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What it really takes to pull off a mega convention in Asia

High on the list? A venue that functions as a “super connector” – bridging organisers with unique experiences, local networks and the wider city.

What it really takes to pull off a mega convention in Asia
Welcome to IMEX America, please show your vaccine passport
Welcome to IMEX America, please show your vaccine passport
Visitors to IMEX America, the Las Vegas-based meetings trade show, will have to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 before gaining entry, organisers have confirmed.
STB launches Global Conversations Series on travel future
STB launches Global Conversations Series on travel future
Travel and event industry leaders come together in the Singapore Tourism Board’s new forum series to outline new travel experiences and business models geared towards the post-pandemic traveller.
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's latest sustainability win
BCEC scores EarthCheck Platinum Certification, which covers social and environmental actions.
Thailand prepares for 2022 with three MICE strategies
Thailand prepares for 2022 with three MICE strategies
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau outlines plans to develop and upskill the sector, and refine its bidding strategy.
Expo 2020 announces new way for business to Thrive Together
Expo 2020 announces new way for business to Thrive Together
Expo 2020, set to open to the world on 1 October 2021, has launched Thrive Together — a new business-focused programme which will offer curated networking, knowledge-sharing and thought-leadership events.
Leadership duo joins CBRE Hotels Asia Pacific
Leadership duo joins CBRE Hotels Asia Pacific
CBRE Hotels in APAC has announced two senior appointments: Steve Carroll as Head, and David Ling as MD for the firm's hotel and hospitality investments.
A new design fair comes to Singapore
A new design fair comes to Singapore
Singapore wins hosting rights for FIND: Design Fair Asia, with at least three editions confirmed, starting from 2022.
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HKECIA renews call to government for struggling MICE industry
HKECIA is renewing its call to the government to reassess pandemic measures and repurpose an industry scheme — or risk massive industry closure.
CWT names new global head of meetings and events
CWT names new global head of meetings and events
Ian Cummings has stepped into his new role as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events, starting 1 September 2021.
IATA backs EU Covid-19 certificate as ‘global standard’
IATA backs EU Covid-19 certificate as ‘global standard’
IATA endorsed the European Commission’s EU Digital Covid Certificate and urged countries to use it as a standard for their own certificates.
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BEIA Conference postponed to November
The Business Events Industry Aotearoa has postponed BEIA Conference 2021 three weeks later to 1-3 November, still held at the Napier War Memorial Centre in Hawke’s Bay.
Pan Pacific debuts in Europe
Pan Pacific debuts in Europe
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has opened its London luxury outpost, offering 237 rooms, the area's first dedicated ballroom, and F&B with a nod to its Singapore roots.
Germany revs up for first major trade event post Covid
Germany revs up for first major trade event post Covid
The IAA Mobility motor show is taking place in Munich this week, marking the first major trade event in Germany since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Facing an uncertain future, convention industry looks for strength in numbers
Facing an uncertain future, convention industry looks for strength in numbers
The Asia Convention Alliance will build bridges between Thailand, Seoul, Malaysia and Taiwan.