International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025
According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in
ICCA Accelerates Strategic Growth in the Middle East with New Initiatives in Jordan and Oman
ICCA has taken major strides in advancing its presence in the Middle East by announcing three significant partnerships during IMEX Frankfurt 2025. These initiatives — launched in collaboration with stakeholders
UN Tourism and FAO Mountain Partnership Launch Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism Project in Pacific SIDS
In the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), agriculture remains central to rural livelihoods, offering critical economic opportunities and employment for local communities. Here, agrifood systems extend far beyond food
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
