This Week's Headlines
GBA developments get Guangzhou MICE players upbeat about 2020 business
Business event players in Guangzhou – part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) – are spirited about 2020 prospects as Terminal 2...
South Jeolla Province aspires to be a retreat-style MICE destination
South Korea’s South Jeolla Province (Jeollanam-do) has identified five locations that best reflect the...
Partnership, unique experiences part of RuMa’s MICE action plan
The new RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is leveraging its membership...
CWT M&E projects growth in 2020 despite challenging headwinds
CWT Meetings & Events (CWT M&E), the global meetings and events division of CWT,...
Oakwood Premier Melbourne to rise in 1Q2022
Oakwood has made its foray into Australia's luxury hotel and serviced apartments segment with...
Q&A
Keeping pace with change and growth
CEO of Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thirayuth Chirathivat, tells Marissa Carruthers how Thailand’s largest homegrown hotel group is staying ahead of the competition.
Driving events forward
TBR Global Chauffeuring's head of APAC Michael Chiay talks about how the emerging sharing economy will play a part in shaping the company's business, and outlines his plans on how to capture business from major events.
Art of decluttering travel
SAP Concur’s new senior vice president & general manager for Asia Pacific Japan and Greater China is all for KonMari-ing the corporate travel process so that it is enjoyable and usable for both the CFO and the traveller.
Setting milestones
As BeSydney turns a grand 50 years of age, the organisation's bidding general manager, Kristian Nicholls, reminisces past achievements and industry changes, and cast his eyes on the future.
Intelligence
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released the 15th edition of the Trade Fair Industry in Asia annual report, which provides complete...
Business travellers want hotel options that are convenient, personalised and competitively priced with amenities, according to a report, Travel Lodging Program Adoption: How the...
Young business travellers prefer solo sightseeing and social workspaces: Hilton
Young business travellers aged between 23-35 and who attend meetings on the road have...
CWT & GBTA: Global travel industry prices forecast to slowdown next...
According to the sixth annual Global Travel Forecast, published today by CWT and GBTA,...
Singapore is top meeting destinations in Asia for 2019: Cvent
Singapore has retained its number one position as the most popular destination for business...
Top tech trends changing the business travel industry
Amadeus has released a listing on the five key technology trends that are shaping and impacting the business travel industry in Singapore.
Editor's Pick
Incentives moving on with cautious steps
Economic concerns are causing corporates to approach their future
incentive travel plans a little more carefully
Spotlight on Nichapa Yoswee
The senior vice president, business of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), is leading a team armed with greater autonomy to realise Thailand’s economic dreams.
New play on a heritage city
Historical Ayutthaya, an hour north of Bangkok, is beckoning event planners with a new convention hall and ease of access from Thailand’s main gateways.
Innovators in our midst
Asia’s thriving business events industry has created plump opportunities for homegrown event technology agencies to prosper
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Reviews
The Prestige Hotel Penang
This Victorian-inspired hotel stands in Penang's UNESCO Heritage area, and is within walking distance to the Malaysian city's myriad cultural attractions and gourmet hotspots, making it an attractive location for bleisure travellers.
Hilton Manila
Located within Resorts World Manila, this newly-opened property heralded the entry of the flagship brand in the Philippines. Rosa Ocampo checks in for a short stay, and reveals why it deserves a look from corporate planners.
Fudoguchikan
Rachel AJ Lee encounters a traditional hot spring resort at the foot of Mount Inunaki in Izumisano City and finds its quiet contrast to bustling Osaka a perfect reward for top achievers.
