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Event companies look East as tech gravity shifts towards China
Return of F1 revs up Singapore's MICE sector
Return of F1 revs up Singapore's MICE sector
The Grand Prix's comeback is turbocharging Singapore's business events sector with a slew of high-profile conferences.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2022
Event space race between Sydney and Melbourne heats up
Event space race between Sydney and Melbourne heats up
The friendly rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne spills into the events spaces as both cities roll out their new venues.
By Brad Foster | October 1, 2022
Here's to a swift return of business events in Taiwan
Here's to a swift return of business events in Taiwan
MICE events in Taiwan will be made a lot easier with the removal of mandatory Covid-19 tests and quarantine.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2022
Hotel prices are only going to go up
Hotel prices are only going to go up
Pent-up demand for in-person meetings is pushing up hotel rates worldwide, reveals Amex GBT report.
By Angelique Platas | October 1, 2022
Can you really negate carbon emissions?
Can you really negate carbon emissions?
Industry Q&A: Destination management and tourism specialist Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes.
By Jill Menze | October 1, 2022
Reed & Mckay grants Snowden new role
Reed & Mckay grants Snowden new role
Snowden Chan's appointment as director of client experience in Asia comes at a time the company is pursue significant growth in the region.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2022
How to attract the next generation of events industry talent?
How to attract the next generation of events industry talent?
The war for talent is fierce in a post-pandemic world. Three planners give their take on recruitment strategies.
By Kim Benjamin | September 27, 2022
APAC's business events recovery: Delayed but not derailed
APAC's business events recovery: Delayed but not derailed
That's the Q2 sentiments from Events Industry Council’s Global Business Events Barometer survey. Will things pick up in Q3?
By Brad Foster | September 27, 2022
How easy is it to plan a sustainable congress?
How easy is it to plan a sustainable congress?
The bulk of a congress's carbon footprint typically comes from flights, but it's not feasible to stop flying in delegates.
By Matt Grey and Mark Handforth | September 27, 2022
Top 30 cities that can infuse culture into your next event
Top 30 cities that can infuse culture into your next event
These destinations offer more possibilities for planners to integrate cultural experiences into their events.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 27, 2022
Amari brings Thai hospitality to Kuala Lumpur
Amari brings Thai hospitality to Kuala Lumpur
The 252-key Amari Kuala Lumpur features a 220sqm ballroom and various flexible meeting and event spaces.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 27, 2022
JW Marriott reimagines beachfront resort in Khao Lak
JW Marriott reimagines beachfront resort in Khao Lak
A recent makeover sees the launch of a large-scale MICE space, new dining outlets, and additional 127 rooms and villas.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 27, 2022
Global space congress blasts off to Sydney
Global space congress blasts off to Sydney
Sydney will host the International Astronautical Congress in 2025, the second city in Australia to host the event in eight years.
By James Lancaster | September 27, 2022
Pandemic walls are coming down in East Asia
Pandemic walls are coming down in East Asia
Japan will fully reopen in mid October, while Taiwan and Hong Kong end mandatory hotel quarantines.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 23, 2022
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