Virtual component will run from 14-15 December, catering to event professionals unable to meet face-to-face in Barcelona.

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, set to open in Hobart.

With reopening plans set to expand in coming months, the Kingdom's business events sector expects a swift recovery.

New 118-key hotel sits directly opposite the Hangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

New leaders for the global traveller experience team and global customer team.

Hailed as the 'reunion' of the global events industry, IMEX America wrapped up on 11 November with more than 3,300 buyers and 2,200 exhibitors in attendance.

Reviving Indonesia's business events sector requires "creativity" and abiding by "long-term" health protocols, said officials at the 11 November launch of its enhanced CHSE Event Protocol (CERPEN) campaign — which includes a new event guidebook.

New South Wales is gearing up to host 95 events between 2022-2029 worth AU$503million (US$370 million), according to Business Events Sydney's (BESydney) Annual Financial Report, released on 15 November.

Pan Pacific Hotels is set to debut its ParkRoyal Collection brand in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has appointed John Rice as General Manager of Shangri-la Singapore, who began his role on 1 November.

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is inviting event professionals to its Future of Business Events Virtual Summit on 9 December, in a call to 'Rally, Rebuild and Restart' as a sector.

High chance year-end will offer "opportunity for strong recovery" as business travellers extend trips for festive season, says FCM Travel Asia.

WiT Experience Singapore 2021, held 19-20 October, was the first industry conference to offer a unified hybrid experience to delegates, giving a glimpse into the future of events.

Conference attendees may be all 'zoomed out' with online meetings, but as MCEC's recent Defy All Conventions showcase proved — the right "connected event design" can be the key to driving overall attendance numbers and event revenue.