This Week's Headlines
APAC business travel to surpass US$700 billion by 2026
Business travel across the Asia-Pacific is on a strong upward trajectory, with the region projected to surpass US$700 billion in spending by 2026.
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Tourism Australia extends Bid Fund to 2032, introduces Green is Our...
Business Events Australia announced an extension to its Bid Fund Program alongside the launch...
New Zealand steps up pipeline strategy with Future Bid Champions programme
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) rolled out a Future Bid Champions programme this year, an...
Association meetings frequency, economic value on the rise: ICCA study
ICCA’s 2025 ICCA GlobeWatch report – which studies global meetings and events performance –...
GCCEC surpasses sustainability milestones
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is tracking ahead of its five-year...
Q&A
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
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 Air Intelligence
EventsAir has launched Air Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered assistants designed to replace manual data navigation with real-time, conversational interaction.
The rollout includes three specialised...
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...
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...
Intelligence
A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that companies in South-east Asia can significantly improve the business travel...
Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at...
Canada emerges as incentive travel leader as Gulf States sentiment plummets
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel...
Asia’s business events sector shifts to disciplined, tech-enabled growth: Cvent
Asia’s events industry is shifting toward a disciplined growth model, prioritising high-tech integration over...
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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
Case Studies
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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.
