This Week's Headlines

TEA creates new blueprint for high-tech, sustainable exhibitions

The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) has revealed its MICE Masterplan 2026–2027, a strategic roadmap designed to bolster Thailand’s global standing through digital transformation and...

TMCs scale up global response amid Middle East tensions

Global Travel Management Companies (TMCs) have entered high-alert status following a significant military escalation...

New Zealand seeks greater share of SE Asian events business

New Zealand is stepping up its pursuit of South-east Asia’s events sector, hitting Kuala...

Mandai Rainforest Resort offers green alternative to city venues

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, the brand’s first property in Singapore and the...

Photo of the day: BESarawak scales up national collaboration efforts

Following a record-breaking 2025, Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has launched a nationwide engagement series...

Q&A

Reframing India’s global pitch

As India bolsters its business events infrastructure with world-class venues, the industry’s focus is shifting toward global marketing, aggressive bidding support, and ecosystem development. Chander Mansharamani, vice chairman of the India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), outlines the strategic roadmap for India to compete on the world stage

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

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

Rising costs, GST pressures drive tighter controls: Thomas Cook (India), SOTC...

Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have released the inaugural edition of their Business Travel Report 2026, offering insights into­­...

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...

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...

Editor's Pick

Root and rise

Fuelled by a fresh campaign and major venue upgrades, Kuala Lumpur’s business events sector anticipates 2026 will be its strongest post-lockdown year

Time to shine

Vietnam is emerging as a regional business events powerhouse, capitalising on infrastructure, diverse event offerings, and integrated bleisure experiences

Green splendour

Kutchan is launching a suite of products to transform its identity from a winter resort into a compelling year-round business event destination

The forward itinerary

Business events leaders from around Asia-Pacific share their 2026 outlook on the key trends, opportunities, and challenges that will redefine the coming year

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