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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
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is getting a makeover
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is getting a makeover
Multi-million dollar transformation will see a ‘new dawn’ for iconic property in Singapore.
Corporate retreats in Cambodia just got wilder and kinder
Corporate retreats in Cambodia just got wilder and kinder
Take advantage of exclusive-use facilities with CSR offerings at Shinta Mani's properties near Angkor Wat or South Cardamom National Park.
Vietnam revs up manufacturing innovation with COEX partnership
Vietnam revs up manufacturing innovation with COEX partnership
Both venues will cooperate to host a smart factory and logistics automation exhibition in the future.
Events sector finally getting recognition it deserves – what's next?
Events sector finally getting recognition it deserves – what's next?
It took a pandemic for governments to realise the value of business events. Now the sector has to keep up its advocacy and collaboration efforts.
Informa strengthens B2B market foothold with Tarsus acquisition
Informa strengthens B2B market foothold with Tarsus acquisition
The US$940m deal will combine both companies’ portfolios to operate under the Informa brand.
In Australia, a new league of visionaries help to woo business events
In Australia, a new league of visionaries help to woo business events
Convention bureaux and venues Down Under are increasing their focus on human connections and specialists to boost meetings business.
Future-proof your events with these key trends
Future-proof your events with these key trends
Industry professionals offer their take on event content, why bleisure is here to stay and being flexible with RFPs.
Osaka welcomes IGLTA's 2024 conference with pride
Osaka welcomes IGLTA's 2024 conference with pride
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will take its global conference to Asia for the first time in Japan.
Malaysia signs a series of MoUs in MICE sector
Malaysia signs a series of MoUs in MICE sector
The agreements span design, research and education, and food security to enhance Malaysia's business events credentials.
JW Marriott Hong Kong tempts planners with MICE offers
JW Marriott Hong Kong tempts planners with MICE offers
Double Marriott Bonvoy points, one complimentary night and room upgrade among the perks for planners.
Seoul searching: Breathtaking places to meet in the Korean capital
Seoul searching: Breathtaking places to meet in the Korean capital
Blending technology with heritage, Seoul offers plenty of inspiring and unique venues for corporate groups to meet and play.
What's driving attendance for large business events?
What's driving attendance for large business events?
New research by CEIR examines effective marketing strategies for attendee acquisition at B2B exhibitions.
Why this Bangkok hotelier is upbeat about MICE prospects in 2023
Why this Bangkok hotelier is upbeat about MICE prospects in 2023
The Athenee Hotel GM Choo Leng Goh discusses short lead times and rising room rates as business events return to Asia.
One new CEO and two new shows for IEG's expansion into Asia
One new CEO and two new shows for IEG's expansion into Asia
Ilaria Cicero now leads IEG Asia following the group's new regional HQ in Singapore and acquisition of two new shows.