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AFECA keynote speakers chart future of Asian events through cooperation and...

The future of business events in Asia is defined by resilience, digital integration, a focus on human connection, and regional cooperation, according to speakers...

Daegu fights for events share with custom incentives, fresh strategy

As South Korea's fourth-largest metropolitan hub, Daegu is focused on elevating its status as...

Songdo Convensia plots expansion, awaits government approval

Songdo Convensia, a convention centre located near Incheon International Airport, is currently waiting for...

Druk Asia expands into MICE with purpose-driven experiences in Bhutan

Bhutan travel specialist Druk Asia – also the sole representative of Royal Bhutan Airlines...

Sarawak secures hosting rights for ICA Conference 2027

Sarawak has received the hosting rights for the International Council on Archives (ICA) Conference...

Q&A

The story for business travel in 4Q2025 and into 2026 is one of resilience. Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO, talks about how the industry continues to flourish by focusing on strategic relationships and making data-driven decisions
Punnaporn Wongjunpen, founder of Paula & Co. DMC, discusses what is needed to grow Isan’s, and Thailand’s global appeal for business events

Technology

Jublia launches AI chatbots for event websites and public users

AI-powered event technology provider, Jublia, has launched Ask Judy AI in Public Mode, an extension of its widely adopted event assistant, Ask Judy AI....

New technology is reshaping attendee experiences, but inclusivity and data protection...

Augmented and mixed reality (AR and MR) are set to revolutionise the business events...

Trip.Biz presents suite of solutions for better travel management

Trip.Biz, the corporate travel management brand of Trip.com Group, has unveiled the Trip.Biz Product Matrix, a suite of...

Evexus takes flight in APAC on July 4

Evexus, an event management software solution from Australia, will launch in Asia-Pacific on July...

Intelligence

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...
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...

SAP Concur Study uncovers dual spending habits of business travellers

The seventh annual Global Business Travel Survey from SAP Concur survey revealed that business...

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...

Editor's Pick

An awakening giant

Once seen as a culturally rich yet underutilised region for business events, Thailand’s Isan region is busy weaving a new narrative

Convention ambition

Auckland will leverage the upcoming New Zealand International Convention Centre to drive economic growth through business events

Sharpening its edge

South Korea’s business events scene thrives as it continues to develop initiatives and infrastructure to support the sector

Spaces for success Part 2

Combining performance-focused spaces with lifestyle elements is how hotel companies are redefining the corporate event experience

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