Accor's premium Swiss hospitality brand, Mövenpick, together with long-term partner Singapore-listed property developer Fragrance Group Limited, will be opening a second property in Australia.

Melbourne is set to host Australia's largest dental meet next month, from 6 to 8 May, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) — which can now receive up to 10,000 attendees per event space per day, or 75% of its total capacity.

The business events industry is abuzz with talk of travel bubbles and digital health passports but a medical association leader has dismissed calls for a vaccine passport as a ‘red herring’ that could result in the return of international meetings being a ‘flop’.

The Singapore Government this week announced the resumption of buffet dining for MICE and work-related events (from 12 April), but a host of new rules apply.

Australia’s largest regional convention centre, GCCEC has launched a new 360-degree interactive virtual viewing tool, offering planners a way to conduct site inspections that are "as good as a physical tour".

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled Indonesia's first Andaz property in Bali's Sanur, where the country's first Hyatt-branded hotel opened more than 40 years ago.

Osaka hosted the MICE Safety Expo 2021 last month, which saw 144 exhibitors and a total 4,159 visitors over two days (24-25 March).

Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to border reopening for Singapore, but the country's top leaders are urging swifter transformation of the tourism and MICE landscape in order to capture the opportunities moving forward.

Industry veteran Erwann Mahe has been appointed managing director - Asia of Best Western Hotels & Resorts to drive growth of the hotel chain in the regional market.

The past year has been a time of unprecedented challenges, and beyond managing the health implications of a global pandemic, travel and event managers are also fighting against an ever-increasing infodemic.

Today, 12 April marks the day an Emirates A380 will take to the skies over the United Arab Emirates carrying a fully Covid-19 vaccinated crew as well as a fully vaccinated group of passengers.

For planners organising events at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, there's another reason to stay on — MO Bar at level four.

INVNT has expanded its APAC operations, including six new hires to "bring virtual, hybrid and in-person meets to life".

New Zealand has opened its borders, quarantine-free, to Australian travellers, creating a two-way travel bubble between the neighbouring countries.