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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
US lifts Covid-19 vaccine requirement
US lifts Covid-19 vaccine requirement
Starting from 12 May, the US will no longer require international travellers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
By Michael B. Baker & Rob Gill | May 4, 2023
How will a recession affect travel and business events?
How will a recession affect travel and business events?
Both sectors have been putting up resistance to the rise of rampant inflation and rising interest rate – at least for now.
By Lizzie Wilcox | May 2, 2023
Singapore's business travel costs nearly as high as Hong Kong
Singapore's business travel costs nearly as high as Hong Kong
But elsewhere in Southeast Asia, daily costs for business travel in remains stable.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 2, 2023
Q&A with TICA president Sumate Sudasna
Q&A with TICA president Sumate Sudasna
Sumate Sudasna is re-elected to a new term as the president of Thailand Incentive and Convention Association.
By Xinyi Liang-Pholsena | May 2, 2023
At long last, Japan ends Covid travel rules
At long last, Japan ends Covid travel rules
Vaccinations and test certificates no longer required for inbound travellers entering the country.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 2, 2023
BestCities welcomes Edward Koh as new board chair
BestCities welcomes Edward Koh as new board chair
Executive director at Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau will greet industry in his new role at IMEX Frankfurt.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 2, 2023
Avoided emissions: A new way of measuring climate impacts?
Avoided emissions: A new way of measuring climate impacts?
Concept to be more widespread to measure companies' decarbonisation efforts following backing from G7 nations.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 28, 2023
A guide to Singapore’s top restaurants for incentive groups
A guide to Singapore’s top restaurants for incentive groups
From hawker centres to Michelin cuisines, these top-notch venues will impress your guests during their next event in Singapore.
By Karen Tee | April 28, 2023
What’s in an innovative MICE destination? Look to South Korea’s Gyeonggi
What’s in an innovative MICE destination? Look to South Korea’s Gyeonggi
The province is powering ahead as a leading region for MICE, leveraging its diverse strengths from its industrial expertise to scenic beauty and cultural attractions.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 28, 2023
Events platform provider Ticketmelon moves into Malaysia
Events platform provider Ticketmelon moves into Malaysia
The Thailand-based company is targeting growth across Southeast Asia.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 28, 2023
Aviation industry alliance says going green will come at a cost
Aviation industry alliance says going green will come at a cost
Cutting carbons emissions will result in higher passenger airfares.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 28, 2023
Singapore takes the lead with innovative zero-waste booth
Singapore takes the lead with innovative zero-waste booth
Singapore Tourism Board unveils pilot zero-waste booth at FHA-Food & Beverage 2023 to drive sustainable exhibitions.
By Cheryl Teo | April 27, 2023
100 steps, big strides: Taiwan's MICE on road to net zero
100 steps, big strides: Taiwan's MICE on road to net zero
The Bureau of Foreign Trade unveils a sustainability action plan toward decarbonisation for Taiwan's MICE industry.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 27, 2023
Marina Bay Sands unveils 'precinct strategy' for events
Marina Bay Sands unveils 'precinct strategy' for events
The integrated resort will tap the combined strength of hotels and attractions in the area to woo international event planners.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | April 27, 2023
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