LAS VEGAS - It is already a meetings Mecca, but Las Vegas is not a town to rest on its laurels. Caesars Forum, a US$375-million conference centre is scheduled to open in March 2020.

PHNOM PENH – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has introduced an enhanced campaign to boost Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) corporate travel markets.

BANGKOK – Dusit International is expanding its footprint in Vietnam with a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developers General Technology Joint Stock Company to develop and operate Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi, in the city’s affluent Tay Ho District.

BANGKOK – Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok will soon welcome a new, purpose-built indoor event space that will give planners another option to hold their MICE events.

SINGAPORE – IBTM has announced on that it has entered an agreement to partner the Singapore MICE Forum (SMF) with its newest business event, IBTM Asia Pacific.

DOHA – The World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB) has chosen the Qatari city of Doha as the venue for THE BIZZ AMEA Awards. To be held on Nov 24-27, the awards gather and recognise leading businesses from different regions that contribute to the daily growth of their local communities as well as the world economy.

MELBOURNE – The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is working with industry partners Business Events Victoria and Business Events Australia to reassure business events clients and delegates that most parts of the Australian state of Victoria are not affected by the bushfires.

YOKOHAMA – The Japanese city of Yokohama has announced that it will host 10 major international conventions this year, with each event attracting more than 1,000 participants.

DA NANG – Blessed with picturesque beachfront views, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa has introduced a year-end promotion for meetings and event planners who are looking for an ideal location for true “bleisure” experience.

HONG KONG – Marriott International announced that it enjoyed a record-breaking 2019, after signing an unprecedented 815 agreements representing over 136,000 rooms.

KUALA LUMPUR – Hilton in Malaysia has launched a new meeting package that aims to boost productivity through sustainable practice, healthy food choices and mindful breaks.

DUBAI – In an announcement on Jan 27, Emirates announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Penang International Airport, via Singapore, from April 9.

NEW YORK – Northstar Meetings Group is publishing the NMG Convention Cities Index (CCI), a first-in-class study that will reveal the best destinations for the world’s largest meetings and events.

AUCKLAND – Three months after a huge fire broke out on the roof of the SkyCity Convention Centre, workers have started demolition works on the US$700 million property.