SEOUL – A river cruise on the Hangang River, dining at a K-pop-themed restaurant and a visit to a warehouse turned art gallery are the unique experiences in Seoul being promoted for MICE groups.

NEW YORK – Historically, food at meetings has been heavy and the alcohol plentiful. As the thinking went, even those who eat light at home would want to treat themselves when away, and those who didn't were sure to indulge -- or overindulge. That thinking is history. This year, the shift toward wellness in F&B is cresting.

NEW YORK – Becoming an event-planning pro takes time. There's lots to learn and plenty of new skills to master, including everything from how to budget for a multiday conference to negotiating with suppliers and writing RFPs. For young meeting professionals just getting started, we've rounded up a few ways to get ahead.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore has tapped Tracy Ng to be its new general manager.

Business travel can be stressful business.

INCHEON – South Korea’s main aviation gateway Incheon will be expanded by 2024 under a 4.84 trillion-won (US$4.2 billion) investment to meet the rising passenger traffic, the transport ministry said on Tuesday (Nov 19).

LONDON – Saudi-based travel giant Seera Group unveiled an integrated destination management company, Discover Saudi, at the World Travel Market in London earlier this month.

BANGKOK – Four Seasons’ new urban resort along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River will be among the few resorts offering riverfront views for meetings and events when it opens next February.

BARCELONA – Global destination management company Pacific World has introduced new programmes under its sustainability initiative, #bringchangewithME, at IBTM World in Barcelona.

SINGAPORE – Global hotel chain Accor and hotel solutions provider HRS have signed a multi-year agreement that will offer more flexibility in areas like loyalty terms.

NEW YORK – Meeting safety is a top priority for planners, but just assessing the physical risks of an event won't cut it. Planners should also consider cybersecurity, taking steps to secure their Wi-Fi networks and protect attendee data before, during and after the event.

NEW YORK – After a long day of travel, the last thing attendees want to do is stand in a never-ending queue when they arrive at the conference at last, or find that their badge and other materials aren't ready.

SINGAPORE – The resurgence of interest around heritage food in Singapore is making its way into business events, bringing to the table refined and innovative culinary interpretations of local dishes.

LONDON – October proved to be a busy month with a hotel construction boom in Asia Pacific racking up a 20.7% increase compared to the previous year, according to hotel research company STR.