ILOILO – The Philippines city of Iloilo will soon welcome a brand new convention centre, after developers SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation announced the building of a new facility by mid-2021.

The humble buffet is becoming ever more appetising to meeting professionals. While plated dinners can provide superb service, gorgeous presentations and delicious food, they also can feel stuffy or overly formal.

Gamification is the process of using games to reward attendees for accomplishments and/or completing specific calls to action. Executed correctly, it’s a strategy that can elevate the productivity of your entire event by adding a layer of interaction that will cultivate engagement, providing more value for both you and your attendees.

LONDON – Northstar Travel Group is extending its breadth and depth in service of supporting the global meetings industry with the latest acquisition of UK outfit CAT Media.

When it comes to designing a successful incentive programme, what type of rewards will truly motivate employees? Do sole rewards work? Where do you even begin?

LONDON – Northstar Travel Group has expanded the geographic reach of its industry-leading Business Travel News with the acquisition of London-based Buying Business Travel Media from Panacea Media.

DANANG – Looking for an ideal destination resort for conferences, special events and weddings? The Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is as close to perfection as planners can find.

AUCKLAND – Some of the world’s top forensic minds will be meeting in Auckland for the first time in 2023, when the 61st Annual Meeting and Congress of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists takes place.

NAYPITAW – Myanmar has extended its visa on arrival (VOA) scheme to visitors from six more countries, effective from Oct 1.

NEW YORK – Most of your meeting’s keynote speakers spend hours perfecting their content and delivery. Far fewer practice what Greg Holder, author of The Genius of One, calls audience mapping, a method of ensuring a speech’s maximum impact.

SINGAPORE – “Super-apps”, voice-enabled bookings and 5G roll-out will have a significant impact on business travel in the next year, according to a new paper released by travel technology company Amadeus.

NEW DELHI – India’s MICE and wedding industries have received a huge boost following the government’s recent announcement to cut rates on hotel tariffs.

BANGKOK – In line with the Thai Government’s economic policy to strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional hub, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is implementing four economic corridor projects, co-hosting and supporting conferences as a platform to enhance trade and investment with the neighbouring countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS).

DAVAO: The dynamic economy, human resources, infrastructure, favorable business environment, responsive local government and high quality of life in Davao City make it a sought-after destination for leisure, trade, investment and MICE.