From Growth to Scale: Iyad Rasbey explains Ras Al Khaimah’s Strategic Push Across MICE and Weddings
February 19, 2026
As global business events and destination celebrations continue to evolve,
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As global business events and destination celebrations continue to evolve,
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Azerbaijan is accelerating its growth in MICE and destination weddings by targeting high-potential source markets across the CIS, Middle East, and South Asia, supported by infrastructure development and stronger international partnerships. In an interview with Elman Mammadov, Head of Business Events at the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, the story highlights how improved air connectivity, visa facilitation, and the Baku Convention Center have enhanced the destination’s competitiveness through 2026, alongside a growing luxury and upper-upscale hotel inventory that is enabling Azerbaijan to attract large-scale corporate events, association business, and international destination weddings.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reported another year
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In an interview with, Fiorenza Lipparini, Director General of Association Milano & Partners, she highlights Milan’s transformation into a dynamic innovation and MICE hub.
Exhibition World Bahrain hosted the ICCA Middle East Summit 2025, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position in the global MICE landscape. The event highlighted Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and growing visitor numbers, reflecting the country’s rising appeal as a leading destination for business events and tourism.
Oman at the World Travel Market. Oman showcased its tourism