SINGAPORE – There has never been more critical for the industry to rally together to voice their confidence and support for leaders in the MICE industry.

SINGAPORE - The push to adapt our societal greeting practices in the wake of COVID-19’s spread has prompted many to provide handshake alternatives. MICE experts shared their thoughts on how to replace handshakes and what they think is the more appropriate thing to do when we greet each other at meetings.

SINGAPORE – Shanghai’s next mega attraction is slated  to open in 2022. The Wintastar Shanghai project will become one of the world’s biggest sports-entertainment integrated complexes, spanning 227,000sqm, when it opens.

SINGAPORE – Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS) recently organised a SME (Small Medium Enterprises) Clinic on Enterprise Risk Management with topics such as SME Help Fund and Business & Events Insurance as the key areas of focus.

PENANG – Penang’s reputation as a hub for medical conferences has been endorsed once again – it has won the bid to host the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA)’s Annual General Meeting later this month.

MALDIVES - Capella Hotel Group has launched a new lifestyle brand, Patina Hotels & Resorts, to cater to a new generation of travellers. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, will be the first to open in the fourth quarter of 2020. Other properties in Ubud, Bali and Sanya (China) are in development.

AUCKLAND - Scenic Hotel Auckland has become part of Scenic Hotel Group’s newly created Legacy Collection, and has been re-branded as Airedale Boutique Suites. The hotel is located on Queen Street in the heart of Auckland’s CBD and theatre district, and has undergone an extensive refurbishment, from the interior rooms, public spaces and to the restoration of its façade.

Clear and efficient communication is an essential competitive advantage in today’s corporate climate, and most of that communication occurs in meeting room environments. Whether you are creating the right space for the perfect on-site meeting, training programme or video conference, the meeting-space technology with which you outfit that space must promote greater communication among participants and assist in reaching your goals.

As the spread of the COVID-19 illness has led to the cancellation or postponement of a number of trade shows and events, industry organisations are taking steps to help support those exhibition organisers working to keep their events going. The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, have launched "This Show Is Open," a campaign aimed at helping their members make the case to follow through with event plans, while following the guidance of health authorities and the interests of their customers.

SINGAPORE - The 3rd edition of ProWine Asia (Singapore) will take place from 13 to 16 July 2020 at Singapore Expo, re-scheduled from the original dates of 31 March to 3 April 2020. Co-organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets, ProWine Asia (Singapore) will now co-locate with FHA-HoReCa. The show alternates between Singapore and Hong Kong annually.

ITALY – Italy’s MICE industry is taking a stand and is responding to the negative media reports due to COVID-19. SITE’s global president 2018, Ms Annamaria Ruffini, submitted a statement to MPI International which was signed by other leading association representatives.

VANCOUVER - IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) has a new president. Mr Ori Lahav, VP Clients & Operations at Kenes Group, was elected IAPCO president at the IAPCO Annual General Assembly in Vancouver, and takes over from outgoing president, Mr Mathias Posch, for a two-year term.

NORTH WALES – Go North Wales, the NTO for North Wales, has launched Meet North Wales, which aims to promote relevant business events products, venues and experiences across the region to work together to offer business events relevant to event professionals and buyers. The group consists of a diverse range of businesses in both the corporate and incentive markets including Bangor University, Venue Cymru, Portmeirion and Adventure Parc Snowdonia.

PHU QUOC – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened yet another resort on the island of Phu Quoc, offering guests a tropical-style retreat with considerable meetings and events venues.