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The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) opened its 2026 Global Conference yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, marking the first time the organisation is holding its flagship event in the Middle...

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has issued a stark warning to US Customs and Border Protection, arguing that proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) could derail international commerce and...

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has launched two new membership categories, Student Membership and In-house Planner Membership. Melissa Brown, CEO, ABEA, said the business events industry extends into many types of organisations from corporates, for-purpose, universities, associations,...

The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced a redesign of its Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, scheduled for May 10–14, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands. The refreshed format introduces a category-focused layout and two...

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has selected Kigali, Rwanda, and Muscat, Oman, as the host destinations for its 2027 and 2028 global congresses. The 66th ICCA Congress is scheduled for October 24-27, 2027,...

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has confirmed its new board of directors, which will serve as the association’s leadership body representing travel agencies across the Philippines. PTAA is the national association representing travel agencies...

PATA and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have formalised a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). APOLA is a not-for-profit organisation established to support the development of the outdoor lodging sector in...

PATA has entered into a partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a non-profit organisation representing hotels across Phuket in southern Thailand. Signed by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and PHA executive director Jayne...