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Bahrain has strengthened its position as a leading destination for international business events after Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) secured a long-term agreement to host the next three editions of the International Downstream Conference and Exhibition (IDCE), further reinforcing the Kingdom's growing role on the global MICE stage. by Archie Marshall || 22 Juli 2026 Signed between Exhibition World Bahrain and the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA), the agreement will see the

2025 was a pivotal year for Palexpo: After the years of the COVID pandemic, the exhibition center is returning to stability, its program is shining in new splendor, significant structural improvements have been made, and ambitions for the future of events have been strengthened. by Palexpo || June 17, 2026 Palexpo confirms its successful trajectory with 99 events of regional and international significance, 705,777 visitors, and an economic impact of CHF 294 million. In a

The unabated growth of Korea as a MICE destination led to a record number of visitors in 2025, with around 50 percent more visitors than before the pandemic. The high-quality event centers are consistently recognized for their environmentally friendly design, featuring rainwater harvesting systems and solar technologies. The world-famous K-culture, with its K-pop and the Gangnam district in the capital city of Seoul, is also a major draw for MICE guests in Korea. By Urs Sei

Pet Fair Asia 2026 is placing sustainability firmly at the heart of the pet industry’s future with the launch of EcoPaws Asia, a new initiative developed in partnership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) to spotlight environmentally responsible innovation, ESG progress, and sustainable manufacturing across Asia’s rapidly growing pet market. by Archie Marshall || 16 June 2026 Set to debut at Pet Fair Asia 2026 from 19–23 August 2026 at the Shanghai New International E