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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
China and Southeast Asia unite for tech innovation at CHITEC 2024
China and Southeast Asia unite for tech innovation at CHITEC 2024
CHITEC marks the launch of inaugural China-Southeast Asia Internationalisation Exchange (CSAIE).
Marriott launches booking tool for business travellers
Marriott launches booking tool for business travellers
The Business Access programme is designed as a ‘one-stop shop’ for small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
How to master event data? Here’s what experts say to keep in mind
How to master event data? Here’s what experts say to keep in mind
Singapore’s leading MICE experts discuss ways to leverage data for more engaging and profitable outcomes at Cvent event.
Iconic Sofitel Manila shuts down after 48 years
Iconic Sofitel Manila shuts down after 48 years
The Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila has long been haunted by safety issues.
Which are the top AI tools for event planners?
Which are the top AI tools for event planners?
A look at the best AI-powered tools to fuel productivity for meeting planners.
This convention centre is green upskilling for better meetings
This convention centre is green upskilling for better meetings
Sands Expo & Convention Centre’s ongoing efforts in sustainable events will get a bigger boost this year.
Maritz acquires CDS from Freeman
Maritz acquires CDS from Freeman
With the deal, event management giant Maritz set to make significant expansion to its association and trade show business.
Former SITE CEO passes away
Former SITE CEO passes away
Meetings industry mourning over the loss of Didier Scaillet.
Hengqin turns empty buildings into hotels
Hengqin turns empty buildings into hotels
Macao’s neighbouring city sees a surge in hotel beds following recent visa introductions.
What’s going on with Southeast Asia economy right now?
What’s going on with Southeast Asia economy right now?
Region sees GDP growth and tourism rebound, but grapples with currency challenges in Q1 2024.
Is AI a friend or foe to our meeting lives?
Is AI a friend or foe to our meeting lives?
The more AI helps with productivity, the more workers want to connect with others.
Amara Singapore gets a facelift and new meeting spaces
Amara Singapore gets a facelift and new meeting spaces
The hotel’s revamp features a newly refreshed ballroom and four new breakout meeting rooms.
Ascott scores big in Europe with Chelsea sponsorship deal
Ascott scores big in Europe with Chelsea sponsorship deal
New partnership offers “money can’t buy” experiences for members of the Ascott Star Rewards loyalty programme.
Destinations have a role to play in reducing carbon
Destinations have a role to play in reducing carbon
Viewing initiatives through a climate action lens is crucial for DMOs aiming to influence behaviour on the ground.