This Week's Headlines
Singapore to ban dine-in, cap gathering size to two from May...
Singapore has moved to tighten Covid-19 restrictions to stem a spike in Covid-19 community cases, with social gatherings limited to two people and dining-in...
Virtual IT&CM Asia, CTW APAC returns in September
Double-bill trade event, IT&CM Asia and CTW APAC, will return this year from September...
Computer modelling experts head to Brisbane in 2025
Some of the world’s top brains in engineering, science and mathematics are slated to...
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre strengthens digital capabilities
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has unveiled an interactive virtual tour, the...
Thailand plans to waive quarantine for vaccinated visitors from October
Thailand is considering scrapping its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors to its capital Bangkok...
Perspectives
Q&A
A time for boldness and empathy
Suzanne Neufang is the new CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), an organisation whose members are so battered by the pandemic and travel freeze. As one to see bright sparks even in the darkest depths, Neufang believes there are countless opportunities for GBTA to reinforce its support to members and relevance for the industry.
On the path of gradual recovery
Damien Kitto, CEO of Adelaide Convention Bureau, talks about how staying nimble is crucial when organising events in this new environment, and stresses the need for associations to come together for one unified voice when speaking to the government
Event changes in extraordinary times
The events industry has experienced extraordinary developments in the past year. Ahead of IT&CM and CTW China 2021, TTG Asia Media’s managing director and event organiser Darren Ng reviews lessons learnt and his outlook on international travel and events as the market moves closer to recovery.
Brave step forward
Montgomery Asia has the honour of producing Singapore’s first large-scale hybrid event in 2021, as the city-state begins to carefully resume big events. Managing director Chris McCuin says it takes a whole lot of courage and external support to lead that restart in unusual times.
Intelligence
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has found in its recent poll that nearly one-quarter of its respondents have shared that their company has...
The Pico Group has released fresh industry research to reveal what has fundamentally changed in event experiential marketing, how well equipped are professionals to...
Four in five frequent travellers’ jobs impacted by lack of business...
New research conducted by Collinson – a global company in traveller experiences and medical...
Air travellers gaining confidence, time to get back to business: IATA
Travellers are growing more confident when it comes to travelling again by air, are...
Editor's Pick
8 ways to boost networking and engagement at virtual events
Dan Vanchieri, chief revenue officer of Aventri, offers a list of best practices to ratchet up attendee networking and engagement during a virtual event.
Small city charms
Armed with Covid-safe practices, a hunger for knowledge, and fresh hotel deals, Adelaide is confident in its MICE positioning once borders open.
Wellness matters
Already a darling of wellness tourists, Thailand is now working to attract corporate events focused on the business of health and those keen on mentally and physically rejuvenating elements in their events.
A different way to do good
Movement and social restrictions along with business challenges have relegated CSR elements within most business events to the bottom of the to-do list. However, for those who are determined to do good, many options exist.
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Reviews
Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood
Housed in a 1920s Art Deco building located in the lively Little India neighbourhood, the newly-renovated Wanderlust now oozes a more refined and chic vibe.
Jewel Heist game tour
The latest game tour rolled out by Tribe Tours pits the problem-solving skills and speed of teams against each other, amid the backdrop of the sprawling Jewel Changi Airport.
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
The Crowne Plaza flag is once again flying high in South Australia’s capital city, and is the latest to feature the brand’s new Plaza Workspace – a co-working space for business guests – offering.
