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Global Hospitality Expansion: What It Means for Africa's MICE Sector

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Global Hospitality Expansion: What It Means for Africa's MICE Sector

From new luxury resorts to sustainability drives and risk mapping, global hospitality trends are shaping opportunities for Africa's MICE industry. Here's what event planners need to know.

6 November 2026Read analysis

Nigeria 2027: INEC removes 1.6 million names from voter register

Just over two months before Nigeria’s general elections, the electoral commission says it has purged more than 1.6 million irregular voter records and identified at least 54 staff members suspected of involvement.

The Africa Report·5h ago·industry

127 events in 92 days – ADI LIVE delivers a record-breaking summer of sport

Sports presentation and live event specialist ADI has completed the biggest quarter of live event delivery in its history, supporting more than 25 major sporting events across 12 countries, with a combined in-person audience exceeding 10 million during Q3. Across the 92-day quarter, ADI delivered 34

Event Industry News·6h ago·industry

Meet In Wales to Partner with Google XI and StoryCraft Lab at IBTM

Meet In Wales is partnering with both Google’s Experience Institute (XI) and creative think tank StoryCraft Lab to create a specialist session at IBTM World this year, combining international experience design expertise together with the destination’s authentic sense of belonging.  Taking place

Event Industry News·6h ago·incentives

Suspended SA Tourism CEO case still unresolved

The disciplinary case against suspended SA Tourism CEO Nombulelo Guliwe remains unresolved with…

Tourism Update·6h ago·industry

New resort opens in Zanzibar

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Tanzania with Iberostar Selection Zanzibar…

Tourism Update·6h ago·incentives

Gondwana launches new camping experience and hotel

Gondwana Collection Namibia has added two new offers to its portfolio: Canyon Wild Camping and The…

Tourism Update·7h ago·incentives

Sledge: Five trends that are set to shape 2027 – The practices defining the future of events and marketing

The creative comes out on top With AI at our fingertips we can all play, explore and imagine how events might look and feel, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the ideas it generates are feasible, and ensuring they land isn’t in everyone’s wheelhouse, it requires a very specific skillset. A company’s

Event Industry News·7h ago·industry

FFAIR Launches Localisation Feature to Deliver Multi-Language Exhibitor Manuals

FFAIR has today announced the launch of multi-language manual support as a new feature of its platform, enabling event organisers to deliver a localised exhibitor experience across international events for the first time. The new feature allows event teams to build and manage multi-language exhibito

Event Industry News·8h ago·exhibitions

US shows it can’t afford to lose South Africa despite AGOA, G20 exclusions

Departments in the Trump administration as well as America’s digital giants – including Amazon, Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, SpaceX and Zipline – are making a beeline for Cape Town’s Africa Tech Festival.

The Africa Report·8h ago·industry

IBTM World 2026 prepares to ‘Meet the Moment’ with expanded tech focus and new highlights

With less than a week until the eagerly awaited IBTM World 2026 opens in Barcelona, the organisers expect to welcome nearly 12,000 international event professionals for an immersive three days of breakthrough innovations, serious business and quality connections. With a host of new features designed

Event Industry News·9h ago·industry

Dusit opens two hotels in Yangon, Myanmar

The post Dusit opens two hotels in Yangon, Myanmar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Dusit opens two hotels in Yangon, Myanmar The post Dusit opens two hotels in Yangon, Myanmar appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·industry

NHAAN Resort unveils Plait, a riverside dining experience

The post NHAAN Resort unveils Plait, a riverside dining experience appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. NHAAN Resort unveils Plait, a riverside dining experience The post NHAAN Resort unveils Plait, a riverside dining experience appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·incentives

Grand Mercure unveils new hotel in Krabi

The post Grand Mercure unveils new hotel in Krabi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Grand Mercure unveils new hotel in Krabi The post Grand Mercure unveils new hotel in Krabi appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·14h ago·incentives

2GO Group Named Cruise Ship Entertainment of the Year – Philippines for the Second Year

The post 2GO Group Named Cruise Ship Entertainment of the Year – Philippines for the Second Year appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The recognition celebrates 2GO Travel’s continuous transformation of sea travel into an immersive journey that brings Philippine tourism and

Travel Daily Media·17h ago·industry

Overtourism crisis deepens into 2027 as global travel arrivals set new records

The post Overtourism crisis deepens into 2027 as global travel arrivals set new records appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global experts think we won’t be seeing the end of overtourism any time soon, and it may spill over into 2027. The post Overtourism crisis deepens int

Travel Daily Media·21h ago·industry

Rising room supply and softer demand challenge Gulf hotel market

The post Rising room supply and softer demand challenge Gulf hotel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Gulf hotel market faces a challenging winter season as weaker international demand, falling occupancy and softer room rates weigh on hospitality performance. At

Travel Daily Media·21h ago·incentives

Hyatt signs first Saudi franchise deals for Riyadh hotels

The post Hyatt signs first Saudi franchise deals for Riyadh hotels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Hyatt signs first Saudi franchise deals for Riyadh hotels The post Hyatt signs first Saudi franchise deals for Riyadh hotels appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Travel Daily Media·21h ago·industry

Global hospitality rethinks employee wellness rules as post-pandemic staffing crunch drives burnout

The post Global hospitality rethinks employee wellness rules as post-pandemic staffing crunch drives burnout appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The service with a smile aspect of global hospitality is there to help guests feel at home despite being far from everything fami

Travel Daily Media·21h ago·incentives

Why One of the Oldest Meetings Agencies Decided to “Burn Down the Building”

Creative Group’s rebuild around data and design shows where agencies are heading, and what AI-first clients will be expecting from them.

Skift Meetings·23h ago·industry

Two great names. One bold future for venue hospitality.

Two of the most respected names in British venue hospitality have come together. Restaurant Associates Venues and its teams have joined Company of Cooks, creating one specialist brand dedicated to delivering exceptional food, drink and experiences to clients and customers in distinctive cultural, he

Event Industry News·1d ago·incentives

Irish Running Show announced for Dublin following successful NI debut

Runners from across the island of Ireland are being invited to the RDS in Dublin on 6 and 7 February 2027 for a weekend of expert advice, running brands and activities designed for everyone from first-time 5K participants to experienced marathon runners. The Irish Running Show will bring together th

Event Industry News·1d ago·industry

CSIR plans hospitality development in Pretoria

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is seeking private-sector partners to…

Tourism Update·1d ago·incentives

People on the Move

Zambia appoints new Minister of Tourism Princess Kasune has been appointed Zambia’s new Minister of…

Tourism Update·1d ago·industry

RainFocus Gives Claude Access to Live Event Data — and the Power to Change It

RainFocus is moving AI beyond analyzing event data to modifying registrations, schedules, and other operational records. But human approval isn’t automatic, leaving event organizers responsible for deciding how much control to give AI.

Skift Meetings·1d ago·industry
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