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India’s business events sector is expected to grow to US$103.7 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 13 per cent, according to the International Congress and Convention Association...

Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) has launched a Conference Ambassador Programme, a joint initiative with the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) and International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to bid for and secure major international...

US-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is stepping up its strategy to grow its corporate charter business in Asia with new ships and more personalised incentive experiences for corporate groups. Henry Yu, managing director, Asia, Uniworld...

A Tokyo-based alliance is presenting event venues with a new approach to technology in the face of rising costs to update ageing hardware and shortages of expert labour. The partnership between Vega Japan, a technology...

Morgan Meredith has been appointed general manager of The Imperial Gold Coast, where she will lead the property's transformation ahead of its debut as Australia's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in 2027. Meredith has...

Taiwan is boosting its business events sector competitiveness through an expanded professional certification drive. Led by national Meet Taiwan, the 2026 Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme concluded its four-day training across two weekends: July 25...

Expo Centric and Event Mill have partnered to set up Expo Centric WA, aimed at expanding large-scale design, manufacturing and production capacity in Western Australia. Operating from a 2,200m2 facility in Jandakot, the joint venture...

Experience Gold Coast’s (EGC) flagship business events familiarisation, This is Gold Coast 2026 (TIGC26), swapped standard tradeshow booths and static site visits for an immersive, multi-sensory journey designed to activate local offerings through taste, sound, and hands-on connection.

BCD Travel has revealed a series of planned leadership transitions designed to support the company’s next phase of growth, innovation and client value creation. Marcus Eklund, former global managing director of FCM, will join BCD...

Andrew Nihopara has been named CEO of Tourism Solomons. He brings more than 20 years of tourism and public sector experience across the Solomon Islands and the Pacific. Nihopara previously served as marketing manager and deputy...