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The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has strengthened its International Sales Team with the appointments of Irette Ferreira and Xanthe Smythe, as the venue builds momentum in its first year of operation. The appointments...

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently hosted a five-day familiarisation tour for travel agents from Mainland China and India, spotlighting the city's refreshed lineup of immersive cultural experiences. A major highlight was the signature...

The recently-launched Ministry of MICE (MOM) – an alliance of independent DMCs based in South-east Asia – is the brainchild of veteran industry leader Francis Cheong, group CEO of Malaysia-based Aavii Worldwide. Headquartered in Kuala...

Hong Kong has successfully concluded hosting the 108th Lions International Convention 2026, marking the third time the city has served as the host destination for this massive global gathering. Held from July 3 to 7...

The Philippines successfully hosted the Kiwanis International Convention 2026 from June 24 to 27 at the Marriott Hotel Manila, marking the event's first return to the Asia-Pacific region in over a decade. Supported by the...

Trading the traditional free exhibition model for a high-energy festival format, Money20/20 has rewritten the B2B playbook to anchor its Asia edition as a C-suite-driven, high-yield deal-making hub.

Harris Hotel & Conventions Sunshine Penang has opened in Ayer Itam, marking the brand's debut in Malaysia and bringing a major new meetings and events venue to Penang. Targeting the business events market, the hotel...

Pan Pacific Singapore has promoted two senior leaders – Edwin Koh and Vivien Lee – within its commercial team. Edwin Koh is now the director of events at the property. In his new role, he...

Japan’s business events industry is investing in attracting the next generation of talent as the government pushes to expand the sector despite the country’s ageing workforce. Across the country, business events stakeholders are rolling out...

The Northern Territory (NT) is sharpening its competitive edge in the global business events arena through a mix of strict sector alignment, aggressive seasonal incentives, and a fresh wave of hotel and cultural infrastructure. Speaking...