This Week's Headlines
Jakarta to host inaugural IBEM and SEABEF this July
Indonesia will launch the inaugural Indonesia Business Event Mart (IBEM) and the Southeast Asia Business Events Forum (SEABEF) in two months to bolster Jakarta’s...
Succession planning critical to association sustainability
Association leaders in Malaysia stressed the urgent need for stronger succession planning and leadership...
Venues must evolve from silent landlords to strategic partners
Surviving today’s shifting economic landscape requires venues to step far beyond the role of...
AI is rewriting the corporate travel playbook: GBTA panellists
Traditional metrics like online adoption rates are becoming redundant as artificial intelligence (AI) erases...
Koelnmesse and Amara Expo form Indonesian JV
Koelnmesse and Amara Expo have launched a joint venture, Nine Koeln Indonesia, to capitalise...
Q&A
As geopolitical conflict and volatile airfares redraw the global events map, Emma Bowyer, owner and CEO of ICMS Australia, explains how pandemic-forged resilience is turning global disruption into a competitive advantage for the region.
Marc Singerling, director of event delivery at ICC Sydney shares what planners are looking for in the F&B experience and the venue’s approach to designing a memorable experience for delegates
Technology
EventsAir introduces Air Intelligence
EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered assistants designed to replace manual data navigation with real-time, conversational interaction.
The rollout includes three specialised...
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...
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...
Intelligence
Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at...
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall...
Asia’s business events sector shifts to disciplined, tech-enabled growth: Cvent
Asia’s events industry is shifting toward a disciplined growth model, prioritising high-tech integration over...
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...
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Hub and spoke
Zurich’s new strategy moves beyond its reputation as a transit point, inviting event planners to leverage the city’s superior connectivity for a more diverse, and less carbon-intensive, Swiss experience
Beyond its shores
The Jeju Tourism Organisation is shifting its focus away from the well-established local market to capture a larger share of the global business events industry
Full speed ahead
Driven by record-breaking groups and a surge in high-yield retail spend, the city’s incentive sector is entering a new era of scale
Future stages (part 3)
Seven groundbreaking venues in Asia-Pacific are setting new standards for
space, technology, and sustainability across the region
Case Studies
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Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok
The newly-opened Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok anchors the One Bangkok development with cosmopolitan elegance. Featuring the city's largest ballroom and a spectacular new penthouse suite, it delivers exceptional hardware and deeply authentic, soulful service for business and leisure travellers alike
Mama Shelter Zurich
Behind the imposing, Brutalist concrete that defines Zurich’s Oerlikon district lies a surprising secret. While its exterior honours the neighbourhood’s industrial roots, stepping inside Mama Shelter reveals a vibrant, neon-soaked world that is a far cry from its rigid shell
Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown
A polished urban retreat designed for business travellers, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown combines thoughtful design, seamless service, and exceptional facilities.
