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JTB buys EXO Travel as it scales global operations By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe deal gives the Japanese travel giant a stronger foothold in destination management across Asia,... Kuoni teams up with Singapore event specialist By Meetings & Conventions AsiaWith its sights on Singapore’s MICE potential, the DMC partners a local events company. Incentives Sentosa breaks ground on Asia’s first experiential climate adaptation hub By Travel Weekly AsiaGuided learning journeys for corporates, schools and members of the public to begin in 2027. Hyatt Regency Danang adds racquet sports hub and mini golf By Meetings & Conventions AsiaNew facilities expand the resort's recreation offering with pickleball, padel, tennis and a nine-hole... SITE survey finds local expertise still trumps scale in DMC selection By Meetings & Conventions AsiaIncentive travel professionals prioritise destination knowledge and trusted relationships when... Industry Reports Global business travel spending to reach record US$1.71tn in 2026 By Meetings & Conventions AsiaLatest forecast projects spending growth to outpace trip volumes as higher travel costs, geopolitical... Global Destination Report reveals resilient sector facing mounting pressures By M&ITEvents sector faces budget and resource constraints, as well as an advocacy gap in ensuring their... India tops exhibition profit outlook as growth shifts beyond the Middle East By Meetings & Conventions AsiaLatest UFI survey shows profit expectations are no longer concentrated in the Gulf, while most... Meeting Planning and Strategy Advice from bosses on leading in uncertain times By Patricia WeeVolatility has become the new normal. Speakers at the Singapore MICE Forum speak on inspiring... A case for 10-year TMC contracts By Meetings & Conventions AsiaAs FCM bags 'industry-defining' contract, its client says: less time lost to admin, greater readiness... What event profs should start measuring (and what can wait) By Kim BenjaminReal-time data and sentiment tools are enabling planners to read the room like never before, while joy... Technology AI's biggest disruption may be the jobs it creates By Meetings & Conventions AsiaSome 70% of the skills required for a role could change by 2030. The AI race heats up among travel management giants By Meetings & Conventions AsiaFrom booking flights through natural-language conversations to analysing spend and managing... Robots that help with event set-up? Pico launches innovation testbed with Accenture By Patricia WeeGamification, stand construction robots and Singlish-conversant audio concierge on the cards for the... Venues A look inside Northern Sarawak’s first international business events venue By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe covers come off exhibition halls, banquet spaces and even an open-air venue as Kenyalang... What we know about Zouk’s new MICE capabilities By Meetings & Conventions AsiaSingapore’s longest-running nightclub completes its multi-million-dollar redevelopment with ‘much... Unique venues in Taiwan that get people talking By Natalie Joy LeeFrom temples to museums, Taiwan's newest venues are giving planners fresh ways to impress. Wellness Tips embed test link 2 embed test link 2 testing the embed function of ion form here. below should show the form. ... Westin gives delegates a workout with its running programmes By Meetings & Conventions AsiaRunning routes are available at a number of Westin Hotels & Resorts across Asia-Pacific. Mindful meetings take on new meaning at The Slate By Meetings & Conventions AsiaWellbeing takes centre stage as The Slate in Phuket launches wellness-focused meting packages. Whats On QSNCC readies for largest Hyrox race to-date in Asia By Meetings & Conventions AsiaHyrox is returning to Bangkok, this time, with an expected turnout of 22,000 participants over four... Have your say: Who deserves the spotlight? By Meetings & Conventions AsiaHave your say: Who deserves the spotlight? Nominations are now open for M&C Asia Stella Awards 2026.... World's first two-wheel MICE show riding in soon By Meetings & Incentive TravelMeetSleepCycle Slovenia will demonstrate sustainability and events in motion.
More airlines extend Dubai service suspensions By Meetings & Conventions AsiaA growing number of international carriers have pushed back the resumption of Dubai services.
Riyadh Air takes off for Malaysia By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe young carrier’s first Southeast Asia flight creates new ways to connect the region’s travellers to...
Flights grounded again amid renewed Middle East tensions By Meetings & Conventions AsiaDubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha remain open, but airlines continue to suspend, reroute and trim services...
World’s largest private DMC expands in Southeast Asia By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe group eyes MICE and event opportunities as it expands its local-led and partner-owned model to a...
JTB buys EXO Travel as it scales global operations By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe deal gives the Japanese travel giant a stronger foothold in destination management across Asia,...
Kuoni teams up with Singapore event specialist By Meetings & Conventions AsiaWith its sights on Singapore’s MICE potential, the DMC partners a local events company.
Sentosa breaks ground on Asia’s first experiential climate adaptation hub By Travel Weekly AsiaGuided learning journeys for corporates, schools and members of the public to begin in 2027.
Hyatt Regency Danang adds racquet sports hub and mini golf By Meetings & Conventions AsiaNew facilities expand the resort's recreation offering with pickleball, padel, tennis and a nine-hole...
SITE survey finds local expertise still trumps scale in DMC selection By Meetings & Conventions AsiaIncentive travel professionals prioritise destination knowledge and trusted relationships when...
Global business travel spending to reach record US$1.71tn in 2026 By Meetings & Conventions AsiaLatest forecast projects spending growth to outpace trip volumes as higher travel costs, geopolitical...
Global Destination Report reveals resilient sector facing mounting pressures By M&ITEvents sector faces budget and resource constraints, as well as an advocacy gap in ensuring their...
India tops exhibition profit outlook as growth shifts beyond the Middle East By Meetings & Conventions AsiaLatest UFI survey shows profit expectations are no longer concentrated in the Gulf, while most...
Advice from bosses on leading in uncertain times By Patricia WeeVolatility has become the new normal. Speakers at the Singapore MICE Forum speak on inspiring...
A case for 10-year TMC contracts By Meetings & Conventions AsiaAs FCM bags 'industry-defining' contract, its client says: less time lost to admin, greater readiness...
What event profs should start measuring (and what can wait) By Kim BenjaminReal-time data and sentiment tools are enabling planners to read the room like never before, while joy...
AI's biggest disruption may be the jobs it creates By Meetings & Conventions AsiaSome 70% of the skills required for a role could change by 2030.
The AI race heats up among travel management giants By Meetings & Conventions AsiaFrom booking flights through natural-language conversations to analysing spend and managing...
Robots that help with event set-up? Pico launches innovation testbed with Accenture By Patricia WeeGamification, stand construction robots and Singlish-conversant audio concierge on the cards for the...
A look inside Northern Sarawak’s first international business events venue By Meetings & Conventions AsiaThe covers come off exhibition halls, banquet spaces and even an open-air venue as Kenyalang...
What we know about Zouk’s new MICE capabilities By Meetings & Conventions AsiaSingapore’s longest-running nightclub completes its multi-million-dollar redevelopment with ‘much...
Unique venues in Taiwan that get people talking By Natalie Joy LeeFrom temples to museums, Taiwan's newest venues are giving planners fresh ways to impress.
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Westin gives delegates a workout with its running programmes By Meetings & Conventions AsiaRunning routes are available at a number of Westin Hotels & Resorts across Asia-Pacific.
Mindful meetings take on new meaning at The Slate By Meetings & Conventions AsiaWellbeing takes centre stage as The Slate in Phuket launches wellness-focused meting packages.
QSNCC readies for largest Hyrox race to-date in Asia By Meetings & Conventions AsiaHyrox is returning to Bangkok, this time, with an expected turnout of 22,000 participants over four...
Have your say: Who deserves the spotlight? By Meetings & Conventions AsiaHave your say: Who deserves the spotlight? Nominations are now open for M&C Asia Stella Awards 2026....
World's first two-wheel MICE show riding in soon By Meetings & Incentive TravelMeetSleepCycle Slovenia will demonstrate sustainability and events in motion.