This Week's Headlines
ICCA to develop first-ever global impact tool for association meetings
ICCA has launched a global initiative to quantify the long-term societal and scientific contributions of association conferences, moving the industry beyond traditional tourism metrics.
While...
Penang’s MICE sector achieves RM1.91 billion impact in 2025
Penang’s business events industry recorded a landmark year in 2025, with its estimated economic...
NZICC targets NZ$90 million annual economic impact
Auckland's newly-opened NZICC has already secured 120 bookings for 2026, positioning the country as...
MIFF 2026 scales up with new trade tools and design initiatives
The 32nd edition of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2026 opened on March 4...
Amari Bangkok pivots to high-margin channels, urges city-scale collaboration
Amari Bangkok is shifting its strategy to capture high-margin channels while advocating for broader...
Q&A
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
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...
Intelligence
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have released the inaugural edition of their Business Travel Report 2026, offering insights into...
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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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.
