June 2025 offers a range of significant international and regional events in the travel, business, and tourism sectors. These conferences bring together professionals across industries — from travel management to tech, policy, and sustainable tourism.
Below are three high-impact events to note this month.
Phocuswright Europe
📍 Barcelona, Spain
📅 June 11–13, 2025
Phocuswright Europe brings together leaders from across the travel ecosystem to explore how technology is reshaping the industry. The event emphasizes startup innovation, investment insights, and the future of travel commerce.
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Sessions on digital transformation and traveler behavior
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Startup showcases and market trend forecasts
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Panels with travel CEOs and venture capital firms
Business Travel Show Europe
📍 London, United Kingdom
📅 June 19–20, 2025
Held annually, the Business Travel Show Europe is the leading platform for corporate travel professionals to share strategies, discover new technologies, and explore sustainable practices in business mobility.
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Corporate travel procurement trends and supplier showcases
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Expert-led panels on risk management, duty of care, and carbon reporting
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Networking with travel buyers, TMCs, and industry analysts
UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum
📍 Cebu, Philippines
📅 June 26–27, 2025
This UN World Tourism Organization event focuses on how gastronomy can drive tourism growth while supporting sustainability and cultural identity. The 2025 edition, hosted in Cebu, will spotlight culinary tourism across Southeast Asia.
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Discussions on local food ecosystems and community-based tourism
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Presentations from policymakers, chefs, and cultural institutions
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Immersive regional culinary experiences
These events reflect evolving priorities in business travel: from digital innovation and sustainability to local cultural integration. For professionals and organizations involved in MICE, tourism strategy, or international development, June 2025 presents valuable opportunities to engage and stay informed.