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Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Singapore route
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Singapore route
The first full-service Singapore-Phu Quoc flight takes off ahead of APEC 2027.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 27, 2026
Young talent is hard to find and even harder to keep
Young talent is hard to find and even harder to keep
The event industry needs a makeover if it wants to appeal to the next generation.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 25, 2026
Rooted in legacy: Japan’s long game for business events
Rooted in legacy: Japan’s long game for business events
JNTO’s Mariko Tatsumi shares how regional collaboration and cultural authenticity are helping events leave a deeper imprint on destinations.
By Xinyi Liang-Pholsena | May 25, 2026
Malaysia sharpens its focus on high-value business events
Malaysia sharpens its focus on high-value business events
Under VM2026, the business events sector sees opportunity to position Malaysia as a competitive, high-value destination.
By Anis Ramli | May 25, 2026
Global conflicts increasingly threaten international meetings: new survey
Global conflicts increasingly threaten international meetings: new survey
But PCOs are countering uncertainty with diversified destination choices, proactive communications and updated contingency plans.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 25, 2026
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Business events are worth more than their economic impact
jwc reveals new Destination Development Model following successful phase one pilot with Singapore Tourism Board.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 25, 2026
Hyatt Regency returns to Korea with 12 event venues
Hyatt Regency returns to Korea with 12 event venues
501-key hotel now forms part of a dual-brand property after a partial rebrand of the Grand Hyatt Incheon.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 25, 2026
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort names GM
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort names GM
Grant Thompson helms the recently opened meetings resort.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 25, 2026
Rethinking event contract rules in a VUCA world
Rethinking event contract rules in a VUCA world
In a volatile world, contracts could become increasingly unenforceable. How is the event industry responding?
By Kim Benjamin | May 20, 2026
The world’s top destinations for international association meetings
The world’s top destinations for international association meetings
ICCA’s latest data reveals the destinations leading the global meetings and conventions landscape.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 20, 2026
New Asia editions of Informa shows headed to Singapore
New Asia editions of Informa shows headed to Singapore
The expanded partnership includes new Asia launches, event growth plans and more immersive delegate experiences through “festivalisation” initiatives.
By Yixin Ng | May 20, 2026
Business events now surpass aerospace and air transport in economic impact
Business events now surpass aerospace and air transport in economic impact
A new study shows the sector generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending in 2025, highlighting its growing economic clout.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 20, 2026
New Radisson Blu hotel opens in Dubai
New Radisson Blu hotel opens in Dubai
537-key hotel features 16 meeting spaces near Dubai’s key business districts.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 20, 2026
World planning congress comes to Wellington in 2027
World planning congress comes to Wellington in 2027
New Zealand capital picked for its strengths in civic culture and incorporating local perspectives into planning and governance.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | May 20, 2026
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