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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
Corporate wellness retreats set to rise: Kamalaya
Corporate wellness retreats set to rise: Kamalaya
Amid extended lockdowns and work-from-home arrangements, Thai island resort Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa is seeing a rising trend among corporates for holistic wellness solutions that can help teams reconnect.
Thai hotels offer hospital care amid fresh outbreak
Thai hotels offer hospital care amid fresh outbreak
Phuket's 'sandbox' plan has been on high gear since the Thai government approved the reopening proposal, but a recent surge in infections is threatening to thwart the island's July reopening timeline as vaccines are allocated to other parts of the country.
Not just a pretty face
Not just a pretty face
Inside the newly revamped Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, where an environmental ethos and a S$45 million transformation is more than skin deep.
Taiwan wraps Smart City Summit & Expo
Taiwan wraps Smart City Summit & Expo
The Taipei Computer Association successfully concluded the in-person 2021 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE+) in March, after adapting to a virtual platform in 2020.
Covid breath tests could be the new normal for events in Singapore
Covid breath tests could be the new normal for events in Singapore
Covid-19 breath analysers could be the new normal for Singapore soon, these gadgets expected to facilitate safe travel arrangements and on-site testing at large-scale events.
One year on, how has experiential marketing changed?
One year on, how has experiential marketing changed?
One pandemic year on, it looks like brands (and corporate event planners) all agree on one thing: live events will return, but hybrid formats will leave a lasting impression going forward.
Marriott members can now earn points via Uber
Marriott members can now earn points via Uber
Members of Marriott International’s Bonvoy loyalty programme can now earn points via Uber as travel brands look to diversify their loyalty offerings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Malaysia unveils 10-year MICE marketing plan
Malaysia unveils 10-year MICE marketing plan
Malaysia has rolled out a 10-year plan which government and industry players hope will better onboard the country into digitalisation and innovation, while simultaneously creating some 25,000 jobs by 2030.
St. Regis Dubai opens this May
St. Regis Dubai opens this May
St. Regis Dubai, The Palm is set for a May 2021 opening, the luxury hotel joining resorts such as Atlantis, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, and One&Only at the iconic Palm Jumeirah.
Trans-Tasman business travel makes a comeback
Trans-Tasman business travel makes a comeback
After nearly 400 days of international border closures, emotional reunions and ecstatic travellers were seen at airports across New Zealand and Australia this week, as the long-awaited trans-Tasman travel bubble finally opened on 19 April.
Virtual meetings no substitute for business travel — especially in Asia
Virtual meetings no substitute for business travel — especially in Asia
The pandemic has accelerated the use of technology, bringing about tremendous connectivity globally — but it is no substitute for business travel, according to a study by Collinson, a global travel experience provider.
It's a transformation, not a revamp: Sunway Resort
It's a transformation, not a revamp: Sunway Resort
In October last year, the Sunway Group announced a US$60 million (RM247.47 million) transformation of its flagship hotel property Sunway Resort.
Singapore's next frontier: Maritime Week 2021
Singapore's next frontier: Maritime Week 2021
The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2021 is back, and will run from 19 to 23 April with some 6,000 attendees expected at 19 events with a mix of virtual and hybrid formats.
Batam's Opus Bay 'smart city' an events and incentives draw
Batam's Opus Bay 'smart city' an events and incentives draw
By 2023, event planners will have new events and incentives playground to consider: the 125-hectare Opus Bay.