Texas – Sabre has announced a slew of executive leadership changes within the Travel Solutions division, these appointments completing the brand’s realignment plans to fully combine its airline and agency-focused businesses since 2018.

NEW ZEALAND — The countdown for MEETINGS 2021 has officially begun, with organiser Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ), announcing the annual event will take place on 30 June and 1 July 2021, at Te Pae Christchurch, the city’s new convention centre.

MELBOURNE – The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) this week announced its 2021 show will take place from 15 to 17 March at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, incorporating a virtual format.

Penang – As Malaysia’s first state to boast a task force dedicated to mitigating the socio-economic impacts of Covid-19, Penang is putting recovery of the tourism and meetings industry at the forefront as it emerges from the pandemic lockdown.

TAIWAN – As restrictions ease and more public facilities reopen on the back of an improving Covid-19 situation in Taiwan, the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) announced the reopening of domestic MICE with new public health regulations in effect.

Barcelona – IBTM World, which takes place in Barcelona from 1 to 3 December, has launched an investment and mentoring programme for event industry entrepreneurs.

APAC – Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) this week announced a strategic agreement to work together to support and develop the business events community in the Asia-Pacific region.

OSAKA – Convention bureaus across Asia are playing an increasingly active role in spurring the recovery of business events, both at home and across the region. The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau is among the latest to step up to the plate, releasing an eight-page guide for ‘Infectious Disease Control’ at events.

Thailand - Banyan Tree properties in Phuket and Koh Samui have been awarded the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certificate in recognition of upgraded health and hygiene standards.

PENANG - As Malaysia enters the Recovery Movement Control Order phase, the Malaysian government’s decision to allow domestic business events of up to 250 people has been warmly welcomed by the travel trade.

ADELAIDE – Australia’s first aviation event since the onset of COVID-19, CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit, will take place from 5-6 August 2020.

SINGAPORE - Through integrated engagement methodologies, Pico+ is working to blend digital, mobile, social media and other technology-based modes of engagement for clients.

SINGAPORE - Businesses have an obligation of duty of care for the health, safety and security of their employees. A pandemic preparedness plan outlines how an organisation can mitigate risks posed by a pandemic on their employees, minimise the impact of a pandemic on the business itself, and facilitate swift resumption of activities at a later stage.

HONG KONG - The recent Online Global Forum, the first of its kind organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on 24 June, drew over 4,000 tourism industry representatives, journalists and academics.