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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.

Northstar Travel Group to launch TEAMS Asia Pacific in 2027
Get sustainability certifications at The Meetings Show
Get sustainability certifications at The Meetings Show
The upcoming Meetings Show on 30 September will offer a new certification for event and meeting planners who are looking to drive their organisation’s sustainability strategy.
No more Covid-19 tests to enter Abu Dhabi
No more Covid-19 tests to enter Abu Dhabi
UAE travellers are no longer required to take Covid-19 tests in order to enter Abu Dhabi, amid the emirate's lowered infection rates.
England scraps traffic light system for inbound travellers
England scraps traffic light system for inbound travellers
Starting 4 October, the rules for international travel to England will change from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries only.
The Meetings Show returns live — here's what you need to know
The Meetings Show returns live — here's what you need to know
Taking place live and virtually for the first time since 2013, The Meetings Show goes hybrid, joined by major DMOs, DMCs, venues and technology partners.
A Conscious Festival gathers in Singapore, Paris and London
A Conscious Festival gathers in Singapore, Paris and London
The hybrid Conscious Festival 2021 will take place this month across three cities: London, Singapore and Paris, with the option to attend virtually. 
What will it take to guarantee a seamless rite of passage?
What will it take to guarantee a seamless rite of passage?
Air transport technology giant SITA is pushing ahead with its Health Protect and Smart Path solutions, which it says will be key to speeding travel and tourism’s recovery from the Covid pandemic.
CWT awarded top green rating
CWT awarded top green rating
CWT is among top 1% of companies rated worldwide for responsible business practices.
Qatar Airways' new private jet goes bigger, further, faster
Qatar Airways' new private jet goes bigger, further, faster
Qatar Executive (QE), the business jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, has welcomed the arrival of the world’s first Gulfstream G700 jet aircraft, which will be added to QE's fleet in 2022.
Seoul steps up as Asia Pacific hub for ICCA Congress
Seoul steps up as Asia Pacific hub for ICCA Congress
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will happen in Colombia from 24-27 October, once again in a multi-hub hybrid format, where Seoul will serve as Asia Pacific's Regional Hub.  
Clean bill of health for Singapore's Changi Airport
Clean bill of health for Singapore's Changi Airport
It's a clean bill of health for Singapore Changi Airport, which has successfully renewed its accreditation under the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation Programme.
Malaysia's convention venues appeal for early reopening
Malaysia's convention venues appeal for early reopening
The Business Events Council Malaysia has filed an appeal letter urging authorities to move forward the targeted October resumption timeline for the business events sector.
A US$79 billion Covid hit for UK events sector
A US$79 billion Covid hit for UK events sector
The UK events industry lost £57 billion (US$79 billion) of value from the pre-pandemic level of £70 billion, according to a major new BVEP report.
Accor debuts first Raffles resort in the Middle East
Accor debuts first Raffles resort in the Middle East
Accor is gearing up to debut its first Raffles Resort in the Middle East, where the beachside property is on track to open in Q4 2021.
How realistic is corporate group travel in 2021?
How realistic is corporate group travel in 2021?
Patty Clark, Director of Global Group Travel Services from CWT Meetings & Events shares four issues to note for those still sitting on the fence of corporate group travel.