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Government shutdown causes billion-dollar loss in travel
Two-week shutdown is also causing flight delays and longer security lines at airports.
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APAC incentives fast getting on board with cruising
New incentive travel research finds APAC buyers are quickly embracing sea travel.
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Bigger IMPACT to come with 5,000 rooms on the horizon
A new Hilton brand will soon join ibis and Novotel at Bangkok’s largest MICE venue.
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IMEX America draws biggest-ever attendance
More than 17,000 global participants attended the annual Las Vegas show, defying the US government shutdown.
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Tourism New Zealand adapts 100% for business events
A 25-year-old destination brand comes alive for business events.
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Mactan Expo Center to open in Cebu by end-2025
A brand-new convention centre is rising in the Philippines.
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New Hyatt brand opens minutes from Sydney’s Haymarket
Caption by Hyatt makes Australian debut in October 2025.
SLAPCEO welcomes first female president
SLAPCEO welcomes first female president
Nadeeka Leeniyagoda has industry collaboration, informal economy players, and Gen Zs on her mind.
Why winning companies make incentives work harder
Why winning companies make incentives work harder
Top-performing companies are doubling down on incentives, from HR initiatives to a core part of business strategy.
Level up your events: How to stage winning esports tournaments
Level up your events: How to stage winning esports tournaments
From capacity to connectivity, what does it take to host a world-class gaming event? Here’s how Resorts World Sentosa levels up to meet the challenge.
Where does food waste go? Convention venues close the loop
Where does food waste go? Convention venues close the loop
From farming compost to greywater, Asia-Pacific’s leading venues are giving food waste a second life.
Business meets barefoot luxury at JW Marriott Cam Ranh
Business meets barefoot luxury at JW Marriott Cam Ranh
JW Marriott’s Central Vietnam debut brings new options for meeting spaces and group activities.
Manila’s PICC reopens ahead of 2026 ASEAN Summit
Manila’s PICC reopens ahead of 2026 ASEAN Summit
Philippine International Convention Center unveils upgraded interiors.
Hyatt Regency opens next to Xi’an convention centre
Hyatt Regency opens next to Xi’an convention centre
New “urban oasis” comes with one of the largest ballrooms in China’s Shaanxi province.