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New Zealand to host World Indigenous Cancer Conference
New Zealand to host World Indigenous Cancer Conference
Landmark event set to bring 600 health professionals from around the globe to Rotorua.
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What’s hot now for European incentive market
New destinations, group dining, and cultural visits rank highly for incentive trips.
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Singapore’s visitor economy hits new high in 2024
Record visitor numbers and spending fuelled by events and connectivity.
Bangkok boasts more MICE-ready event spaces for 2025
Bangkok boasts more MICE-ready event spaces for 2025
Renovations and grand openings pave the way to more event-friendly venues in the Thai capital.
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New Grand Mercure hotel opens near Shanghai expo centre
The Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park will open its doors in March 2025.
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Stellar speaker lineup for The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2025
Top speakers and MICE thought leaders to watch at TMS APAC in Singapore.
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Thailand hotel rates are surging higher than ever
Thailand’s double-digit hotel rate growth in 2024 came amid soaring arrivals into the country.
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Steep hotel tax hike on the way for Kyoto
New accommodation tax structure will be introduced as soon as March 2026.
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Golfing events are in full swing in Vietnam
Its growing stature as a destination for teeing enthusiasts is also attracting golf conventions and tournaments.
CTM appoints industry veteran to spearhead global growth strategy
CTM appoints industry veteran to spearhead global growth strategy
Darren Toohey joins CTM in newly created role of chief sales & customer officer.
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Now you can measure the legacy impact of business events
Sarawak’s new AI-driven tool aims to track the real-time impacts of business events by leveraging data insights.
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Security ramps up for US events in wake of UnitedHealth CEO murder
Professional gatherings are now setting up security and safety oversight for attendees.
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Temperature rising, and it’s hitting the events sector
Climate change is making event planning much harder. How are planners coping?
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Top incentive travel trends for the new generation in 2025
From edgier music and shorter keynotes, incentive travel is all about novelty, inclusivity, and adventure looking ahead.