
FITUR 2026 closes with a strong boost to Global Tourism, Reaffirming its International Leadership
The International Tourism Trade Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, has closed its doors with a positive outcome, reaffirming its strong convening power by slightly surpassing 255,000 visitors over its five days. During the

IBTM Africa Welcomes MICE Exhibitors to Cape Town as Buyer interest soars
IBTM Africa, which takes place alongside WTM Africa, is fast positioning itself as a critical platform for Africa’s MICE sector, bringing together international buyers, leading suppliers, and a dedicated business

46th edition of FITUR opens with royal attendance
FITUR, the International Tourism Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID, has officially opened its 46th edition with the attendance of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain. They were welcomed by José Vicente de los Mozos,

Africa Showcase Middle East to open new frontiers for African tourism in GCC market
Africa’s tourism offering is poised for a major push into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market with the launch of the inaugural Africa Showcase Middle East, scheduled to take place

VoyagesAfriq Magazine releases January 2026 edition, signalling a defining moment for global and African tourism
VoyagesAfriq, Africa’s leading travel and tourism magazine, has officially released its January 2026 edition, setting a strong and symbolic tone for the global tourism calendar at the start of the

CIMGLOBAL enters Africa, names Sonto Ndlovu Regional Director
CIMGLOBAL, a global leader in association management and Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) services, today announced a major strategic expansion into Africa with the appointment of respected tourism expert Nomasonto “Sonto” Ndlovu as

FITUR 2026 leads Global Tourism with 160 Nations and 10,000+ Companies
Madrid once again becomes the focal point of global tourism as it hosts the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), organised by IFEMA MADRID from 21–25 January 2026. In its 46th edition, FITUR strengthens its position as

Africa’s MICE Moment: A sector poised for Transformation
By Linda Pereira After four decades in the global MICE industry, I’ve seen firsthand how meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions can shape entire economies—when done right. And I can tell

FITUR 2026 announces the 1st International Summit on Communication and Tourism
The International Tourism Trade Fair, which is holding its 46th edition from 21 to 25 January 2026 at IFEMA MADRID, announces the hosting of the 1st International Summit on Communication and Tourism. Organised in collaboration