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Flight Centre Corporate Division posts record TTV and revenue for FY26

Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) corporate division has reported record total transaction value (TTV) and revenue for the 2026 financial year, driven by strong...

Ayana Midplaza refreshes garden and expands event spaces

Business event planners in search of a quiet sanctuary in the buzzing heart of...

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo upgrades event venues with new AV tech

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, has upgraded its event venues with high-end audiovisual technology to meet...

Melbourne secures inaugural Money20/20 Australia

Australia's fintech landscape is set for a major boost as Melbourne prepares to host...

Penang to stage international robotics and manufacturing conference this November

Wawasan Open University (WOU) will host the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and...

Q&A

Recognising that its core strength lies in delivering one-of-a-kind experiences delegates cannot find anywhere else, Japan is doubling down on its long-standing push beyond metropolitan mainstays. Kubo Nobukazu, director of the promotion section at the Japan Convention Bureau, reveals how the country is laying the groundwork for its ambitious 2030 growth targets
As director of operations at New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Ian Love is helping to shape the venue experiences of the future. He believes that truly memorable events are built on three core pillars: genuine hospitality, resourceful thinking, and a culture of kindness

Technology

EventsAir introduces AI assistants for event planners

EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a new suite of AI-powered assistants designed to streamline event planning and enhance the attendee experience. The tool integrates real-time...

EventsAir introduces Air Intelligence

EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered assistants designed to replace manual...

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...

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...

Intelligence

Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record US$1.7 trillion in 2026, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass...
Following a year marked by unprecedented energy-market disruption and rising operational costs, global business travel prices are expected to remain elevated through the remainder...

SAP Concur survey exposes growing expense compliance gap in APAC

Three in five APAC business travellers (60%) admit to bending company travel and expense...

Global exhibition industry resilient despite Middle East tensions: UFI

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 37th edition of...

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Cebu thinks big

The province scales its reach as the Philippines’ largest convention centre bolsters existing regional capacity

Satellite cities

Improved connectivity and new hotel inventory are transforming Greater Jakarta’s townships into business events hubs

Blockbuster alignment

Hong Kong is strategically anchoring major international conventions and exhibitions to its vibrant calendar of mega lifestyle events

Eventful flavours Part 2

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

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