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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...

Incentive travel growth tempers through 2027 amid rising costs and global instability: ITI report

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) have unveiled the 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI). The 2025 edition of the ITI forecasts modest growth through 2027, tempered by mounting concerns...

AI and optimism drive M&E sector in 2026: Amex GBT

The meetings and events industry is entering a new era, powered by record confidence and rapid digital transformation. Optimism among professionals has reached its highest level in five years, with 85% of respondents saying they...

SAP Concur Study uncovers dual spending habits of business travellers

The seventh annual Global Business Travel Survey from SAP Concur survey revealed that business travellers are redefining how they manage expenses on the road, blending a desire for comfort with cost-saving measures. Travellers making the...

Location, loyalty, and Wi-Fi top business traveller hotel priorities: BCD Travel

A new report by BCD Travel on business travel accommodation preferences reveals that midscale and upscale hotels remain the top choice for most professionals, with location, company policy, and cost being the key decision-making...

UFI: activity growth in several markets and regular use of AI tools

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest 35th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, which captures the current status and outlook of the exhibition industry worldwide. The results...

Business travel spending to reach around US$1.6 trillion in 2025: GBTA forecast

Global business travel spending is set to hit a record US$1.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting a moderate 6.6% growth year-over-year. While current spending is slowed by trade tensions and economic pressures, an 8.1% rebound is...

APAC’s business travel shows varied recovery, cooling trends emerge in 3Q2025: Advito

Global corporate travel consulting group Advito's recently-released Q3 Travel Price Index reveals a nuanced landscape for business travel across the Asia Pacific, characterised by significant pricing variations and a gradual return to pre-pandemic patterns...

Business travel optimism plummets as US actions create global uncertainty: GBTA

The business travel industry is navigating increasing uncertainty and shifting strategies for the remainder of 2025, largely due to ongoing US government actions reshaping the global landscape. Optimism across the sector continues to decline, with...

Digital technologies drive changes in airport traveller behaviour and spending

Airports worldwide are increasingly adopting digital technologies that are changing how travellers move through terminals and how much they spend. A recent global survey by Priority Pass, which included over 12,000 travellers from key Asia-Pacific...