This Week's Headlines
Invisible policies, experience curators to reshape corporate travel: GBTA panellists
As the workforce undergoes a generational handover, the architecture of corporate travel is being dismantled, and the role of the travel manager will evolve...
Cairns secures 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress for 2026
Cairns will host the 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress from August 17 to 20, 2026,...
Bangkok Land transforms former hotel into an innovation hub for new...
Bangkok Land Co., the operator of IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, reimagines the former Eastin...
Jakarta to host inaugural IBEM and SEABEF this July
Indonesia will launch the inaugural Indonesia Business Event Mart (IBEM) and the Southeast Asia...
Succession planning critical to association sustainability
Association leaders in Malaysia stressed the urgent need for stronger succession planning and leadership...
Q&A
As geopolitical conflict and volatile airfares redraw the global events map, Emma Bowyer, owner and CEO of ICMS Australia, explains how pandemic-forged resilience is turning global disruption into a competitive advantage for the region.
Marc Singerling, director of event delivery at ICC Sydney shares what planners are looking for in the F&B experience and the venue’s approach to designing a memorable experience for delegates
Technology
EventsAir introduces Air Intelligence
EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered assistants designed to replace manual data navigation with real-time, conversational interaction.
The rollout includes three specialised...
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...
Trip.Biz presents suite of solutions for better travel management
Trip.Biz, the corporate travel management brand of Trip.com Group, has unveiled the Trip.Biz Product Matrix, a suite of...
Intelligence
A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that companies in South-east Asia can significantly improve the business travel...
Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at...
Canada emerges as incentive travel leader as Gulf States sentiment plummets
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel...
Asia’s business events sector shifts to disciplined, tech-enabled growth: Cvent
Asia’s events industry is shifting toward a disciplined growth model, prioritising high-tech integration over...
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Hub and spoke
Zurich’s new strategy moves beyond its reputation as a transit point, inviting event planners to leverage the city’s superior connectivity for a more diverse, and less carbon-intensive, Swiss experience
Beyond its shores
The Jeju Tourism Organisation is shifting its focus away from the well-established local market to capture a larger share of the global business events industry
Full speed ahead
Driven by record-breaking groups and a surge in high-yield retail spend, the city’s incentive sector is entering a new era of scale
Future stages (part 3)
Seven groundbreaking venues in Asia-Pacific are setting new standards for
space, technology, and sustainability across the region
Case Studies
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Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok
The newly-opened Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok anchors the One Bangkok development with cosmopolitan elegance. Featuring the city's largest ballroom and a spectacular new penthouse suite, it delivers exceptional hardware and deeply authentic, soulful service for business and leisure travellers alike
Mama Shelter Zurich
Behind the imposing, Brutalist concrete that defines Zurich’s Oerlikon district lies a surprising secret. While its exterior honours the neighbourhood’s industrial roots, stepping inside Mama Shelter reveals a vibrant, neon-soaked world that is a far cry from its rigid shell
Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown
A polished urban retreat designed for business travellers, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown combines thoughtful design, seamless service, and exceptional facilities.
