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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
Calling future leaders of the global events industry
Calling future leaders of the global events industry
The Association of International Convention Centers (AIPC) in July launched a new programme to boost talent development in the global events industry.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
New social and foodie playground for Singapore Expo
New social and foodie playground for Singapore Expo
Singapore Expo is undergoing a partial venue refresh and opening new revenue streams, amid a 95% drop in physical events since April 2020.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
Langham opens first hotel in SE Asia
Langham opens first hotel in SE Asia
When The Langham, Jakarta opens its doors within the District 8 complex in the Sudirman CBD on 9 September, it will become the group's first property in Southeast Asia.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre launches digital event platform
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre launches digital event platform
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched a new digital events platform which promises to deliver "hybrid without the headaches".
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
Vivid Sydney cancelled for second year running
Vivid Sydney cancelled for second year running
Vivid Sydney, has been cancelled for the second year running after a surge in the Covid-19 Delta variant raised another lockdown, recently extended until end September.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
CASE STUDY: How Pico engaged 16,000 teachers during three-day virtual event
CASE STUDY: How Pico engaged 16,000 teachers during three-day virtual event
TCEF's 10th edition, held from 1 to 3 June, was the first time the development conference was held in an entirely virtual format.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 20, 2021
MICE players ready: The search for Asia's Super Team is on
MICE players ready: The search for Asia's Super Team is on
MEET Taiwan's annual Asia Super Team (AST) competition is back again this year, calling the region's corporates to compete for a chance of winning a US$50,000 incentive travel package to Taiwan.  
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
Penang International Travel Exchange returns this October
Penang International Travel Exchange returns this October
Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) will take place from 4-8 October this year, in a digital format for the second year running.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
Australia's MICE industry rallies behind vaccination drive
Australia's MICE industry rallies behind vaccination drive
Tourism Australia's specialist business unit, Business Events Australia has launched an industry vaccination initiative called “It’s our best shot for events”.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
Japan's second largest city to host global robotics meet
Japan's second largest city to host global robotics meet
Yokohama has been selected to host the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
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New Zealand events industry takes bold step forward
The 45th Business Events Industry Aotearoa Conference 2021 is back this October, ahead of New Zealand's careful international reopening plans from Q1 2022, sans quarantine.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
CWT names development head in APAC
CWT names development head in APAC
Cheng Meng Hwang is now head of global market management and development (GMD) in CWT's APAC leadership team.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 17, 2021
Hybrid events: Are we on the brink of revolution?
Hybrid events: Are we on the brink of revolution?
Technology is constantly evolving, but practice makes perfect, says PCMA APAC expert Justin Choy.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | August 16, 2021
Why MICE is a leading edge for travel recovery in Vietnam
Why MICE is a leading edge for travel recovery in Vietnam
Event professionals remain positive about the future while honing ‘new knowledge’ on Vietnam's domestic corporate market.
By Jim Selkin | August 13, 2021
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