THE International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is now represented in Malaysia with the entry of Kuala Lumpur-based AOS Conventions & Events into its membership.

Gonzalo Perez Constanzó, IAPCO president, said: “Malaysia is such an important meetings destination in Asia that it was always surprising that we were not represented there.

“(AOS Conventions & Events) will be a much appreciated addition to our Asian contingent which is consistently growing and becoming an influential sector of IAPCO.”

“By joining IAPCO, we will now be recognised as a company providing professional conference management services, accredited by IAPCO, a globally recognised organisation,” said Anthony Wong, president of AOS Conventions & Events.

“We believe that our company will enhance IAPCO’s global outreach with local solutions, including the sharing of knowledge regarding doing business in Malaysia.”

HYATT Regency Incheon is set to unveil its new West Tower, which will add 500 guestrooms, a 1,000-pax grand ballroom, a garden venue and two dining outlets to its existing hardware, by July 2014.

With the expansion, the five-star hotel, which celebrates its 10^th anniversary this year, will boast a total of 1,023 keys, making it the largest Hyatt property outside of North America.

While the hotel intends to bank on Incheon’s position as an international air hub and focus on attracting meeting, convention and exhibition business, it will also court domestic and international business travellers, honeymooners and holidaymakers.

Paul Wright, general manager of Hyatt Regency Incheon, said: “The 10^th anniversary is a wonderful milestone to achieve and reflect upon, as we look to expand and double the size of our hotel in 2014.

“With the opening of West Tower, we will offer twice the excitement to our guests and strive to strengthen our position as a leading hotel focused on authentic hospitality.”