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...
Kobe woos global conferences with bio-tech focus and subsidies
Kobe Convention Bureau is focusing on its strengths in the medical and scientific sectors, while deploying attractive financial incentives to further grow its share of the international conference market.
“Our bread and butter is medical...
ICCA Congress 2025 directs 1,500 rescued meals to needy communities
ICCA Congress 2025’s commitment to achieving zero food waste to landfill through food rescue efforts and responsible food waste management has led to 731kg of food donated and 385kg of food transformed. Altogether, these...
Where innovation meets infrastructure
The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) held one of the first major events at the new Western Sydney Convention Centre (WSCC), which cemented the venue as a viable alternative to CBD spaces in the area
RWS opens upscale sustainable seafood restaurant
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has launched Laurus Table, a new, 106-seater upscale speciality restaurant at The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort. focused on sustainable seafood and refined gastronomy.
Headlining the kitchen is consultant chef Fabrizio...
Elevate your meetings and events at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Large flexible event spaces coupled with holistic wellness and sustainability practices that underpin the hotel’s approach to events
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints chief commercial and marketing officer
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has appointed Celine Du as chief commercial and marketing officer.
In her new role, Du will oversee the group’s commercial strategy and performance across corporate and property levels for its...
Sun Siyam grows leadership team with series of promotions and new hires
Sun Siyam has made a series of strategic appointments and promotions across its portfolio.
At Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Mohamed Najah has been promoted to resort manager after nearly a decade with the company, most...
