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Event companies look East as tech gravity shifts towards China

Organisers and agencies are positioning themselves closer to the technologies and companies shaping future growth.

Event companies look East as tech gravity shifts towards China
FCM appoints new meetings & events leader
FCM appoints new meetings & events leader
Jing Wen Wong will head FCM Meetings & Events' Southeast Asia and Greater China business.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 23, 2024
Coming: Exotic retreats at Raffles Trojena
Coming: Exotic retreats at Raffles Trojena
The new resort is set to open in the mountains of NEOM in Saudi Arabia.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 23, 2024
Langham Hospitality Group signs three hotels in one plot
Langham Hospitality Group signs three hotels in one plot
Xiamen Seaworld will house three of Langham’s brands in China, opening in 2025.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 23, 2024
Closer collaboration between Sri Lanka and India for tourism
Closer collaboration between Sri Lanka and India for tourism
The recent Tourism Networking Event showcased Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal to Indian stakeholders.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 23, 2024
AI is already reshaping roles and skills in events
AI is already reshaping roles and skills in events
Event technologists weigh in on how AI is creating challenges as well as new opportunities in the industry.
By Kim Benjamin | February 19, 2024
Singapore to impose sustainable fuel levy on flights
Singapore to impose sustainable fuel levy on flights
Outbound flights to cost more as Singapore government mandates the use of SAF from 2026.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 19, 2024
Have events become the most tried and trusted place?
Have events become the most tried and trusted place?
As trust online erodes, people are seeking face-to-face interaction offline: report.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 19, 2024
Seoul injects $6.74 million to boost MICE industry
Seoul injects $6.74 million to boost MICE industry
The Korean capital wants to attract renowned events the likes of CES in Las Vegas and WEF in Davos.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 19, 2024
Top incentive trends planners need to know
Top incentive trends planners need to know
Shifting workforce dynamics, inflation and AI are changing incentive programmes.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 19, 2024
MACEOS leads the way towards sustainability
MACEOS leads the way towards sustainability
The association seeks lasting impacts through partnerships, standards development, and awards.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 19, 2024
Western Australia set to make WAVES by 2033
Western Australia set to make WAVES by 2033
A new blueprint looks to launch Western Australia as a world-class destination for tourism and events.
By Patricia Wee | February 19, 2024
Air travel capacity to surpass 2018 and 2019
Air travel capacity to surpass 2018 and 2019
Fleet configuration changes and shifts in schedules to meet rising demand.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | February 15, 2024
Crafting a sustainability policy for events
Crafting a sustainability policy for events
The right strategy to describe your organisation’s commitment to sustainability.
By Michele Fox | February 15, 2024
Criteria changes in Global Destination Sustainability Index
Criteria changes in Global Destination Sustainability Index
The GDS criteria in 2024 takes into account climate action, visitor management and resident sentiment strategies.
By Kim Benjamin | February 15, 2024
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