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New venues in Asia to shake up your next cocktail function

From on-site breweries to mermaid performances, these venues offer planners fresh ways to reinvent the traditional cocktail reception.

New venues in Asia to shake up your next cocktail function
Kempinski Hotels launches new sustainable event planning toolkit
Kempinski Hotels launches new sustainable event planning toolkit
Meeting planners can now calculate and report their event’s environmental impact using Kempinski’s new sustainability tools.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 7, 2024
This unusual bar in Bali brings fairyland to events
This unusual bar in Bali brings fairyland to events
A steampunk wonderland for events, Iron Fairies is inspired by local tales of mining adventures.
By Natalie Chew | October 7, 2024
Who’s the new CEO for UFI?
Who’s the new CEO for UFI?
Chris Skeith will take over the baton from Kai Hattendorf, bringing over two decades of expertise to his new role.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 7, 2024
This Vietnamese island is the next up-and-coming MICE destination
This Vietnamese island is the next up-and-coming MICE destination
Offering visa-free entry, luxury resorts, and state-of-the-art conference facilities for events, Phu Quoc is becoming a MICE tourism destination to look out for.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 7, 2024
Rainforest magic comes to life at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden
Rainforest magic comes to life at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden
Innovative catering meets sustainability and immersive art in Sydney's botanical wonder.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 7, 2024
Crisis management: The good, the bad, and the unexpected
Crisis management: The good, the bad, and the unexpected
How the event industry can best prepare for the unforeseen and the unexpected.
By Kim Benjamin | October 3, 2024
This city makes bigger, bolder & brighter plans for MICE
This city makes bigger, bolder & brighter plans for MICE
Macao roars back with higher visitor arrivals, innovative venues, and a vision that spans the Greater Bay Area.
By Elizabeth Kerr | October 3, 2024
Destination Asia Singapore welcomes new GM Nicholas Wong
Destination Asia Singapore welcomes new GM Nicholas Wong
Nicholas Wong steps up to lead Destination Asia Singapore as Matthew Smith becomes CEO.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 3, 2024
Dusit Thani Bangkok is back with new rooms and venues
Dusit Thani Bangkok is back with new rooms and venues
The revamped icon reopens with 257 rooms and one of the city’s biggest ballrooms.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 3, 2024
Now everyone can fly across ASEAN with new carbon fee
Now everyone can fly across ASEAN with new carbon fee
The carbon fee will be added to AirAsia’s fares in a move to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 3, 2024
Hilton launches two new hotels in Dubai’s business hub
Hilton launches two new hotels in Dubai’s business hub
Both Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn bring more than 300 keys and event spaces to the UAE.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 3, 2024
Hong Kong Sevens comes to new Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong Sevens comes to new Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong's newest sporting jewel is set to host its first major international sports event with the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens.
By Meetings & Conventions Asia | October 3, 2024
Reaping rewards: How top companies motivate their employees
Reaping rewards: How top companies motivate their employees
Does rewarding top performers with targeted rewards like incentive trips bring better results for companies?
By Kim Benjamin | September 28, 2024
Taking business events to heart in the Philippines
Taking business events to heart in the Philippines
The Philippines makes a push for a bigger slice of the MICE market, starting with a new battle cry.
By Tara Sering | September 27, 2024
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