As the world’s top travel fair, ITB Berlin is entering its final hours, drawing attendees from around the globe. With over 5,500 exhibitors representing 170

The sixth Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi, themed “A Matter of Time,” ended today, bringing together over 200 speakers and 1,150 attendees from 90 nations. Leaders from arts, music, public policy, design, heritage, media, museums, and technology sectors discussed how culture can transform societies and communities worldwide. They emphasized the urgent need to integrate culture into global sustainable development efforts.

“Change can happen at any time: the time to act is now,” His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak declared in the closing panel. “What we have accomplished at this Summit is to create a safe ground, a connecting point between East and West. We pledge to make this Summit a place, year on year, where intellectual thought and discussion can flourish, and dialogue can expand. A platform where we can discuss challenges and offer tangible solutions. We look forward to welcoming you back to Abu Dhabi, your second home, next year.”

Allied Market Research recently published a report titled “MICE Industry Market by Event Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032.” According to the report, the international MICE ( The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry reached a value of $598.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $2,309.4 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2023 to 2032.

The growth of the MICE industry is driven by several factors. The industry has increasingly embraced hybrid and virtual event formats, enabling greater reach and convenience for global participants to attend exhibitions and conferences without the need for physical presence.

Questex, a leading company in information and event services focused on the experience economy sector, has proudly announced that six of its events in the Hospitality, Wellness, and Technology sectors have been recognized by Trade Show Executive for their rapid growth.

“We are extremely proud to be honored by Trade Show Executive. 2023 was an incredible year for our events. We are delighting our audiences with unforgettable experiences and in return we are seeing very strong Net Promoter Scores. We’re also keeping our communities engaged with year-round digital touchpoints. We are living up to our motto – It Happens Here,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex.

Is our creativity being hindered by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology?

The increasing use of technology in the creative industry raises concerns about the impact on human creativity. Exploring the potential of creativity will be a central theme at AIME 2024.

“AI is never going to take away from creativity. If they think it is, they’re not creative,” said Fernando Barraza. Who has been in the creative industry since he was 13 years old.

February 2024 sees the Austin Convention Center abuzz with a diverse array of five dynamic events, ranging from tech education to RV expos, showcasing innovation and expertise.

Today at KOMTAR, the team behind the IAA World Congress, together with the Penang state government as their partner, shared their excitement and readiness to host the prestigious 45th International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress from March 6-8, 2024.

If you compare today’s travel and hospitality sector to previous incarnations, you’ll notice that technology has transformed how business gets conducted. It has eased the lives of travellers, service providers, aggregators and every single party involved in any stage of …