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Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business

Having expanded its halal-certified facilities, Millennium Hotels and Resorts is seeing a 15-20% annual increase in related banquet enquiries in recent years.

Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business
BCD Meetings & Events launches AI tool
BCD Meetings & Events launches AI tool
Generative AI tool looks to revolutionise the way teams collaborate and work together.
More midscale hotels in Japan with Marriott deal
More midscale hotels in Japan with Marriott deal
Four Points Express by Sheraton to rise across 14 locations in 10 Japanese cities.
Scoot takes off with first Embraer E190-E2
Scoot takes off with first Embraer E190-E2
Fleet of new aircraft poised to aid the LCC’s push into secondary cities across Southeast Asia.
Dusit’s all-inclusive resort to launch near Male airport
Dusit’s all-inclusive resort to launch near Male airport
Entertainment hub and convention facility in the works for dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, slated for Q4 opening.
Singapore roars back with strong MICE performance
Singapore roars back with strong MICE performance
Record turnout and robust line-up of events has Singapore bullish on its MICE future.
Should you take incentive travel advice from AI?
Should you take incentive travel advice from AI?
Curious or cautious? Incentive planners explore AI's potential and pitfalls.
Chab Agency expands into Thailand events scene
Chab Agency expands into Thailand events scene
Singapore-based brand experience firm launches Bangkok office to tap into Thailand’s luxury events scene.
Gold Coast rolls out new promotional videos
Gold Coast rolls out new promotional videos
Taking the viewer into the mind of a meeting planner, the videos show the opportunities the Gold Coast has to offer.
Strong demand for corporate travel through 2024
Strong demand for corporate travel through 2024
Steady rise in demand for business travel despite higher rates and tightening budgets: FCM report.
Singapore Airlines' sustainable jet fuel deal takes off
Singapore Airlines' sustainable jet fuel deal takes off
This deal is a major step for the Lion City, which requires all flights departing the country to use SAF by 2026.
Hyatt doubles down on wellbeing as meetings roar back
Hyatt doubles down on wellbeing as meetings roar back
Sustainability and wellness now take centre stage for meetings and events, says Hyatt executive.
Bright lights, mega events afoot in New York City
Bright lights, mega events afoot in New York City
The Big Apple is gearing up for a marquee run of mega-events and celebrations.
Coastal charm meets convention charm in Danang
Coastal charm meets convention charm in Danang
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang pairs advanced technology and community initiatives to offer a unique meeting experience.
Hotels worldwide now aiming for sustainability
Hotels worldwide now aiming for sustainability
More than 3,400 global properties are now verified under WTTC Hotel Sustainability Basics.