Rwanda doubles down on Business Events growth as Kigali prepares to host ICCA Congress 2027
At this year’s IMEX Frankfurt 2026, Janet Karemera painted an optimistic picture of Rwanda’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector, highlighting consistent growth, expanding continental partnerships and the country’s […]
Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2026 takes shape
Africa Tourism Partners, in collaboration with BDO South Africa, UN Tourism, and the Southern Africa Association of Conference Industries (SAACI), has officially unveiled the comprehensive programme and expert faculty for […]
South Africa’s business events sector poised for strategic growth, says SANCB’s Corné Koch
South Africa’s business events industry is entering a phase of strategic expansion, with a renewed focus on regional inclusion, sustainability, targeted international bidding and stronger partnerships across the tourism value […]
ICCA Showcases Data, Technologyand Strategic Intelligence at IMEX Frankfurt
ICCA has concluded its presence at IMEX Frankfurt, highlighting ongoing work in research, technology and collaboration to support the global business events community. Throughout the week, ICCA engaged with members […]
Design Matters in action at IMEX Frankfurt
Design Matters, IMEX’s Talking Point for 2026/27, is shining through at IMEX Frankfurt this week. The show’s booths, activations and expansive education program all highlight the many ways in which […]
Angola Convention Bureau makes International debut
The newly established Angola Convention Bureau positions the country on the global stage as “The Meeting Room in Africa”—an emerging meetings and events destination with strong growth potential and dynamic […]
“This is the moment to act.” Business events reframed as strategic engine for destination economies
The IMEX Place Leaders Forum, which took place at the Marriott Frankfurt Hotel ahead of the official opening of IMEX on May 19, called on convention bureaus, city leaders and […]
Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in the Middle East & Africa for 2026
The annual rankings highlight hotels that have gone above and beyond in securing MICE business, and the destinations that are driving economic growth through a strategic focus on meetings and […]
IMEX Frankfurt 2026: Final day confirms industry growth and global demand
Against a backdrop of an industry now valued at $1.8 trillion in GDP*, the 2026 edition of IMEX Frankfurt closed today confirming its biggest show floor to date combined with […]