This Week's Headlines
TICA pushes for state-level action on Middle East disruptions
Rising fuel costs and a softening Middle Eastern market are beginning to weigh on Thailand’s business events sector, with longhaul bookings bearing the brunt...
Industry leaders call for prioritisation of Return on Experience
Business events must move away from being performative and overcrowded, as the industry enters...
IBTM Asia Pacific targets 2027 Bangkok launch
IBTM Asia Pacific will debut at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre from...
Cairns Convention Centre rolls out three-year Reconciliation Action Plan
The Cairns Convention Centre has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028, a...
PPHG debuts Every Meeting Matters campaign following global MICE upgrades
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has unveiled Every Meeting Matters, a global business events...
Q&A
As India bolsters its business events infrastructure with world-class venues, the industry’s focus is shifting toward global marketing, aggressive bidding support, and ecosystem development. Chander Mansharamani, vice chairman of the India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), outlines the strategic roadmap for India to compete on the world stage
UFI 2025 Medal of Honour recipient Chen Xianjin looks back on 40 years of industry leadership, sharing insights on the current state of China’s market, and how to retain the workforce of tomorrow
Technology
Jublia launches AI chatbots for event websites and public users
AI-powered event technology provider, Jublia, has launched Ask Judy AI in Public Mode, an extension of its widely adopted event assistant, Ask Judy AI....
New technology is reshaping attendee experiences, but inclusivity and data protection...
Augmented and mixed reality (AR and MR) are set to revolutionise the business events...
Trip.Biz presents suite of solutions for better travel management
Trip.Biz, the corporate travel management brand of Trip.com Group, has unveiled the Trip.Biz Product Matrix, a suite of...
Evexus takes flight in APAC on July 4
Evexus, an event management software solution from Australia, will launch in Asia-Pacific on July...
Intelligence
As companies scale across borders, a new SAP Concur study reveals that South-east Asian corporate travel management is moving from simple cost control to...
Transportation incidents and health-related risks rank as top concerns for business travellers worldwide, according to BCD Travel’s Research & Intelligence's survey of 1,284 business...
Employee engagement is key driver for meetings and events in Asia:...
Three in four businesses across Asia (74 per cent) now cite employee engagement as...
Rising costs, GST pressures drive tighter controls: Thomas Cook (India), SOTC...
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have released the inaugural...
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Future stages (part 2)
Seven groundbreaking venues in Asia-Pacific are setting new standards for
space, technology, and sustainability across the region
Future stages (part 1)
Seven groundbreaking venues in Asia-Pacific are setting new standards for
space, technology, and sustainability across the region
Root and rise
Fuelled by a fresh campaign and major venue upgrades, Kuala Lumpur’s business events sector anticipates 2026 will be its strongest post-lockdown year
Time to shine
Vietnam is emerging as a regional business events powerhouse, capitalising on infrastructure, diverse event offerings, and integrated bleisure experiences
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok
The newly-opened Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok anchors the One Bangkok development with cosmopolitan elegance. Featuring the city's largest ballroom and a spectacular new penthouse suite, it delivers exceptional hardware and deeply authentic, soulful service for business and leisure travellers alike
Mama Shelter Zurich
Behind the imposing, Brutalist concrete that defines Zurich’s Oerlikon district lies a surprising secret. While its exterior honours the neighbourhood’s industrial roots, stepping inside Mama Shelter reveals a vibrant, neon-soaked world that is a far cry from its rigid shell
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A polished urban retreat designed for business travellers, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown combines thoughtful design, seamless service, and exceptional facilities.
