WORLDWIDE - Aman, which has 32 resorts, hotels, and private residences in 20 countries, is introducing Aman Private Jet and Aman Jet Expeditions by working in partnership with Remote Lands.

SINGAPORE – It’s back to business for Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), which is moving ahead with expansion plans including a first property in Europe next year, and a full facelift for its recently acquired PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, which has brought forward its reopening to November 2020.

SINGAPORE – In its latest effort to encourage the digital transformation of Singapore’s MICE industry, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), has made an open call for solutions. Companies which are shortlisted with market-tested, commercially ready solutions that can address the opportunities below will be invited for a digital marketplace webinar session. They will pitch to an audience of Singapore tourism and MICE businesses, including hotels, attractions, and travel agents, among others.

HONG KONG - The MICE trade in Hong Kong and Macau is anxiously awaiting news of the re-opening of its borders, especially with China.

FINLAND - The Finnish government will ease meeting group size restrictions as of 1 August 2020 to allow indoor and outdoor events with more than 500 pax if “the development of the epidemic continues in the current direction without any significant setbacks”, said the Finnish Convention Bureau in its latest statement.

CHIANGMAI - Banyan Tree Group has teamed up with James Noble, two Michelin-star chef-turned-sustainable-farmer of The Boutique Farmers, to open ORI9IN – said to be the first gourmet organic farm in Chiangmai, Thailand.

SINGAPORE - The Lux Collective will open four new retreats along the ancient Tea Horse Road in Yunnan. The hotel group has extended its partnership with Yunnan’s largest tourism company, Lijiang Yulong Tourism Corporation Limited, to expand its presence in Yunnan’s northwest province with the signing of four retreats along the legendary trade route, enhancing the experiential journey with the existing LUX* Tea Horse Road China properties in Lijiang and Benzilan.

FÉLICITÉ ISLAND, SEYCHELLES - Six Senses Zil Pasyon is offering an exclusive island deal. Located on Felicité Island, Seychelles, the resort is on a private island set amid undulating and dramatic granite boulders with pockets of beaches.

SEOUL - The Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae opens this August in the district which is renowned for attracting Seoul’s younger crowd and vibrant spirit.

NETHERLANDS – The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) recently hosted an online panel session to address “cities, bureaus, destinations, and delegates on how they can fly and attend our events,” and answered urgent questions on travelling and the aviation sector’s future.

SINGAPORE – MCI Global Executive VP Corporate Division, Mr Oscar Cerezales, has worked for the company for more than 10 years across three different markets in three different continents.

WORLDWIDE - From 9-17 June, GainingEdge held free individual advisary clinics with 25 CVBs/DMOs in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.  The typical questions participants asked focused on the short-term mitigation and how to soften the blow of COVID-19 on the business events industry.

DANANG – Danang’s reputation as a city with a strong MICE infrastructure and robust support by local associations and tourism bodies, will continue to be a strong factor to help the industry find creative solutions to its current challenges.

WORLDWIDE - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP), an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks. The portal also includes the latest state and airport restrictions and requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.