meeting and-event-industry-news

The Wine Tourism Conference 2026 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, will gather global industry experts from May 19-21 to discuss luxury hospitality, sustainable viticulture, and destination branding.

The HSMAI 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference in San Antonio will gather global hospitality leaders at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to align revenue, marketing, sales, and distribution strategies.

At the ECO Conference in Shusha, Pakistan outlined a massive $40 billion tourism investment roadmap, highlighted a proposed unified Schengen-style visa for member states, and prepared to host major events in Lahore and Islamabad in 2027.

Las Vegas, Chicago, New York and Orlando emerge as top US business travel destinations for 2026, driven by domestic meetings and conventions amid softer international demand. New convention infrastructure and competitive pricing fuel growth.

Gulf MICE organizers claim deferred demand amid geopolitical tensions fragmenting the tourism gulf events market along national passport lines in 2026, with summer heat testing delegate commitment.

The Institute of Hospitality's Annual Golf Day at The Belfry combines championship golf on a Ryder Cup course with upscale dining and fundraising for UK hospitality workforce development in May 2026.

Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has launched the 'Red Room Experience,' an exclusive 10-guest dining concept featuring expert-led masterclasses, starting with a Suntory Japanese Whisky and Kumiko woodworking event, followed by Macallan and premium Mexican spirits.

Eden Retreat debuts first executive corporate retreats on Australia's Gold Coast in 2026, combining luxury wellness with meeting facilities to address rising burnout among senior leaders seeking recovery-focused offsites.

Disneyland Paris unveils immersive Disney Adventure World and Frozen experiences in March 2026, positioning premium theme park escapes as countercyclical luxury for budget-conscious European families.

STC 2026 conference showcases Chaa Creek's sustainable tourism model in Belize rainforest. How eco-lodges are capturing luxury market share in Central America's regenerative hospitality boom.

Chaa Creek hosts STC 2026 delegates in Belize, demonstrating how eco-lodges combine luxury hospitality with rainforest conservation. A case study in sustainable tourism economics.

STC 2026 delegates tour Chaa Creek's measurable conservation model in Belize. Luxury eco-lodge demonstrates sustainable tourism economics with 350+ acres of protected rainforest and Forbes-verified five-star standards.