The city of Quito has been chosen as the official host of PCMA Convening LATAM 2026, one of the most important events in the MICE industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) in Latin America. Organised by the renowned PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association), this international conference will turn Ecuador’s capital into the home of the continent’s events industry in 2026.

In a move set to excite shoppers and travellers alike, Australia’s premium department store David Jones has announced a landmark loyalty partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer. The partnership comes as the retailer prepares to launch its new world-class loyalty program, David Jones Rewards, later this year.

For the first time, David Jones shoppers will be able to earn and redeem either David Jones Rewards Points or Qantas Points, giving millions of Australians more choice every time they shop at the retailer’s 40 stores and online.

Boeing will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

“We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance,” said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. “We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners at Le Bourget to demonstrate the work underway to restore trust and move Boeing forward.”

Boeing will exhibit various commercial and defense capabilities, autonomous technologies and comprehensive services. The static displays will feature customer commercial jets and defense fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber accounts.

Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK. To celebrate the new partnership, AerClub members who link their AerClub and Uber accounts via the Uber app and complete a journey before July 31st will receive 500 bonus Avios.