Events

🏆 International bookings to 16 North American host cities surge nearly 70% year-on-year due to a prominent football tournament from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Japan's travel demand explodes +250%, surpassing European nations. Monterrey sees a 40X increase, Guadalajara 12X, and Mexico City +150% in bookings. Japanese fans lead with over 30% booking multiple cities, particularly Dallas, Monterrey, and Los Angeles, reflecting fixture-based travel.

🏠 Influence Society, a digital marketing agency, will host its Summer Rooftop Mixer on June 30, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the PUBLIC Hotel ROOF in New York City. The event aims to unite hospitality leaders for networking, focusing on meaningful conversations without formal programming. This exclusive gathering, featuring hotel owners, executives, and marketing leaders, is part of the SOCIETIES series, fostering industry relationships and partnerships.

Hosted in partnership with EPIC and PRIMA, the June 30 event at PUBLIC Hotel ROOF will gather hospitality executives, marketers, creatives, and industry partners for an evening of curated networking…

🌍 Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain in June 2026 is projected to boost the economy by €90-125 million, particularly benefiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. Madrid expects €73.8 million from 1.8 million attendees, with 78% on food and beverage. Hotel prices rise by 4.5% to €298 per night; occupancy peaks at 87% on June 6. Barcelona sees increased demand with occupancy up 4-7%. Historical visits show significant economic and tourism impacts.

📈 Riyadh, 2 June 2026: The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia's Startup Den features entrepreneurs pitching in Riyadh for exposure, mentorship, and funding. Finalists include Abdulrahman Joud, Rakan Alrasheed, Nourah Alsadoon, Micaela Johnston, Sabrine Chennaoui, and Fayaz Ali. The winner receives a pass to FHS World in Dubai, September. Eligibility: Middle Eastern-based, 2-50 employees, up to $3M revenue, $2M funding. Judges: Rema Alyahya, Yasser Faisal AlSharif, Saad Shabbir. Last year's winner, Asif Alidina's Inntelo AI, expanded after winning.

🏨 Hotels can enter the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards from June 1-30. This third edition includes all lodging types worldwide, judged by online reviews from Tripadvisor, Booking.com, and Google. Data is analyzed by Stenden University South Africa. Winners will be announced in October 2026 for Europe, America, and APAC, and in November for Africa. The awards emphasize guest satisfaction and exceptional hospitality, with partners like Cendyn and Stayntouch enhancing this global celebration.

📰 Dusit Hotels and Resorts hosts Well-Fest 2026 in June, celebrating wellness across global properties. Activities include sunrise yoga, sound healing, and wellness dining. The wellness tourism sector hit $6.8 trillion in 2024 and aims for $10 trillion by 2029. The program follows the "Reset, Reconnect, Reignite" theme, focusing on rest, shared experiences, and renewed energy. Dusit Thani Bangkok offers Thai-inspired wellness, while Hua Hin and Phuket present activities like Muay Thai and beach walks.

📅 Shonali Devereaux, CEO of the Meetings Industry Association since November 2024, will join the Hotel Owner Conference on 3rd November 2026 at Prince Philip House, London. With 30 years of experience, including leadership roles in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, she also volunteers, lectures, and champions inclusivity. The conference gathers major industry figures to discuss operational and investment trends. Tickets and details are on the event's official website.

Melbourne, 19 May 2026 – RV park supply near U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has more than tripled year-on-year for the June 10–20 tournament window, according…