Cvent ranks 2026 top meetings destinations and hotels worldwide

 

Meetings management platform Cvent this week announced the top meetings destination and hotels in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean based on search and sourcing activity tied to a record $20 billion in event volume plLondon was once again named as Europe's leading destination for meetings, marking its fourth consecutive year at number one.

Nepal and France Chart New Path for Economic and Climate Cooperation During High-Level Kathmandu Dialogue

 

The longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Nepal and France were recently celebrated and reinforced during a significant high-level gathering in the capital city. As both nations continue to navigate an evolving global landscape, the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism served as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and the solidification of future cooperation.

Reykjanesbær To Host Meeting On Enhancing Cruise Ship Reception At Keflavík Harbour, Focused On Marketing And Product Development

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, a critical meeting will take place at Hotel Keflavík in Reykjanesbær, Iceland. This event, organized by Reykjaneshöfn in collaboration with Reykjanesbær Municipality and the Reykjanes Marketing Office, is aimed at discussing and refining the processes and strategies involved in the reception of cruise ships at Keflavík Harbour.

NASSAU CRUISE PORT PARTNERS WITH STRAW MARKET ASSOCIATION FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION

 [Nassau, Bahamas, October 10, 2024] — The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) marketing team recently met with executives from the Bay Street Straw Market, including Robert Lightbourne, Straw Market Authority Executive Chairman, and Carolyn L. Bowe, Straw Market Managing Director, along with association members to discuss collaborative efforts to drive more cruise passengers to the historic market. The meeting focused on a campaign project and revitalization initiatives spearheaded by NCP to boost the market's appeal and stimulate economic activity.

MINISTER BARTLETT: JAMAICA POISED TO CAPITALIZE ON GROWING DEMAND IN CRUISE INDUSTRY

 

KINGSTON, Jamaica; September 26, 2024:  Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has emphasized the importance of increasing Jamaica's role in the global tourism supply chain, particularly in the cruise sector, during a two-day business opportunity meeting with Carnival Corporation and local manufacturers.

PCEB Conducts Site Inspection of the Newly Opened Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City, an IHG Hotel

 

Penang, Malaysia: On Wednesday, 14th August 2024, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) conducted a site inspection of the newly inaugurated Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City, an IHG Hotel. 

CTO Chairman hails success of business meetings in Saint-Martin

 

SAINT-MARTIN  – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its business meetings last week in Saint-Martin, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to strengthen and revitalize the Caribbean tourism sector. Under the direction of Chairman Kenneth Bryan, who also serves as Minister of Tourism and Ports for the Cayman Islands, the CTO has embarked on a transformative journey to reimagine its role and impact within the global tourism landscape.

Building Together a Greener Future for Shipping - Save the Date

 Cyprus takes initiatives towards decarbonizing shipping. SAVE THE DATE for an extremely interesting exercise - a hybrid Live SWOT Analysis organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus / ΥΦΥΝ in association with the University of Houston for new potential fuel technologies: hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, methanol aiming to draw conclusions for a more targeted research which will facilitate and accelerate the take up of non-fossil fuels!

Saudi Arabia calls for greater collaboration at G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting

 

The G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting focused on transformation of the tourism sector through policy action on MSMEs and community development

COVID-19 pandemic impacts severely on WHO European Region

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on countries’ health systems and economies, but its impact on the 11 smallest countries in the WHO European Region – many of which rely on tourism as a large part of their national economy – has been particularly severe.

Tourism leaders discuss on geopolitical and sustainability challenges

Ljubljana

The heads of Europe’s national tourism boards convened in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 18-20 May 2022 for the 103rd General Meeting of the European Travel Commission (ETC). This meeting, which was hosted by the Slovenian Tourist Board, brought together CEOs of national tourism authorities (NTOs) from across Europe and ETC associate members from private industry to discuss the state of play for Europe’s tourism sector and risks facing its restart following the pandemic. The meeting had a record participation, seeing 31 of its 34 members in attendance.

ETC extends complimentary membership to Ukraine’s tourism agency

 

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) reached a decision to invite the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine (SATD) to join the organisation with a complimentary three-year membership.

The decision was made during the 103rd General Meeting that is taking place on 18-20 May in Ljubljana, hosted by the Slovenian Tourist Board.

What will Sava Center look like?

 

The Sava Center project is attracting interest from the entire regional meetings industry. The long-awaited thorough reconstruction officially began on December 23. It was announced that the Sava Center will preserve its purpose in new splendour and boast the most modern conference halls in the region.

Results of AACO 54th Annual General Meeting

 Doha – AACO 54th Annual General Meeting, that was held today in Doha-Qatar, decided the adoption of “net zero emissions” target as of 2050, based on the following strategy which relates to the joint responsibility of all sectors concerned with civil aviation.

USTOA Chief at First Malta-Israel Joint Promotion in the US

 

The first-ever joint promotion of the Malta Tourism Authority and the Israel Ministry of Tourism in North America was held recently at the Park East Synagogue in New York City. H.E. Keith Azzopardi, Malta’s Ambassador to the US in Washington, and H.E. Vanessa Frazier, Malta’s representative to the UN in New York, co-hosts of the event both gave welcome remarks. This Malta Israel event was organized under the auspices of the Culture Diplomacy Fund of Malta’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

China Eastern Airlines to Host 78th IATA AGM in Shanghai

 

Boston - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. 

Trip.com Group chairman James Liang meets Bulgarian Minister of Tourism, Stela Baltova, to boost Group's European cooperation amid global travel recovery

 

SINGAPORE, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 21 July, Trip.com Group chairman and co-founder, James Liang, met with Bulgarian Minister of Tourism, Stela Baltova, to discuss further cooperation between the leading travel service provider and rising destination Bulgaria. The meeting took place at Ministry of Tourism in Sofia, Bulgaria, and focused on areas of collaboration and opportunities for expansion between the two parties to promote the return of outbound tourism to the Balkan Black Sea destination.

Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO meeting

 Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, are among the global tourism officials who will visit Jamaica to attend the blended staging of the UNWTO’s 66th Regional Commission of the Americas (CAM) on June 24. The trip will mark Mr. Pololikashvili’s first visit to the English-speaking Caribbean.

EIC welcomes new certified meeting professionals

 

WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme is recognised around the world as a badge of excellence in the events industry. Today, EIC announced 78 professionals who earned their CMP or CMP-Healthcare designation in May 2021. View the full list here.

Groups360 Launches Global Direct Booking Solution for Group Room Blocks with Hilton

 NASHVILLE, TN - Groups360 and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the global launch of GroupSync Engage, the hospitality industry’s first integrated direct booking solution for group room blocks, across the majority of the Hilton portfolio. Incorporated into Hilton’s central reservation system, GroupSync, which will begin rolling out globally this month, will provide event planners with the ability to view real-time availability and book guest room blocks for small groups at 5,000 hotels within Hilton’s global portfolio.