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Future-Proofing MICE Careers: What African Planners Must Know

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Future-Proofing MICE Careers: What African Planners Must Know

The Events Industry Council's new Pathways initiative is reshaping how event professionals grow their careers. Here's what it means for Africa's MICE sector.

16 October 2026Read analysis

The London Display Company: Superhero Suppliers

THE LONDON DISPLAY COMPANY Meet the team behind the transformation We’re a team of passionate individuals who love turning ambitious ideas into outstanding physical spaces. Each member of our team brings their own expertise—from creative thinking and meticulous project management to highly ski

Event Industry News·1h ago·industry

Future Focus: Data & Analytics – Turning Event Data into Smarter Decisions

Event Industry News Future Focus Series Data has become one of the most valuable tools in the events industry. From understanding delegate behaviour to measuring engagement and proving return on investment, event organisers now have access to more information than ever before. But collecting data is

Event Industry News·1h ago·meetings

Digital education project in Victoria Falls delivers big numbers

An educational project in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, co-funded by event industry foundation Meeting Needs, is delivering digital skills to local youngsters aged 17-30. A grant of £6900 that purchased and installed 30 computers six months ago is already paying huge dividends by helping 386 students! T

Event Industry News·3h ago·meetings

Purpose Driven Events – Sustainability, Accessibility & Inclusion in Unique Venues

Following on from Beyond the Myth: The Modern Reality of Unique Venues, the second panel at the Unique Venues of London showcase explored how venues can deliver more sustainable, accessible and inclusive events. Featuring Matt Gray (event:decision), Claire Gardner (Eventful), Sophie Linin (Royal Mus

Event Industry News·3h ago·exhibitions

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City introduces bespoke character-led family experiences with iBear

The post ibis Styles Manila Araneta City introduces bespoke character-led family experiences with iBear appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The iBear line-up spans themed accommodation, fully hosted children’s celebrations, and bespoke retail merchandise, reinforcing the pr

Travel Daily Media·3h ago·industry

Nineteen Group acquires FIT Show from Montgomery Group

Nineteen Group has acquired FIT Show from Montgomery Group, adding the UK’s leading dedicated trade event for the windows, doors and glazing industry to its established portfolio of events serving the built environment. FIT Show brings together manufacturers, suppliers, installers, architects,

Event Industry News·3h ago·industry

Phone Locker®

Phone Locker® is a patented lockable phone pouch designed to help event organisers take control of mobile phone use without taking phones away from their owners. Used across live music, entertainment, theatre, corporate events, product launches, VIP experiences and major venues, Phone Locker® provid

Event Industry News·4h ago·industry

JW Marriott Khao Lak appoints Varun Babbar as hotel manager

The post JW Marriott Khao Lak appoints Varun Babbar as hotel manager appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. JW Marriott Khao Lak appoints Varun Babbar as hotel manager The post JW Marriott Khao Lak appoints Varun Babbar as hotel manager appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·7h ago·incentives

Beyond Green expands with new hotels in Costa Rica and Spain

The post Beyond Green expands with new hotels in Costa Rica and Spain appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Beyond Green expands with new hotels in Costa Rica and Spain The post Beyond Green expands with new hotels in Costa Rica and Spain appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·7h ago·industry

Agoda and Busan partnership boosts tourism growth

The post Agoda and Busan partnership boosts tourism growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Agoda and Busan partnership boosts tourism growth The post Agoda and Busan partnership boosts tourism growth appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·7h ago·industry

Southeast Asian tourism embraces ‘shared ground’ planning as climate, overtourism pressures surge

The post Southeast Asian tourism embraces ‘shared ground’ planning as climate, overtourism pressures surge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The architectural concept of shared ground shifts the focus from creating isolated, luxury destination objects to desig

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·incentives

From Ancient Celtic Ritual to Global Tourism Draw: How Halloween Became Big Business

The post From Ancient Celtic Ritual to Global Tourism Draw: How Halloween Became Big Business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. More than 2,000 years after its origins in Ireland, Halloween has evolved into a global celebration — and destinations are increasingly using it

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·industry

Artotel Group expands in Central Java with new hotel management

The post Artotel Group expands in Central Java with new hotel management appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Artotel Group expands in Central Java with new hotel management The post Artotel Group expands in Central Java with new hotel management appeared first on Travel Dai

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·incentives

Westin Resort Ubud celebrates 2027 with cultural showcase

The post Westin Resort Ubud celebrates 2027 with cultural showcase appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Westin Resort Ubud celebrates 2027 with cultural showcase The post Westin Resort Ubud celebrates 2027 with cultural showcase appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·exhibitions

U.S. Ski Resorts Disappear From Canadian Trade Show, but It’s Not All About Politics

American ski resorts began abandoning an Ottawa trade show before U.S.-Canada relations soured. Now, even as Canadian bookings show signs of recovery, some exhibitors have no plans to return. For organizers, the bigger challenge may be proving that trade shows are still worth the investment.

Skift Meetings·18h ago·exhibitions

How Meeting Professionals Can Put AI to Work

Cvent’s Stephanie Sweetland shares how event teams can prioritize AI opportunities, streamline workflows and reclaim time for more meaningful attendee experiencesEditor’s note: This summary of the webinar transcript was created […] The post How Meeting Professionals Can Put AI to W

Smart Meetings·19h ago·meetings

Building an avocado oil export business from Kenya

The former investment banker who co-founded an avocado oil company now selling throughout the world.

How We Made It In Africa·20h ago·industry

Branchout Productions

Branchout is a creative production agency that turns ambitious ideas into powerful, memorable audience experiences. We bring together creative thinking, storytelling, content, technology and production, bridging the gap between creative ambition and technical execution. From the first spark of an id

Event Industry News·21h ago·industry

Branchout Productions: Confidence is built before show day

For event organisers, confidence in your creative production partner matters. When you are responsible for an audience, a brand, a budget and a live moment, you need confidence in the people standing alongside you. But where does that confidence come from? It comes from people who understand the obj

Event Industry News·21h ago·industry

US$1.2bn tourism corridor planned for East Africa

A proposed US$1.2 billion investment in tourism and supporting infrastructure across Kenya, Uganda and…

Tourism Update·23h ago·industry

New experiences proposed around Cradle of Humankind

Tourism stakeholders in the region west of Johannesburg, which includes part of the Cradle of…

Tourism Update·23h ago·industry

Travellers keen on electronic tipping

Last week, Tourism Update asked whether clients on safari trips would be more likely to tip if they…

Tourism Update·1d ago·industry

Senior political and industry leaders to join Wales business events and economic growth roundtable

Senior figures from politics, local government and the business events sector will meet at Celtic Manor Resort to discuss how business events can support Wales’ economic growth, innovation and trade. Hosted by The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, in partnership with Newport City Council, the All-Par

Event Industry News·1d ago·incentives

Small stage, big impact: The Stage Bus unveils Stage Box Mini

Getting a professional stage into a restricted site, setting it up quickly and powering the show can be a challenge for event organisers. The Stage Bus has developed the Stage Box Mini to address some of these practical hurdles, bringing sound, lighting and AV together in a compact mobile

Event Industry News·1d ago·industry
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