A worsening of the current Euro debt crisis could have significant negative effects on U.S. business travel, according to a report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA).

Demand for space at IMEX America 2012 continues to grow following a successful launch show in October 2011.

AIBTM presents “ICCA Global Meetings” track with two 90-minute roundtable sessions

The Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) celebrates 20 years of success at its home in Melbourne.

Revealing its 2012 marketing plan, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) revealed its Believe in Thailand campaign will be sharpened to highlight Thailand’s ‘Diversity of Destinations’.

Hosting the 2012 WTTC Global Summit in Japan this year showcases the industry’s support to the region post-tsunami, organizers have said.

Targeting MICE growth Down Under, Tourism Australia has unveiled a new marketing campaign that will strengthen the sector by up to AU$16 million by 2020.

80% of booked exhibitors are returning from 2011.

Business travellers have been given a heads up with security experts revealing the most unstable destinations and likely threats for 2012 at the annual Security Risk Outlook presentation.

Welcoming over 38,000 participants from the four corners of the world Learn all about MICE and the tourism industry in Thailand The convention is expected to generate over 3,000 million baht in revenue

Renowned international destination management company, Wedgewood Travel Group will launch their business tourism services into the Asia Pacific market at A.I.M.E. (Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, 21 & 22 February, 2012) in Melbourne.

Almost 200 international buyers from around the world are expected to attend Meetings Africa 2012

Famed international exhibition organizer Mack Brooks Exhibitions Limited brings to Thailand for the first time the renowned Fastener Fair to cater demand of cost-effective fastening and fixing solutions in Thailand and its neighboring countries

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) have refreshed the show’s social program this year and are offering new networking opportunities on and off the show floor.

Often, some travel trade exhibitions communicate results inflating the numbers of attendees and claiming excellent evaluation of the show by the participants, without any proof.

"BOI" and the Ministry of Industry are collaborating TCEB to host HIA and CEO Forum at “BOI Fair 2011” by inviting international leaders including former British Prime Minister “Tony Blair, UNCTAD secretary general, ASEAN secretary general” as keynote speakers.

The IMEX Group today released predictions for the 2012 meetings, incentive travel and events market based on the US and global industry buzz from the inaugural IMEX America trade show in October plus post-show survey data.

MITM is the only MICE travel trade exhibition daring to request from its exhibitors to evaluate MITM, by answering five questions related to the event.

Business events, their economic and legacy impacts found a place amongst the discussion of carbon emissions, climate change and environmental politics alongside the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) have released the 2012 Education Program schedule and speakers, which for the first time, has been developed in collaboration with major industry association partners, in an effort to make content even more relevant and useful to attendees.

An exit survey of IMEX America hosted buyers has revealed that total orders placed onsite amounted to $281 million with an expected $1.9 billion worth of orders to be placed with exhibitors in the next nine months or so.

Thailand’s local Government has teamed up with local MICE leaders to launch an international campaign that will push a speedy recovery after recent flooding affected up to 24 events over the past month.

Europe Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (EMITE), held in partnership with Site and part of Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchanges, has announced its 2012 dates as 1-4 November, at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.