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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
A league of their own: Event entrepreneurs in Asia
A league of their own: Event entrepreneurs in Asia
Not afraid to wade into uncharted waters, Melissa Lou and Jacqueline Ye founded Delegate in 2015, an online marketplace that automates the event planning process.
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort unveils new MICE facilities
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort unveils new MICE facilities
Right in time before Phuket's adamant push for a July reopening, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has unveiled its MICE-enhanced property, now boasting two ballrooms, seven meeting rooms and an alfresco event space.
UK pilot events record just 15 Covid cases out of 60,000 attendees
UK pilot events record just 15 Covid cases out of 60,000 attendees
As of 21 May, just 15 people out of 60,000 tested positive for Covid-19 following attendance at one of nine Events Research Programme pilot events.
Zoom targets conferences with new event hosting platform
Zoom targets conferences with new event hosting platform
Video calling app Zoom plans to break into the conferences and events industry with a new all-in-one platform.
Japan has a new chat-based tool for corporate travellers
Japan has a new chat-based tool for corporate travellers
Travel management app uses chatbots and human travel concierges, while assisting with cancellation and compensation issues too.
Swire Hotels leadership shake-up
Swire Hotels leadership shake-up
Swire Hotels has announced new members to the hotel management team across The House Collective and EAST brands.
A hybrid gathering of "power" on Global Exhibitions Day
A hybrid gathering of "power" on Global Exhibitions Day
To mark Global Exhibitions Day this year, happening on 02 June, the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is planning a half day in-person and live streamed event at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
FCM appoints new head of marketing for Asia
FCM appoints new head of marketing for Asia
Travel management company FCM, the flagship global business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has appointed Henry Jones as the new head of marketing for Asia.
Will bureaucracy over vaccinations kill the travel industry?
Will bureaucracy over vaccinations kill the travel industry?
Transparency and access to testing are key to keeping people healthy, but governments need to remove travel uncertainty, says Global Rescue CEO.
IBTM adds new virtual event to annual calendar
IBTM adds new virtual event to annual calendar
Reed Travel Exhibitions has added a permanent event to its global IBTM portfolio — IBTM Wired, happening from 28 June – 1 July 2021.
Hong Kong makes strides with renewed MICE and tourism strategy
Hong Kong makes strides with renewed MICE and tourism strategy
The Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble may have burst for now, but the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is forging ahead with a renewed perspective and strategy in anticipation of the return of global travel.
Are vaccinations the key to restarting Malaysia’s MICE sector?
Are vaccinations the key to restarting Malaysia’s MICE sector?
On 20 May — the same day Malaysia's MICE leaders gathered virtually to discuss the feasibility of restarting business events with vaccine passports — the country announced a record of 6,806 new Covid-19 and 59 deaths, bringing about a fresh conundrum for the industry.
New business events funding boost for Victoria
New business events funding boost for Victoria
The Victorian Government has pumped fresh funds of AU$42.913 million (US$33 million) into the destination's existing Business Events Program — launched in April — underscoring its support to the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and Business Events Victoria to acquire business events for the state.
Shangri-La Dialogue cancelled
Shangri-La Dialogue cancelled
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), organisers of the Shangri-La Dialogue, has announced the cancellation of the upcoming security summit in singapore, which had been scheduled to take place on 4–5 June 2021.