This Week's Headlines
Travelstop gains US$3 million more in funding, partners Traveloka
Singapore-based startup Travelstop, which specialises in business travel and expense management in Asia, has raised US$3 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Silicon...
Philippines to launch own B2B dive show
The Department of Tourism (DoT) will mount its first Philippine International Dive Show (PHIDEX)...
Suntec Singapore hires a new help named Eva
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) is deploying a new Essential Virtual...
Photo of the day: 4,000 charity home residents in Singapore to...
Ten hands-on culinary sessions are now underway, led by senior chefs from Pan Pacific...
Beyond Asia: Germany; UAE; and France, Costa Rica
TTGmice's weekly round-up of MICE developments outside of Asia-Pacific.
Q&A
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.
Food waste for thought
Benjamin Lephilibert, managing director of LightBlue Environmental Consulting, talks about his zero food wastage movement and how he is teaching younger generations to tackle this global issue
Growing Louis T into the corporate space
Shaped by ever-changing market demands and destination challenges, Asia’s business events scene is evolving faster than ever. Mikael Svensson, senior vice president of hospitality management company Louis T Collection, shares his projections and the changes he thinks it’ll bring
Tech improvements and their impact on business trips
Engineering MNC AECOM has more than 87,000 employees in more than 150 countries and many active travellers in the region. Its regional procurement and travel lead, Asia-Pacific, Kelvin Li, predicts the number of business trips will fall in five years’ time.
Intelligence
Amadeus has released a listing on the five key technology trends that are shaping and impacting the business travel industry in Singapore.
According to research commissioned by RoomIt by CWT, the hotel distribution division of travel management platform CWT, business travellers want different hotel experiences based...
APAC business travellers claim more productivity and creativeness when on the...
Six in 10 travellers report feeling more creative and productive when travelling for business,...
Pacific World releases list of emerging destinations for 2019 and beyond
Pacific World has released a report which revealed the company's choice of emerging destinations...
AMEX GBT report reveals top five cities in Asia-Pacific for M&E
Singapore, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong have emerged as the top five...
AMEX GBT reveals average national meal limits for business travellers
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has launched its meal expense whitepaper, Savings for...
Editor's Pick
Incentive game changers
Development plans for Brisbane are elevating the city’s reputation among Asian incentive programme decision makers
Catch up with Petrina Goh
CWT Meetings & Events’ Singapore director candidly shares how she accidentally fell down the events rabbit hole, and why she has stayed on in the wonderland since.
Small towns take the big lead
Taiwan turns on its small town charms to entice corporate travellers to spend more time on the peninsula.
Food for the soul
Meals during business events are accomplishing more than filling hungry bellies. These days, they are a networking catalyst, a way for delegates to contribute to sustainable goals, and an opportunity to experience the destination.
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Reviews
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.
Capri by Fraser China Square
With the millennial generation now making up a large percentage of the workforce, it’s no surprise that hospitality companies have created brands, such as Capri, dedicated to this segment. We check into its newest property in Singapore’s CBD to find out what it can offer.
Six Senses Maxwell, Singapore
Six Senses’ second Singapore property, twinned with neighbouring Six Senses Duxton in a row of heritage shophouses, is an ideal retreat for business and leisure travellers seeking a stay in the heart of the city.
