UN Tourism Chief calls for fair and inclusive tourism to empower Africa on AU Day

In a stirring message to mark Africa Union Day 2025, the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, has called for a bold reimagining of the tourism sector in Africa—one that […]
IMEX Frankfurt: Changes, challenges and leadership lessons: event profs embrace industry evolution

The evolving global climate has brought with it many shifts which the meetings and events industry needs to adapt to according to a group of industry leaders at IMEX Frankfurt […]
Mohamed Mezghani Named 2025 Recipient of ICCA’s Global Influencer Award

ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Global Influencer Award was presented to Mohamed Mezghani, President of the European Society of Association Executives […]
IMEX Frankfurt Policy Forum Unites Industry Leaders and Policymakers on Place Leadership

The rising importance of place leadership for destinations was under the spotlight at the Policy Forum held yesterday at IMEX Frankfurt. Over 100 destination representatives and 20 policymakers from 30-plus […]
TOP25 Restaurants debuts First Pan-African Guide following UN Gastronomy Event

Following the successful 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, which reinforced Africa’s commitment to making gastronomy tourism a key driver for social and economic development, TOP25 […]
Record-Breaking IMEX Frankfurt Kicks Off, Celebrating Global Industry Growth

The largest ever edition of IMEX Frankfurt opened its doors today. The show, taking place May 20-22, is the biggest yet in terms of exhibitor floor space, welcoming almost 3,000 […]
ICCA Announces Country and City Rankings 2024

During the Press Conference at IMEX on Tuesday 20 May, ICCA announced the release of ICCA GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2024. In a joint effort with […]
Imagination, sensory design, AI and event model adaptations feature at Exclusively Corporate and Association Focus

Inhouse event planners and corporate meeting directors from around the world brought their success stories, challenges and aspirations to Exclusively Corporate earlier today, part of a specialist education day taking […]
UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

The Ulysses Prize is UN Tourism’s highest academic honor, awarded to individuals whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and development of tourism through knowledge creation and its practical application. […]