Meeting professionals to be agents of transformation to deliver creative events
As the events industry moves past delivering experiences to creating transformative moments, creativity plays an increasingly important role, from creating memorable spaces to crafting lasting memories and engaging with the younger generation.
Event professionals were...
Porto & North Forever Pact sets global standard for congress legacy
Setting a new benchmark for positive impacts global congresses can bring to their host destinations, Porto & North Convention & Visitors Bureau unveiled the Porto & North Forever Pact, a collaborative legacy-building framework designed...
MICE sector must clearly communicate value and purpose: ICCA speakers
Designing meetings with purpose that drive meaningful impact – and communicating these elements – was pushed to the forefront at the 64th ICCA Congress’ Purposeful Business Models & Start-Ups - Innovating for Growth &...
MICE alliances gain ground in the Philippines
Regional collaborations are becoming the new strategy for the business events sector in the Philippines, aiming to sharpen competitive edges and drive mutual growth.
Cebu, already a well-known events hub, established the Cebu MICE Alliance...
Gold Coast targets high-growth India Market with largest ever cross-sector famil
Experience Gold Coast has delivered its largest international business development famil programme to date, leveraging the first-ever Indian Men’s cricket team’s match on the Gold Coast.
The city recently hosted 34 Indian delegates from the...
How tech tools can make events even more personal
Asia-Pacific is experiencing an event boom, driven by a hunger for face-to-face networking. The key for modern venues is to adopt cutting-edge technology to foster, rather than automate away, authentic human connection, indicates Kate Atkinson, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts' vice president of global sales, Asia Pacific.
YOT Viva floats new luxury event venue on Sydney Harbour
Event planners seeking a show-stopping venue on Sydney Harbour now have a commanding new option with the 80-foot luxury superyacht, YOT Viva.
Fresh from a multi-million-dollar refit, YOT Viva features two expansive levels, two full-service...
Business events can build a city: industry leaders
A clear government vision for the development of an integrated destination economy – one that benefits multiple segments of the local community – is the critical first step towards a city that can sustain...
Asia’s growing influence shifts global business events eastward
Asia is no longer a follower, but a leader in the global business events industry as the centre of gravity for global business events has shifted eastward.
Speaking at the opening of AFECA Convention 2025...
WONCA wins 2025 Incredible Impacts Grant for rural health advocacy
The World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) has been awarded the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme (IIP) Grant by BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
Led by Rural WONCA, the 2022...


















