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Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026

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Skift Take: In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Anthem by Katherine Jenkins to herald handover of global culinary event to Wales

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The playing of an anthem by Welsh superstar Katherine Jenkins, OBE, at a ceremony in Asia will be the launchpad to Wales hosting a global culinary event in 2026, described as “a once in a generation opportunity”. Katherine is founder of Cygnet Gin, a CAW sponsor.

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Wales to host the world’s biggest culinary event in 2026

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The world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation.

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Virtual Event Benefits You Need To Know in 2022

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The idea of organising events virtually was always the second choice in pre-pandemic times. However, virtual events took the industry by storm during the pandemic. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. The answer is yes.

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World Cup Host Cities: A Magnet for Meetings and Events

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Skift Take: North American destinations are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup, and the investment they make in their cities can help attract meetings and events. — Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils First Phase of $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

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The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. An unveiling event last week, hosted in partnership with TED, featured a discussion with Venetian Resort executives. The renovation, designed by Woogmaster Studio, reflects feedback from the resort’s meetings and events clients throughout its 25-year history.

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IWA chooses Glasgow for 2026

Event Industry News

The International Water Association (IWA) is to bring its 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, following a collaborative bid that included the venue, VisitScotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau, and its ambassadors in IWA UK.

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