The size of sports events market was worth $184.61 billion in 2021 and it is expected to go up to $609.07 billion in 2031.

Maximise your business in 2024 by attending key travel industry events worldwide. From ITB Berlin 2024 and Arabian Travel Market 2024 to World Travel Market London 2024, these trade shows offer unparalleled business networking, travel and tourism insights, and versatile collaboration opportunities.

Don’t miss these influential travel trade shows to stay informed, connect with industry leaders, and propel your travel business forward.

When it comes to ensuring the success of classic events, festivals, pop-up events, and permanent installations, the use of professional equipment plays a pivotal role. BOE INTERNATIONAL, a significant source of information for the industry, is set to showcase a comprehensive range of leading technology providers on January 17 and 18, 2024. These providers offer cutting-edge products and applications in lighting, sound, video, rigging, stage construction, and exhibition stand construction. The growing demand for integrated network and monitoring functionality at events will also be addressed. BOE’s technological offerings will include expert insights on utilizing digital solutions like tablets and TV elements, as well as integrating virtual and augmented reality applications and 3D projections.

The fifth annual Middle East and Africa Summit of Milken Institute will be arranged on December 7-8, 2023. It will be hosted at the Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi. The theme for this year is “Navigating Complexity through Collaboration,” stress on …

Civitatis, the premier technological platform facilitating the booking of Spanish-language activities, day trips, guided tours, and excursions globally across both B2C and B2B channels, has revealed substantial advancements in its array of products and supplier partnerships. Anticipating a notable surge in activities and collaborators by the end of 2023, the company has demonstrated remarkable progress.

Nicola Madden-Greig, OD, who serves as the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), was honored with the 2023 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award in Miami this past weekend.

On December 5, the “Macao･Creative City of Gastronomy” 2023 work meeting took place, marking a return to the physical format. During the session, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) provided attendees with updates on the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and Macao’s progress as a Creative City of Gastronomy, along with outlining the work plan for 2024.

IBTM World, renowned as the foremost event in the global business events industry, took place from November 28th to 30th, 2023, serving as a distinctive platform for fostering engagement, connections, and business interactions.

To empower professionals in the travel industry, the Advanced Social Media in Travel Training seminar, organized by ABTA, is set to take place on December 7, 2023, from 10:00 to 15:55 at ABTA’s venue in London.

Tourism Climate Action Initiatives

Introduced at COP25 in Glasgow (2021), the Glasgow Declaration marked a pivotal moment in climate commitment, with endorsers pledging to achieve Net-Zero by 2050 at the latest. Beyond this overarching goal, the signatories vowed to formulate and implement dedicated Climate Action plans aligned with the Declaration’s Five Pathways: Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, and Finance. This commitment extended globally, with notable progress highlighted in Dubai.