This Week's Headlines

MICE stakeholders call for strategic alliances in response to financial pressures

Strategic collaboration across destinations, governments and industry players are critical to sustaining long-term growth in the global business events sector, as rising costs squeeze...

Hong Kong exhibition sector appeals for continued support amid economic headwinds

With the government’s Incentive Scheme for Recurrent Exhibitions (ISRE) 2.0 set to expire in...

Singapore’s space ambitions reach orbit at conclusion of Space Summit 2026

The inaugural Space Summit 2026 concluded at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, successfully...

MICE sector powers Singapore to a record S$23.9 billion in tourism...

Singapore’s business events sector has emerged as a key pillar in the nation’s record-breaking...

Skal Asia Congress returns to Macau

The Skal Asia Congress returns to Macau at the Grand Lisboa Palace from June...

Q&A

China’s changing outlook

UFI 2025 Medal of Honour recipient Chen Xianjin looks back on 40 years of industry leadership, sharing insights on the current state of China’s market, and how to retain the workforce of tomorrow

From alps to action

Martin Nydegger, CEO at Switzerland Tourism outlines Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau’s (SCIB) strategy for attracting knowledge-driven events, and helping visitors to travel better and be more “Swisstainable”

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...

Perspectives

Intelligence

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...

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...

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...

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

BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook...

Editor's Pick

Ascent of the East

Corporate travel optimism surges, with the Asia-Pacific region dominating global spending and accelerating worldwide travel growth through 2026

Fresh prospects

APAC’s exhibition industry’s streak of outperformance is set to continue, but its growth in 2026 will be defined by sectoral opportunities

Purposeful trips

The APAC region stands out as the most expectant of a rise in incentive activity compared to 2025 levels

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

Case Studies

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