
International Congress and Convention Association sets its sights on Africa’s next growth chapter
Photo Credit: SA Tourism. Left, ICCA CEO Dr Senthil Gopinath and ICCA President Marta Gomes As Africa’s business events ecosystem continues its steady ascent, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is sharpening its

ITB Berlin 2026 Celebrates 60th Anniversary; Opening Press Conference and Key Press Events Announced
At the opening press conference on 2 March 2026 at the CityCube Berlin, the focus will be on current trends, markets and strategies. The day’s events include a new exclusive

Meetings Africa BONDay sets strategic tone as Platform marks 20 years of Continental Impact
The Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) of Meetings Africa 2026 has set a strong strategic foundation for the continent’s flagship business events trade show, reflecting on two decades of advancing Africa’s visibility

Houston Travel Marketing reports record breaking Spotlight Expos in East Africa
Derek Houston, Managing Director of Houston Travel Marketing Services and organiser of the highly regarded Spotlight Travel Expos, has confirmed record-breaking attendance at the recent Spotlight events in Arusha and

Meetings Africa 2026: Celebrating 20 Years of Connecting Africa to the World
South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, will once again welcome Africa’s travel and business events community as it hosts another edition of Meetings Africa, the continent’s leading MICE trade show for

Africa Showcase Southern Europe to spotlight new growth markets in Portugal, France & Italy
Africa’s tourism industry is sharpening its focus on Southern Europe as the Africa Showcase Southern Europe prepares to make strategic stops in Portugal, France and Italy, positioning the continent to

Beyond Visibility: How Africa used FITUR to reposition Its Tourism Offering
Africa’s presence at FITUR 2026 was defined less by spectacle and more by intent. Across the halls of Madrid’s flagship tourism trade fair, African destinations presented a unified, business-focused posture,

Sunbird Tourism PLC announces opening of Livingstonia International Conference Centre
Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Malawi’s leading and publicly listed hotel chain, has opened the doors to its highly anticipated Livingstonia International Conference Centre (LICC) . Located within the Sunbird Beach

ICCA Congress returns to Africa in 2027 after two decades
ICCA, the global leader in the international business events industry, has announced the host destinations for the next two ICCA Congresses. The 66th Congress will take place 24–27 October 2027 in Kigali,