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Eventful flavours Part 1

From show kitchens and 3D projection mapping to hyper-local sourcing and brain food, creative innovation is reshaping every bite of corporate event catering

Business Events Australia expands India team

Sharmishtha Patange has been appointed business events manager – India at Business Events Australia, effective June 8, 2026. Based in India, she will support the implementation of the organisation’s distribution strategies and partnerships across the...

Secure Wi-Fi, better acoustics, and less alcohol: IACC report captures shifting meeting demands

The global meetings sector is investing heavily in experience, connectivity, and sustainability, while continuing to prioritise foundational elements like natural light, acoustics, and F&B quality, according to International Association of Conference Centres' (IACC) 2026...

STB doubles down on strategic partnerships to anchor MICE growth

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is accelerating the growth momentum of its business events sector through high-level alliances designed to insulate its pipeline from rising global costs and logistical uncertainties. At the recently-concluded IMEX Frankfurt...

Darwin wins bid for 2032 global rural women’s conference

Darwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World’s (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, marking the organisation's first world congress following its centenary in 2029. Northern Territory Business Events...

Staging a ONEderland

Encore Event Technologies successfully orchestrated a massive 23-day incentive programme for 12,000 Amway China delegates across multiple Bangkok venues. The complex production blended advanced staging technology with local cultural immersion, marking the largest incentive event held at Iconsiam to date

NZICC all set for Meetings 2026 next week

Meetings 2026 will kick off next week from June 16 to 18 at the newly-opened New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland. Organised by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the event will bring together...

Ayana Bali’s Grand Ballroom to debut in September

Ayana Bali will launch a new 1,850m2 Grand Ballroom on September 1, 2026, anchoring a major expansion of its meetings and events infrastructure. Designed by architecture firm Gensler, the pillarless venue features nine-metre ceilings and...