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Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business

Having expanded its halal-certified facilities, Millennium Hotels and Resorts is seeing a 15-20% annual increase in related banquet enquiries in recent years.

Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business
How M&C Asia Connections 2024 showcases exciting possibilities in Macao
How M&C Asia Connections 2024 showcases exciting possibilities in Macao
Macao’s debut as the host of M&C Asia Connections highlights the city's unique heritage, cutting-edge facilities, and exciting possibilities.
Tour East Singapore welcomes Kei Satoh as new managing director
Tour East Singapore welcomes Kei Satoh as new managing director
In his new role, Kei Satoh wll lead the charge in regional growth and technological advancements for the company.
Sarawak leads the way with business events impact study
Sarawak leads the way with business events impact study
Joint agreement between BESarawak and UNIMAS will see both organisations furthering Sarawak’s event legacy impact and future.
Introducing Asia DMC Power List: CDM, Thailand
Introducing Asia DMC Power List: CDM, Thailand
Who’s the visionary and team behind this longstanding DMC in Thailand?
New event carbon tracking tool set to launch
New event carbon tracking tool set to launch
IMEX and isla join forces to empower event planners with new event sustainability starter pack.
New Zealand’s Wellington doubles down on conferences
New Zealand’s Wellington doubles down on conferences
Wellington gets wired up for dual tech and trade conferences.
The Traveller DMC makes trio of hires to helm new division
The Traveller DMC makes trio of hires to helm new division
Dominic Ong, Jennifer Tan, and Shirley To join the newly formed Special Projects Division.
AI in events: A gift that keeps on giving?
AI in events: A gift that keeps on giving?
Event professionals ponder the boons and banes of increasing reliance on AI and tech at events.
MyCEB appoints Tan Mei Phing as new acting CEO
MyCEB appoints Tan Mei Phing as new acting CEO
Tan comes with over a decade of industry-related experience and boasts a proven track record within the bureau.
Takeaways from Paris Olympics 2024 on hosting successful events
Takeaways from Paris Olympics 2024 on hosting successful events
What can event planners learn from Olympics, the world’s biggest sporting event?
Brisbane’s iconic Queen’s Wharf now open
Brisbane’s iconic Queen’s Wharf now open
The Star Brisbane’s debut marks the multi-phase opening of the city’s new resort and entertainment precinct.
UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf to step down after ten years
UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf to step down after ten years
The imminent departure of UFI’s long-time leader comes as the organisation marks its centennial year.
ASM Global joins team of Legends with acquisition complete
ASM Global joins team of Legends with acquisition complete
With the takeover, the two industry giants join forces to create a sports business venue behemoth.
Are event planners finally ready to make use of data?
Are event planners finally ready to make use of data?
As data becomes readily available, meeting planners are now leveraging event data for actionable insights.