GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA Draws Record Attendance as European Business Travel Spending Grows

 

Nearly 1,400 business travel and meetings professionals from 41 countries gathered in Vienna this week for the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in partnership with ABTA, bringing together the people, ideas and innovations shaping the future of business travel.

CLIA confirms details for 2027 Expedition Showcase with a record number of ships

 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that applications for its 2027 Expedition Showcase will open on November 5, with two ships new to the event in the line-up, and a total of seven ships for delegates to explore.

HSMAI MEA presents a performance-driven programme for the 9th annual Commercial Strategy Conference

 

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa (HSMAI MEA) has launched the programme for its annual Commercial Strategy Conference under this year’s timely theme of “Resilience. Agility. Results. The spirit that defines MEA”. The HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference MEA 2026 (CSC MEA 2026) takes place on 17 and 18 November 2026 at Conrad Dubai.

Caribbean researchers win inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award

 

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. the recipients of its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for research examining why Caribbean nationals choose international destinations over travel within the region.

Aquila Empowers Emerging Tourism Leaders and Navigates Cruise Futures at SOTIC 2026

 

Aquila Empowers Emerging Tourism Leaders and Navigates Cruise Futures at SOTIC 2026

ABTA and UKinbound bring travel industry together with Tourism Minister at Labour Party Conferenc

 

Joint reception highlights economic contribution of international travel and the role of inbound and outbound sectors in supporting jobs and growth across the UK

ABTA conference to focus on crisis management and operational response in travel

 

Practical approaches to travel crisis management will take centre stage at an ABTA conference in London on 21 October 2026. The programme will examine preparedness, legal responsibilities, emergency response and recovery for travel companies and destination organisations.

WTE Miami 2026 Announces Cutting-Edge Conference Programming Focused on the Future of Travel

 Featuring industry leaders from IATA, Delta Air Lines, Host Agency Reviews, Euromonitor International, MMGY and more, the two-day program will explore AI, technology, air connectivity, traveler trends and emerging opportunities shaping travel in 2027 and beyond.

Hyatt Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call

 

CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT.

Connection Is the New Luxury: INSPIRE 2026 Adds Culture, Wellness and AI to Its Agenda

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has confirmed a new round of sessions for INSPIRE, its flagship luxury hospitality conference, taking place Dec 15-16, 2026 at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa.

Spotlight ON: Zach Demuth, Head of Strategic Growth & Asset Management at Eight Form

 

Small Details, Generational Value: How Eight Form Thinks About Luxury Hotel Investment

ILHA Inspire Speaker Series

WTM Spotlight Riyadh sets out three-day conference agenda on Saudi tourism growth

 

The inaugural conference programme for WTM Spotlight Riyadh will bring international and regional tourism leaders together from 8–10 September 2026 to examine Saudi Arabia’s expanding visitor economy, with sessions spanning Vision 2030, outbound demand, destination connectivity, investment, mobility, talent and technology.

CLIA unveils RiverView on-sale date and new river cruise webinars

 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its 2027 RiverView conference will go on sale on September 16 at 11am. The event, which is marking its 15th anniversary, will take place from March 5-8 and is open to all CLIA member agents.

Spotlight ON: Karlie Intlekofer, Neuroscientist at Matrix Fitness

 

The Neuroscience of Feeling Better: Why Luxury Wellness Is a Recovery Story

The wellness conversation in luxury hospitality has shifted.

IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) 2026 is Coming to Hungary!

 

IATA is pleased to announce the upcoming Cargo Experts Conference (CEC), taking place in Budapest, Hungary, on 23-24 September 2026.

3 weeks out: get your brand on the Med's main stage

 

The Seatrade Cruise Med conference is where cruise line executives, port authorities and destination leaders spend their time between meetings. Join the likes of Forbes Travel Guide and sponsor a session — placing your brand on the stage, named in the programme, on screen as the room fills, and in front of the exact decision-makers your team wants to meet.

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Secure Your Seat at Industry-Leading Sessions

 

The full Seatrade Cruise Med conference programme has landed, and it's built to raise expectations.

Penang Celebrates 12 Wins at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–26

 

Penang, 1 July 2026 – Penang proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–26, with the state taking home 12 awards across 50 categories at the awards ceremony held on 14 May 2026 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Registration opens for FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show

 

MIRAMAR, FL – Registration is now open for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, the official cruise industry conference for the Caribbean and Latin America organised by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). The event will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 12 to 16 October.

Booking.com's James Waters on the human psyche, AI and shiny things

 

With a background in anthropology James Waters, Booking.com's chief business officer, knows a little about human behavior.