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International Indigenous Tourism Conference comes to Edmonton
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) will host the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (2026 IITC) at the Edmonton Convention Centre, 17–19 February, 2026. Organisers say the event will bring together over 1,000 Indigenous tourism operators, government leaders, and industry partners from around the world, including delegates from the United States, the Caribbean, Latin ...
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe expands meetings experience as part of $200m transformation
Following a resort rebrand and summer 2025 debut, Caesars Entertainment has launched Phase Two of its $200m transformation of Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, formerly Harveys Lake Tahoe. Phase Two of the project – slated for completion in summer 2026 – introduces a reimagined meetings and conventions experience, new social venues, and elevated resort amenities, particularly designe...
Fifth Street DMC acquires Mosaix Group as it expands into the Carolinas
US-based Fifth Street DMC has announced the acquisition of Mosaix Group, a Carolinas-based destination management company and longtime member of the DMC Network. The acquisition expands Fifth Street’s footprint into North Carolina. Fifth Street says it is not pursuing scale through broad geographic coverage, but through investing in established, owner-led teams with deep regional knowledge and lon...
Connecting the Hong Kong marketplace with big MICE ambitions
Following its debut in 2025, MICE industry platform Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) is set to return with bigger ambitions and broader impact. Taking place 18-19 March 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, CMHK aims to strengthen its role facilitating high-value connections among key MICE industry stakeholders across Asia Pacific. CMHK 2026 organisers Informa Markets say they expect 300+ MICE br...
AIME 2026 opens in Melbourne with record exhibitor and buyer numbers
Asia Pacific MICE industry trade show AIME opened its 2026 edition in Melbourne, recording record growth in buyers and exhibitors. Delivered by Talk2 Media & Events, AIME 2026 is the largest show delivered under event director Silke Calder and her team. Calder joined the official opening press conference, 9 February, together with Matt Pearce, CEO of Talk2 Media & Events; Julia Swanson, CE...
VOK DAMS appoints new director of experience & quality
Stephanie Günther has been appointed director experience & quality at events agency VOK DAMS worldwide. The new role continues her 25-career with the Germany-based agency. “Stephanie Günther understands our clients’ needs and desires like no other within VOK DAMS. Her strategic vision and deep understanding of quality, brand management, and customer expectations have shaped our work for many y...
Destinations International report links Canada’s visitor economy to export growth
New research for Destinations International, developed with EY-Parthenon, shows inbound visitation is a powerful driver of Canadian goods and services exports. Destinations International (DI) newly released The Impact of the Visitor Economy on Canadian Exports report brings the visitor economy and its impact into sharp focus at a time when Canada is engaged in a national conversation about competi...
EEI 2026 establishes national platform for Bulgaria’s meetings industry
EXPO EVENT INDUSTRY (EEI 2026) organisers reported a successful debut at Sofia Event Center, at the end of January. The new event, an inaugural gathering of Bulgaria’s meetings and events industry leaders in a single national format, was organised by the Bulgarian Convention Bureau, which conceived the two-day forum as an event from the industry, for the industry. The event combined an exhibition,...
MICE industry helps drive record Singapore tourism receipts in 2025
Singapore’s tourism receipts (TR) reached S$23.9bn (US$18.8bn) in the first three quarters of 2025 and MICE business helped power that growth contributing a 6.5% increase on 2024 figures – the highest recorded for this nine-month period. “The strong tourism receipts performance in 2025 puts us on a steady trajectory towards achieving our Tourism 2040 ambitions,” said Ms Melissa Ow, chief executive...
Brisbane and Gold Coast joint forces to attract booming India travel market
Brisbane and the Gold Coast have launched dedicated trade representation in India to help drive visitation and accelerate Queensland’s visitor economy. Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), Brisbane Airport and Experience Gold Coast have appointed an in-market representative to convert rising demand into visitation. India is one of Australia’s top five international visitor markets, with Qu...
BESarawak appoints new acting CEO to replace Amelia Roziman
Following the news that Amelia Roziman has left her post as CEO of BESarawak, the state’s CVB has announced the appointment of Jason Tan Chin Foo (pictured) as acting chief executive officer, effective immediately. BESarawak said the appointment ensured continuity and stability as it advances its long-term strategic agenda to drive impact-led, partnership-driven growth and strengthen Sarawak’s pos...
Destinations International giving DMOs certificates for their community-driven tourism
Destinations International (DI) has announced the opening of registration for Tourism for All, a virtual, self-paced certificate programme designed to help destination organisations lead community-driven, welcoming tourism that benefits both visitors and residents. Based on a framework grounded in four pillars of best practice – workplaces, visitor experience, community partnerships and marketing ...