This Week's Headlines

Darwin wins bid for 2032 global rural women’s conference

Darwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World’s (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, marking the organisation's first...

NZICC all set for Meetings 2026 next week

Meetings 2026 will kick off next week from June 16 to 18 at the...

Ayana Bali’s Grand Ballroom to debut in September

Ayana Bali will launch a new 1,850m2 Grand Ballroom on September 1, 2026, anchoring...

Tākina injects NZ$120m into Wellington economy in first three years

New Zealand’s Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre has injected more than NZ$120 million (US$71.3...

Global coalition debuts 13-goal sustainability framework

A coalition of global business events leaders launched the Sustainable Event Goals (SEGs) at...

Q&A

Passing the torch

Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association’s (HKECIA) chairman Stuart Bailey has decided to step down after a decade-long stint, believing that it is the right time for a change in leadership and the introduction of fresh ideas. He reflected on key achievements and shared how the Association remains relevant to the evolving industry

Running a different race

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.

Technology

EventsAir introduces AI assistants for event planners

EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a new suite of AI-powered assistants designed to streamline event planning and enhance the attendee experience. The tool integrates real-time...

EventsAir introduces Air Intelligence

EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered assistants designed to replace manual...

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...

Perspectives

Intelligence

Secure Wi-Fi, better acoustics, and less alcohol: IACC report captures shifting...

The global meetings sector is investing heavily in experience, connectivity, and sustainability, while continuing to prioritise foundational elements like natural light, acoustics, and F&B...

Global socio-political instability disrupts international MICE industry: IAPCO

Global conflict and socio-political instability have surged from background concerns to major operational disruptors for the international business events industry, according to the recently-released...

Vast majority of SE-Asia business travellers seek a unified platform for...

A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that...

Business travel sentiment slides as global tensions rise: GBTA

Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly...

Editor's Pick

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

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