Johan Eidhagen to lead FlyArystan as president
Air Astana has appointed Johan Eidhagen as president of FlyArystan, its low-cost subsidiary, effective March 1, 2026.
Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air, where he most recently served as managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
During...
Cinnamon Life names Kamal Munasinghe as GM
Kamal Munasinghe has been appointed general manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, while continuing his responsibilities as senior vice president – Colombo hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
A hospitality veteran with over...
Food & Hospitality Asia 2026’s 48th edition rolls out new initiatives and partnerships
Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA), a reputable international trade event for the region’s food, hospitality, and HoReCa industries, has planned four days of business opportunities and knowledge exchanges for its 48th edition. The event...
Business events deliver big for NZ economy: BEIA research
A new study from Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and Fresh Info, released at the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), revealed that multi-day business events contributed NZ$925 million (US$558...
HKTB debuts dedicated MICE visitor centre at HKCEC
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has opened its first dedicated Visitor Service Centre at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Located at the Harbour Road entrance, the facility serves as a primary...
Māori culture and scientific progress fuel Christchurch’s post-conference growth
New research released by ChristchurchNZ and Tourism New Zealand confirms that business events in Ōtautahi Christchurch generate significant social and professional legacies far exceeding traditional tourism spend.
Phase two of The Conference Legacy Project, presented...
Business Events Adelaide debuts AI concierge for event planning
Business Events Adelaide has released its 2026 Planners Guide, featuring a built-in AI Agent to streamline the event-sourcing process.
The digital platform moves beyond the traditional directory, serving as a real-time digital concierge that recommends...
BCEC marks 30th anniversary with major investment in the life sciences
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has unveiled a new three-year bursary with Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ).
Launched as a legacy project for the Centre’s 30th anniversary, the initiative will provide critical funding to...
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City spices up meetings with live culinary stations
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City has launched Meet, Mingle & Sizzle, a new interactive meeting package designed to transform traditional corporate gatherings into experience-driven events.
Moving away from static business agendas, the hotel now offers a...
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef unveil new website and fresh funding
Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has launched a refreshed digital platform and a major funding initiative at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 to attract more corporate gatherings to...
