The global industry continues to evolve, with destinations rolling out new incentives, event planners adapting to extreme weather and policymakers grappling with travel infrastructure challenges. Catch up on this week’s top industry headlines impacting meetings and business travel.
Aviation and tourism officials are calling for the suspension of the EU’s Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) amid concerns that it could cause long waits at airports during the peak summer travel season. READ MORE
Panama has launched “Meet in Panama NOW,” offering rebates of up to $100,000 to attract new international conferences scheduled for September and October 2026. READ MORE
Extreme heat can disrupt meetings and events. Event planners are adapting by shifting outdoor activities to cooler morning or evening hours and building more flexibility into agendas. READ MORE
Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy to prioritize higher-value, wellness-focused travel over visitor volume. The new direction was unveiled at Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+). READ MORE
