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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.

Thailand's travel reopening plan revealed

Phuket is pressing ahead to reopen on 1 July to tourists without quarantines, and just last week, prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced to reopen Thailand to vaccinated foreigners by mid-October.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 18, 2021

What does sustainable MICE transformation look like? Seoul has the answer

Hybrid meeting formats are set to revolutionise the MICE landscape — and Seoul is rising to the challenge with gusto.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 15, 2021

How to create immersive event experiences at scale

Blending in-person and digital channels, Intrado Digital Media’s award-winning platform hosted more than 100,000 events and welcomed more than 27 million attendees in 2020.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 15, 2021

Combining profit with purpose

Bogeun “Bryan” Song cottoned on to the importance of digital engagement long before the coronavirus forced the rest of the industry to pay attention.

By Lauren Arena | June 15, 2021

Australian Tourism Exchange 2021 returns 'live'

After cancelling last year due to the pandemic, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2021 (ATE 21) returned this year as a hybrid two-part event: 'ATE Live' from 6-9 June, followed by 'ATE Online' from 10-17 June.

By Natalie Joy Lee | June 15, 2021

Abu Dhabi mega merger set to transform events industry

Abu Dhabi could soon see the rise of a new regional hospitality leader, should a proposal to unite enterprise group ADQ, Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC (ADNH) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) come to pass.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 15, 2021

EU travel opens up with new digital certificate

The European Union has approved the use of a new travel certificate, enabling those who have been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from Covid-19 to move between countries.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia & Janeen Christoff | June 15, 2021

New Four Seasons to open in Osaka

The upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, due to open in 2024, will be located in the city's mixed-use One Dojima Project.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 15, 2021

Noor Ahmad Hamid is the new COO for MyCeb

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has appointed industry veteran, Noor Ahmad Hamid, as its new chief operating officer.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 11, 2021

Singapore's eased restrictions explained

Operating cap for events and live performances back to 250, plus, bubble talks back on table with Hong Kong and Australia.

By Natalie Joy Lee | June 11, 2021

Event entrepreneurs fostering a shared vision

Unearthed Productions founder, Adam Piperdy, says Covid-19 has uprooted a lot of traditional thinking and created new learning opportunities.

By Lauren Arena | June 11, 2021

IHG's voco brand makes Southeast Asia debut in Singapore

Hotel Properties Limited's (HPL) landmark Hilton Singapore on Orchard Road will soon be rebranded as voco Orchard Singapore in January 2022.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 11, 2021

Western Australia secures major medical congress for 2024

The International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases will return to Perth in 2024, more than 50 years since it was last held in Western Australia capital back in 1971.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 11, 2021

Marriott's new Tribute in Malaysia

A makeover is in order before Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya turns into a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

By Meetings & Conventions Asia | June 11, 2021

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