Future stages (part 3)
Seven groundbreaking venues in Asia-Pacific are setting new standards for
space, technology, and sustainability across the region
Ibrahim Canliel steps up as CEO of Air Astana Group
Ibrahim Canliel has taken on the role of CEO at Air Astana Group. He steps up from chief financial officer, a position he has held since 2017.
Canliel has been part of the airline’s leadership...
Marc Handl helms as MD of Dusit Thani Bangkok
Dusit International has named Marc Handl managing director of Dusit Thani Bangkok. He will lead the hotel and oversee Dusit Residences and Dusit Parkside at Dusit Central Park.
Handl joins from Abu Dhabi National Hotels,...
IndiGo names new CEO
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has appointed William Walsh as CEO, subject to regulatory approvals. He is expected to join by August 3, 2026, following the end of his tenure at IATA on July 31, 2026.
Walsh...
Vikas Chawla leads Hyatt as new president for India, South-west Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Vikas Chawla as president, India and South-west Asia, effective April 1, 2026.
He brings more than 30 years of experience in food and beverage and consulting. He joins with a...
China and Taiwan lead Thai tourism recovery as MICE shifts from Middle East
Thailand’s inbound recovery is gaining momentum, underpinned by a surge in Chinese and Taiwanese arrivals that appear resilient.
Data from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) reveals that Thailand welcomed more than 8.4 million...
TICA pushes for state-level action on Middle East disruptions
Rising fuel costs and a softening Middle Eastern market are beginning to weigh on Thailand’s business events sector, with longhaul bookings bearing the brunt of the ongoing regional conflict.
“Short-haul traffic continues to materialise, but...
Industry leaders call for prioritisation of Return on Experience
Business events must move away from being performative and overcrowded, as the industry enters a critical era of recalibration.
This was the consensus at the Thailand MICE Roadshow in Singapore 2026 last Thursday, where the...
Shaping a more sustainable future for meetings and events
As the 2030 decarbonisation milestone nears, the business events sector must move beyond post-event reporting toward a proactive mindset that integrates structural sustainability into every stage of the planning cycle, observes BCD M&E’s global sustainability director, Thiago Araujo
IBTM Asia Pacific targets 2027 Bangkok launch
IBTM Asia Pacific will debut at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre from June 9 to 10, 2027.
The event aims to capitalise on the Asia-Pacific’s status as the world’s third-largest business events market...
