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Northstar Travel Group to launch TEAMS Asia Pacific in 2027

The world's largest marketplace for sports-event organisers will make its Asia Pacific debut in Singapore next April.

European PCO reports ‘sharp reboot’ in face-to-face meetings

AIM Group International, the professional congress organiser has reported a spike in business activity during Q3 of the year, with 35 events taking place involving 15,000 people.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2021

With borders reopening, is business travel finally on the rebound?

Despite continued reports indicating an overall willingness and optimism towards restarting business travel, actual numbers show otherwise, due to ongoing uncertainty around the Delta and other Covid variants.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2021

Melbourne secures major congress for 2023

The Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures returns to Australia for the first time in 25 years.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 1, 2021

APAC MedTech returns to the Lion City

The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) Virtual Forum returns to Singapore, set to take place from 19-20 October 2021 with an expected attendance of some 1,500 virtual and physical delegates.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

Club Med spotlights APAC in global expansion plans

As part of a global expansion plan of 16 resorts by 2023, Club Med will be focusing on Asia Pacific in the coming five years, and are looking for partners specifically within Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

Governments need to provide equal travel opportunity: AAPA

AAPA urges governments towards Olympic spirit, not Las Vegas approach.

By Ian Jarrett | September 28, 2021

Oasia Resort opens on Sentosa

The 191-key Oasia Resort Sentosa officially opened its doors on 1 September, with dedicated event spaces and wellness-centric offerings by homegrown Far East Hospitality.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

Best Western CEO David Kong retires

BWH Hotel Group has announced that David Kong, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring at the end of 2021.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

US relaxes rules for fully vaccinated travellers

American President Joe Biden announced plans to ease restrictions on inbound travel — a move that has drawn praise from US travel industry leaders, calling it a "major step forward".

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

World's tallest observation wheel opens in Dubai

A new icon, rising more than 250m high now dominates Dubai's skyline: Ain Dubai.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 28, 2021

Hong Kong postpones Gay Games to 2023

The 11th Gay Games to be held in Hong Kong next year will be postponed to 2023, due primarily to the pandemic and volatility in travel restrictions, which pose challenges for foreign participants.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 24, 2021

Malaysia eyes reopening as 90% herd immunity rate nears

Interstate travel and eased restrictions for fully-vaccinated individuals could be a reality in less than a month's time for Malaysia.

By Natalie Joy Lee | September 24, 2021

A look at IHG's smart hotel room of the future

IHG's voice-controlled AI-driven software controls light, shades, music, TV and even concierge responses.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 24, 2021

Rebuilding confidence in Australia

Sydney-based Tourism Portfolio has launched a monthly circular to keep local meeting and incentive travel planners informed on requirements for Australian group travel.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | September 24, 2021

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