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NZ govt pledges funding boost to supercharge conference pipeline

The New Zealand Government has announced an additional NZ$1 million (US$572,555) investment to help attract international conferences, acknowledging business events as a key contributor...

Legends Global signals intent to co-invest in major Suncorp Stadium upgrade

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium is set to undergo its largest renovation in 23 years following...

BEIA pushes new economic vision for NZ MICE events  

New Zealand's business events industry is mounting a campaign to reposition conferences and exhibitions...

Auckland’s NZICC locks down three more years of Meetings tradeshow

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has revealed that Meetings will remain at Auckland's New...

WTCMM plots massive expansion to meet surging demand

The World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) has revealed that it will be embarking...

Q&A

Duty of care is a non-transferable legal obligation, yet many organisations continue to treat event safety as a mere procurement decision. Tony Ridley, chief security and risk advisor at EMA Global, explains why company leaders and event planners must realign their metrics and treat attendee safety as a binary, documented test
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

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...

Intelligence

New research from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) reveals that human relationships and local expertise remain the absolute priorities for incentive travel...
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...

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...

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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

Eventful flavours Part 1

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

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

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