Destination Analysis
Egypt’s North Coast is being reshaped by $86 billion in investment
Ras El Hekma, Alam Al Roum and SouthMED are transforming Egypt’s North Coast into a year-round international Mediterranean destination.
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Vahdet Ayaz
Editor
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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Hotel News
Conrad Koh Samui takes luxury stays into a private wellness residence
Conrad Koh Samui’s new 766-square-metre The Pearl villa combines a private spa, a 20-metre infinity pool and an outdoor cinema, taking luxury hospitality toward a more personalised residential model.
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Wedding News
Udaipur is reaching a new price threshold for destination weddings
Peak-season prices are rising rapidly in Udaipur, one of India’s strongest destination wedding markets, pushing the city’s leading palace hotels beyond the reach of even some high-income couples.
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Event News
Orlando becomes a four-day meeting point for 7,000 CIOs
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is set to bring together more than 7,000 CIOs and senior technology executives in Orlando this October.
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Market Intelligence
MICE competition is moving toward incentive platforms
Odisha has launched a new digital platform for financial support applications in MICE and destination weddings, adding a new layer to competition in the events economy.
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Event News
UNTOLD Dubai is building a temporary city, not just a festival
Last year’s edition used more than 380 trucks, a main stage weighing over 500 tonnes and a 267,000-square-metre site. UNTOLD Dubai returns to Dubai Parks and Resorts in November.
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Trends
Competition in destination weddings is shifting toward incentives
Ras Al Khaimah’s 2026 programme shows how incentives, airport support and easier marriage procedures are becoming part of destination wedding competition.
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Market Intelligence
City-level planning will become more important for corporate travel budgets
Amex GBT’s 2027 forecasts show that hotel rate increases will vary significantly from city to city, making more localised planning increasingly important for corporate travel budgets.
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Destination Analysis
India is shifting from tourism volume to value
CBRE’s new report shows that India, with around 450,000 rooms in its organised hotel sector, is increasingly focusing on MICE, medical tourism, wellness and sustainable tourism.
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Hotel News
Phu Quoc raises the stakes in Asia’s all-Inclusive resort market
Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam will bring the brand’s all-inclusive model to Asia with 1,700 rooms, expanding the scale of Vietnam’s luxury resort market.
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Destination Analysis
Doha expands its events economy throughout the year
Doha's 2026 events calendar, ranging from luxury exhibitions and investment forums to security events and sports, shows how Qatar is diversifying its MICE economy.
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Destination Analysis
Egypt is seeking new growth in MICE and destination weddings
Sharm El-Sheikh's resort capacity, Cairo's events infrastructure and new investments are strengthening Egypt's position for major international events and destination weddings.
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Market Intelligence
MENASA is emerging as a new growth hub for business travel and MICE
Business travel and international meetings are growing across MENASA, while new infrastructure investments are strengthening the region’s position in the global MICE market.
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Destination Analysis
Mombasa is moving beyond coastal tourism through MICE
Mombasa, one of Kenya's leading coastal destinations, is seeking a stronger position in the MICE market through new convention infrastructure and international events.
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Airline News
Airlines are looking for more valuable passengers, not just more passengers
Airlines across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania are expanding premium cabins and long-haul investments in an effort to increase revenue per passenger.
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