This Week's Headlines
Weak Japanese yen presents stronger opportunities for inbound events
Asian event planners are fielding more enquiries on Japan as the yen continues its slide, standing at a 34-year low this month, which now...
ASM Global secures contract extension to operate ICC Sydney
ASM Global has been contracted to operate ICC Sydney for a further 10 years...
APG Network’s landmark AGM in Kuala Lumpur highlights APAC influence
The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the APG Network was hosted at the...
Singapore destination expert World Express presents new brand, positioning
One of Singapore’s longest-standing DMCs, World Express, has unveiled a brand refresh as it...
Uniworld sees potential in Asian market, launches themed charters
River cruising has a lot more potential to grow among Asian travellers, said Henry...
Q&A
Lynell Peck, ICC Sydney’s director of culinary service, demonstrates how event venues can have a powerful impact on local economies and communities through their culinary selection.
Sarah Goldfinch, Adelaide Convention Centre’s new general manager, is all geared up and ready to bring about a wave of unforgettable events to South Australia's thriving business events sector
Event Technology
FCM M&E rolls out global Venue Finder platform
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E) has launched FCM Venue Finder to allow meeting planners quicker access to venues and to complete bookings.
The new...
1000meetings unveils tool to simplify RFP process
Technology platform 1000meetings has launched an RFP tool that simplifies the process for buyers...
MCA, AV1 make major investment in venue tech
Live event production company AV1 and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia)...
The Arinex Group introduces Arinex Live technology services
Australia-headquartered The Arinex Group has officially unveiled Arinex Live, which specialises in event management...
Intelligence
Revenues for the exhibitions industry for 2024 are expected to reach 115% of pre-pandemic level on average globally, and more than 52% of companies...
The global business travel industry has put the pandemic behind it and is riding a wave of momentum at the start of 2024.
A majority...
Business travellers ready to hit the road, but on their own...
Corporate travellers in Asia-Pacific are exhibiting a greater willingness to travel for business, but...
Corporate travel rebounded in 2023, optimistic indicators for the year ahead:...
The majority of professionals in the global business travel industry say the sector has...
Editor's Pick
Metropolitan marvel
Jakarta is undergoing a transformative phase, where infrastructure advancements are redefining its business events landscape
More than just venues
Asia-Pacific’s top convention centres are proving to be more than just spaces for hire, as they play a bigger role in connecting event organisers and attendees with meaningful experiences in the destination. By Karen Yue, Rachel AJ Lee, and S Puvaneswary
All that glitters
Hong Kong’s arsenal of generous subvention schemes, destination advocacy by business leaders across industries, and intensified marketing are working in unison to bring the sparkle back to Asia’s events city
Strike up the brand
Adelaide seizes the opportunity to showcase its finest to international incentive planners, and rebuild relationships in a fiercely competitive industry
Case Studies
People in the business
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Reviews
Amari SPICE Penang
Step into the world of comfort and productivity at Amari SPICE Penang, as the property’s facilities and attentive service ensure a memorable and cared-for stay.
Andaz Macau
Opened in September, the 700-key Andaz Macau lays claim to being the largest property in the brand’s global portfolio. While that perks up one’s ears, it is the hotel’s presentation of local artworks and artefacts that steals the show
Hell’s Museum
Visitors to Singapore can opt to visit Hell’s Museum for an eye-opening experience, and have one hell of a time exploring the concepts behind graphic representations of sins and punishments in the afterlife.
