Angola opens new convention centre as it targets greater share of Africa’s MICE market
Angola has opened a major new chapter in its ambition to compete for Africa’s business events market, with President João Lourenço inaugurating the Palácio de Convenções de Luanda as the country seeks […]
Growing industry investment signals confidence ahead of IMEX America 2026
Organizations across the global events industry are continuing to invest in their participation at IMEX America 2026, reflecting strong confidence in the value of face-to-face business. With just over two […]
From measurement to action: Practical insights from IMEX America 2025 Event Sustainability Report
As sustainability expectations rise, event planners need more than ambition—they need proven approaches backed by data. IMEX’s newly-released Event Sustainability Report for the 2025 edition of IMEX America provides an open assessment […]
IBTM World Announces First Conference Programme, Headlined by Will Storr and Skills Exchange Launch
IBTM World 2026 has unveiled the first major announcements for its conference programme, taking place from 17–19 November at Fira Barcelona, where storytelling, AI, creativity, resilience and leadership will take centre […]
IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech & Services
IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future […]
Sierra Leone unveils new Conference Centre to power its MICE Ambitions
For much of the past three decades, international perceptions of Sierra Leone have been shaped by conflict rather than opportunity. Today, however, the country is writing a different story – […]
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 […]