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 […]
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 […]
“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 opens at record scale

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 opens its doors today with the biggest show yet in terms of exhibitor floor space, marking an impressive display of confidence, growth and investment across the global […]
IMEX Frankfurt

IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]