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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
An iconic events chief helms an Melbourne icon
An iconic events chief helms an Melbourne icon
A well-known figure in Victoria's business events scene, Natalie O'Brien will get into the CEO seat at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre come January 2023.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 17, 2022
Hilton Tokyo has the largest LED screen of any hotels in Japan
Hilton Tokyo has the largest LED screen of any hotels in Japan
The curved LED wall spanning 15m wide comes complete with professional support.
October 17, 2022
How an event agency achieved carbon neutrality in 9 months
How an event agency achieved carbon neutrality in 9 months
Broadsword set a target to become carbon neutral in 2022 and hit its goal with three months to spare.
By CSR | October 17, 2022
Get ready for a new chapter of incentives
Get ready for a new chapter of incentives
Downtime and intimate groups are just some of the ways incentive programmes are pivoting to.
By Kim Benjamin | October 14, 2022
Out with the old rules, in with the new reality
Out with the old rules, in with the new reality
Event planners are finding it increasingly difficult to negotiate with suppliers.
By M&IT | October 14, 2022
Singapore debuts agri-tech exhibition showcasing food security
Singapore debuts agri-tech exhibition showcasing food security
The first Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia happening on 26 October is expected to bring in over 200 exhibitors from more than 15 countries.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 14, 2022
China's air connectivity continues quietly soaring
China's air connectivity continues quietly soaring
A major shift is happening in China as its airline capacity bounces back stronger than the previous year.
By Travel Weekly Asia | October 14, 2022
Chatrium Hospitality debuts US$150 million luxury Bangkok hotel
Chatrium Hospitality debuts US$150 million luxury Bangkok hotel
Chatrium Grand Bangkok features 528 rooms ranging from 46sqm standard rooms to 321sqm penthouses.
By Travel Weekly Asia | October 14, 2022
TripActions is flying high at $9.2 billion valuation
TripActions is flying high at $9.2 billion valuation
The TMC's third round of fundraising has increased its valuation from $4 billion to more than $9 billion.
By BTN Europe | October 14, 2022
What are the new challenges and opportunities for event planners?
What are the new challenges and opportunities for event planners?
Optimism abounds as the event industry rebounds, but there's still much to unpack and adapt to in the post-pandemic landscape.
By Kim Benjamin | October 11, 2022
Seoul: where tech booms and nature blooms
Seoul: where tech booms and nature blooms
From mountain hikes to bike tours and after-dark palace walks, there’s more than meets the eye in this high-tech metropolis.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 11, 2022
How to win a debate with event data
How to win a debate with event data
More organisations may be open to suggested changes if concrete data and evidence proves useful.
By Clive Morris, research director, Explori | October 11, 2022
Make Wellington events greener one ride at a time
Make Wellington events greener one ride at a time
Bring your energy, not your carbon emissions, Wellington says as it looks to making it easier for delegates to use public transport.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 11, 2022
Pico Group bets big on event tech start-ups
Pico Group bets big on event tech start-ups
Pico Group and Founders Factory join forces in cultivating start-ups to advance event activation technologies.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 11, 2022
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