Hotel News
Luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur are expanding MICE capacity
New luxury hotels preparing to open in Kuala Lumpur are investing not only in accommodation, but also in large-scale meeting, wedding and corporate event capacity.
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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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Market Intelligence
Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends generate billions for city economies
Formula 1 races generate hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity for host cities, from tourism and hotel occupancy to tax revenues.
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Wedding News
The venue is no longer just decor: The race for atmosphere is growing in 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are increasingly turning toward more distinctive, personal and experience-driven spaces in their venue and design choices.
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Destination Analysis
Ho Chi Minh City shifts MICE strategy from volume to value
Ho Chi Minh City is shifting its MICE strategy toward longer stays and higher visitor spending rather than simply increasing arrivals.
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Market Intelligence
Convention centres are growing again: Why are cities investing billions in MICE infrastructure?
From Los Angeles to Dubai, Dallas and Düsseldorf, major cities are rescaling their convention and exhibition centres through multibillion-dollar investments.
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Reports
Guest experience is becoming the new focus of 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are placing increasing emphasis on guest experience when planning their weddings.
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Market Intelligence
Türkiye's 2027 events calendar: 136 of 323 fairs concentrated in just three months
Türkiye's 2027 fair calendar includes 323 events, 99 of them international, while 136 are concentrated in September, October and November.
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Destination Analysis
How Riyadh is building a destination through events
As Riyadh places international events at the centre of its tourism and urban investment strategy, a new events calendar is taking shape in the city, extending towards Expo 2030.
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Wedding News
The balance of power is shifting in destination weddings: Hotels turn to wedding planners
As destination weddings evolve into multi-day travel experiences, the role of wedding planners within the industry is expanding.
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Insights
Destinations' new competitive edge: Attracting events, not just tourists
From international congresses to destination weddings, events are becoming more than a way for destinations to attract visitors, creating broader economic value across multiple sectors.
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Airline News
Turkish Airlines expands global network: Fleet, China and Istanbul Airport align in growth strategy
Turkish Airlines (THY) is continuing to expand its global connectivity through fleet investments, a growing network in China and increased operational capacity at Istanbul Airport.
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Conferences & Meetings
Antalya to bring the world’s climate agenda together for COP31
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will take place in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026.
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Trends
The AI era in MICE: AI moves behind the scenes of events
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the experimental stage in the MICE sector, taking on a more active role in the planning, management and measurement of events.
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Wedding News
74-room Bali resort closes exclusively for one wedding
Destination weddings in Bali are moving beyond the venue itself. Alila Ubud now offers couples the option to reserve the entire resort exclusively for their wedding group.
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Wedding News
The wedding destination is now on the move: Weddings take to the seas
Destination weddings are typically held on beaches, in historic cities or at private resorts. Cruise ships, however, are making the journey part of the celebration.
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