Destination News
13.1 million people flying to Spain in September
Spain's Ministry of Tourism announced that 13.1 million reservations have been made for air travel to the country in September.
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Vahdet Ayaz
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Vahdet Ayaz is an Editor at IMWF Insider, specializing in news writing, editing, interviews, and research. He began his journalism career in the Foreign News Department of Demirören News Agency, where he gained six years of experience in the media industry. His areas of coverage include MICE, tourism, destination weddings, hospitality, aviation, technology, and global industry developments. At IMWF Insider, he follows international trends and developments across these sectors, bringing relevant global news and industry insights to readers. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydın University.
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Wedding News
Couples have clearer intentions when choosing wedding venues
UK couples are researching wedding venues before making contact, with clearer intentions and greater demand for venue visits.
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Destination News
Austria records 41 million overnight stays between May and July
Austria's Ministry of Tourism announced that 41.87 million overnight stays were recorded across the country between May and July 2026, while 5.97 million visitors arrived in the country in July alone.
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Industry News
Global conflicts create instability in the MICE sector
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) noted in a statement in May that global conflicts are causing instability in the MICE sector.
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Industry News
India launches MICE initiative: Conference Ambassador Program for Mumbai
Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in India announced the Conference Ambassador Program to help bring conferences and business events to Mumbai.
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Wedding News
AI use on the rise in UK couples' wedding planning
According to the 2026 UK Weddings Report by UK-based Bridebook, British couples have started using AI-powered tools when planning their weddings.
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Conferences & Meetings
BRICS tourism officials meet in India
Tourism officials from BRICS countries met in Jaipur, India, as part of the 2nd Working Group Meeting.
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Conferences & Meetings
China completes preparations for 26th International Investment and Trade Fair
Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji announced that preparations have been completed for the 26th China International Investment and Trade Fair, which will be held from September 8-11.
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Event News
Turistrends 2026 held in Brazil
Turistrends 2026, which aimed to bring together the tourism sector in Brazil, was held in the city of Goiânia on August 25.
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Event News
Taiwan participates in NATAS Holidays 2026
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) participated in the NATAS Holidays 2026 travel fair held in Singapore on August 21-23.
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Destination News
Mexico earns $30 million from cruise tourism
Mexico's Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora said that more than 300,000 passengers were hosted at the Port of Mazatlán between January and August 2026, generating $30 million in revenue.
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Industry News
Switzerland to fund 10 film festivals between 2027 and 2029
Switzerland will support 10 film festivals with CHF 4 million between 2027 and 2029, the Swiss Federal Office of Culture (BAK) announced.
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Destination News
Vietnam's new tourism approach: Visitor Spending, Not Visitor Numbers
Do Cam Tho, Head of Planning and Finance at the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, said Vietnam is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to visitor spending and economic value.
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Destination News
Thailand expects more than 5 million Chinese visitors by the end of 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said more than 3 million Chinese visitors arrived between January and August 2026, with the figure expected to exceed 5 million by year-end.
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Event News
Azerbaijan Participated in PATA Travel Mart 2026
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) and four local partners from the tourism sector participated in PATA Travel Mart 2026, held in Malaysia.
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