferences and Events
Nestled along Palma’s scenic seafront, the Palma Convention Center stands as a beacon of modernity and elegance in the heart of the Balearic Islands.
ICCA and Emirates Sign MoU to Boost Events Connectivity
ICCA and Emirates have entered a strategic memorandum to improve air connectivity and support the growth of international association meetings. The agreement was signed on 28 April at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai.
Fira de Barcelona and Hostelco Launch Mexico Hospitality Expo in Guadalajara
The first edition of the Mexico Hospitality Expo (MHE) kicks off in Guadalajara, marking a new industry event focused on innovation and sustainability in the hospitality sector across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Excel London welcomes 60 millionth visitor
The London venue marks a milestone during the Learning Technologies exhibition as it celebrates 25 years of operations and prepares for further growth through expansion and new visitor offerings.
Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointed in Victoria
Four people with lived experience of disability join VCET’s new Accessibility Advisory Committee to guide inclusive design at MCEC and the upcoming Nyaal Banyul Centre.
Osaka CTB and Uber Japan Launch Discount Rides for MICE
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau and Uber Japan have formed Japan’s first destination‑focused MICE partnership, offering promotional discount codes for Uber rides to qualifying event organisers and attendees.
Greater Bay Area Sports Centre Nears Completion
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre is now in its final interior finishing and landscaping stages, with completion planned for June 2025 in preparation for the China National Games in November.
