This Week's Headlines

Cebu bolsters global competitiveness with launch of first MICE guidebook

The Cebu MICE Alliance unveiled the Cebu MICE Guidebook at ATF 2026 on Wednesday afternoon. Formed through a partnership between the public and private sectors...

SMHCC doubles down on integrated districts to drive higher MICE yield

With business events delegates spending roughly five times more than leisure travellers, SM Hotels...

ICC Sydney invests in next-gen talent

The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by Legends Global, has launched the...

THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026 to focus on hospitality execution and...

THAIFEX - HOREC Asia returns for its third edition from March 11–13, 2026, at...

Melbourne to host world’s largest conference on lung cancer in 2029

Melbourne has secured the prestigious World Conference on Lung Cancer for 2029, a move...

Q&A

From alps to action

Martin Nydegger, CEO at Switzerland Tourism outlines Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau’s (SCIB) strategy for attracting knowledge-driven events, and helping visitors to travel better and be more “Swisstainable”

Grow with purpose

Danny Hyundae Shin, chairman of Korea MICE Association (KMA), outlines the association’s initiatives that drive industry growth while prioritising local community benefit and sustainable development

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...

Perspectives

Intelligence

Hilton report reveals human motivations redefining 2026 global meetings

As artificial intelligence and digital technology continue to transform professional connectivity, a new global study from Hilton demonstrates that authentic, in-person experiences remain irreplaceable...

Bleisure top of mind for APAC travellers in 2026: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report reveals that business travellers across Asia-Pacific are increasingly blending work with play, with a striking 76%...

Rising hotel costs, economic headwinds demand proactive travel strategy: BCD 2026...

BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook...

93% of disabled delegates face event barriers, exposing a critical venue-perception...

Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according...

Editor's Pick

Ascent of the East

Corporate travel optimism surges, with the Asia-Pacific region dominating global spending and accelerating worldwide travel growth through 2026

Fresh prospects

APAC’s exhibition industry’s streak of outperformance is set to continue, but its growth in 2026 will be defined by sectoral opportunities

Purposeful trips

The APAC region stands out as the most expectant of a rise in incentive activity compared to 2025 levels

An awakening giant

Once seen as a culturally rich yet underutilised region for business events, Thailand’s Isan region is busy weaving a new narrative

Case Studies

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