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SE Asian corporates are increasingly prioritising trip value: SAP Concur

As companies scale across borders, a new SAP Concur study reveals that South-east Asian corporate travel management is moving from simple cost control to total trip value. The 2026 Southeast Asia Business Travel Pulse Survey, which...

Transportation and health risks top business traveller concerns, BCD Travel finds

Transportation incidents and health-related risks rank as top concerns for business travellers worldwide, according to BCD Travel’s Research & Intelligence's survey of 1,284 business travellers conducted last November. Crime and natural disasters followed as other...

Employee engagement is key driver for meetings and events in Asia: FCM M&E

Three in four businesses across Asia (74 per cent) now cite employee engagement as their primary reason for hosting meetings and events, according to new research from FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E). The finding comes from FCM...

Rising costs, GST pressures drive tighter controls: Thomas Cook (India), SOTC Travel report

Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have released the inaugural edition of their Business Travel Report 2026, offering insights into­­ the evolving priorities, patterns and pressures shaping business travel across...

Exhibition industry heats up with AI and new formats: UFI

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 36th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, offering fresh insights into the current state of the exhibition industry. The results show a...

Hilton report reveals human motivations redefining 2026 global meetings

As artificial intelligence and digital technology continue to transform professional connectivity, a new global study from Hilton demonstrates that authentic, in-person experiences remain irreplaceable for the modern workforce. The Why We Gather Report, a specialised...

Bleisure top of mind for APAC travellers in 2026: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report reveals that business travellers across Asia-Pacific are increasingly blending work with play, with a striking 76% of surveyed business travellers planning to combine business trips with...

Rising hotel costs, economic headwinds demand proactive travel strategy: BCD 2026 Outlook

BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook on key risks and solutions, updates on the state of air travel pricing, hotel room rates and car rentals, and...

93% of disabled delegates face event barriers, exposing a critical venue-perception gap

Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. Launched at IBTM World on November 19,...

Majority of APAC organisers frustrated by language barriers at global events: Interprefy study

New research from global multilingual event technology company Interprefy, reveals widespread frustration among Asia-Pacific (APAC) event organisers over native-language access at international events; despite recognition of its importance for business development, engagement and inclusion...