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Sands China kicks off The Macao Showcase in Singapore

Sands China, the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macau, commenced its The Macao Showcase at its sister property, Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore yesterday. Running for three days from June 7-9, 2023, the event...

Fukui Prefecture lures international conventions with fresh subsidies

A new range of subsidies for international conventions held in Fukui Prefecture is available this fiscal year (until March 2024) as part of plans to increase the appeal of the Japan Sea coast location...

FCM and NUS Business School embark on new leadership programme

Travel management company FCM has teamed up with NUS Business School Executive Education to deliver the Asia High Potential Programme, a scheme designed to provide a customised leadership development programme for people with high...

Malaysia set to stage inaugural ICWC 2023 in September

Malaysia will play host to the inaugural International Conference and Exhibition on World Cultures 2023 (ICWC 2023) from September 7-10, 2023. Organised by UDS Media and held at the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre, the...

Going beyond the city

Naomi Mano, founder and CEO of Luxurique, is also the chairman of the Japan MICE Association. She talks about how the business events landscape has changed, and why she is advocating strongly for the country’s rural locations

Taking the plunge

Unfazed by a new and unfamiliar market, industry players in Sabah were up to the challenge of meeting the needs of its first corporate incentive group from India and ensuring delegates had a memorable experience.

Pan Pacific Orchard makes its debut

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has opened its latest flagship property, the Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore. Event planners looking for a venue high up in the clouds will be interested in the pillarless 600m2 Claymore Ballroom...

Dan Ruff helms as CEO of Belmond

Belmond has named Dan Ruff as its new chief executive officer with effect from July 1. He will succeed Roeland Vos, who has been at the helm of the company for the past eight...

Star Alliance names Theo Panagiotoulias as CEO

Theo Panagiotoulias has been appointed as Star Alliance next chief executive officer. With more than 25 years of commercial and operational expertise in the airline and travel industry, Panagiotoulias has worked in Australia, China, Japan,...

A perfect balance

The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc is perfectly suited for groups seeking a seamless integration of work and entertainment