This Week's Headlines

Gold Coast showcases evolution to hosted buyers at TIGC26

The Gold Coast is proving it is far more than just sun, surf, and theme parks to more than 60 event planners attending This...

Cruising gains traction among Philippine MICE organisers

Cruising is rapidly capturing the interest of Philippine event organisers, a trend highlighted during...

Local impact drives destination selection for association congresses: MBEW panellists

International associations now expect congress hosts to deliver lasting value far beyond the convention...

SMF panellists outline the future of client retention in business events

Tailored delegate care and experiential brand activations have emerged as the primary drivers of...

Inaugural IBEM and SEABEF draw 1,000 delegates

The inaugural Indonesia Business Event Mart (IBEM) and the co-located Southeast Asia Business Events...

Q&A

Delivering the exceptional

As director of operations at New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Ian Love is helping to shape the venue experiences of the future. He believes that truly memorable events are built on three core pillars: genuine hospitality, resourceful thinking, and a culture of kindness

A unified front

Executive general manager of industry and business events at Tourism Australia, Sally Cope, outlines a strategy focused on regional dispersal and product narrative, while fresh data reveals robust international demand, a resilient pipeline, and an industry leaning heavily into a Team Australia approach

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

Fuel shock keeps business travel prices elevated through 2026 with relief...

Following a year marked by unprecedented energy-market disruption and rising operational costs, global business travel prices are expected to remain elevated through the remainder...

SAP Concur survey exposes growing expense compliance gap in APAC

Three in five APAC business travellers (60%) admit to bending company travel and expense policies, notably higher than the 50% global average. According to SAP...

Global exhibition industry resilient despite Middle East tensions: UFI

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 37th edition of...

Cost pressures and ROI driving priorities in 2026: BCD M&E

The meetings and events industry has stabilised after years of disruption, but professionals now...

Editor's Pick

Cebu thinks big

The province scales its reach as the Philippines’ largest convention centre bolsters existing regional capacity

Satellite cities

Improved connectivity and new hotel inventory are transforming Greater Jakarta’s townships into business events hubs

Blockbuster alignment

Hong Kong is strategically anchoring major international conventions and exhibitions to its vibrant calendar of mega lifestyle events

Eventful flavours Part 2

From show kitchens and 3D projection mapping to hyper-local sourcing and brain food, creative innovation is reshaping every bite of corporate event catering

Case Studies

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