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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
New Zealand counts on business events for off-peak push
New Zealand counts on business events for off-peak push
A huge majority of international delegates visit the destination during off-peak season.
Jimbaran Convention Center brings local culture to the world
Jimbaran Convention Center brings local culture to the world
Cutting-edge technology meets timeless Balinese charm at this convention centre in Indonesia.
Growing tension in business travel as companies cut back on cost
Growing tension in business travel as companies cut back on cost
Travel managers and corporate travellers are struggling to exercise flexibility amid cost pressure: SAP Concur survey.
Philippines gets first taste of UN gastronomy tourism forum
Philippines gets first taste of UN gastronomy tourism forum
UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Cebu marks the first ever of its kind in Asia Pacific.
ASIA DMC relaunches Thailand office
ASIA DMC relaunches Thailand office
The Hanoi-based DMC partners with Enchantive Asia to manage its new Bangkok office and operations.
A new event venue on the Rock in Bali
A new event venue on the Rock in Bali
The newest addition to Jimbaran’s dining and entertainment scene holds potential for dinners and events.
Wellness is not a trend, it’s an event necessity
Wellness is not a trend, it’s an event necessity
It’s time to stop minimising physical and emotional health as optional at meetings.
New events spaces bloom at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
New events spaces bloom at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
History, art and nature converge in two newly refurbished spaces for corporate events and meetings.
What does the meeting room of the future look like?
What does the meeting room of the future look like?
Key highlights from IACC’s newest report capture latest trends and preferences of what attendees expect from meeting venues.
Are associations crying out for an RFP overhaul?
Are associations crying out for an RFP overhaul?
A report claims that the meetings and events industry should reshape the time-consuming RFP process.
Coming soon: Netflix turns reel into reality at new venues
Coming soon: Netflix turns reel into reality at new venues
From screen to scene, Netflix House set to bring shows alive through two immersive entertainment complexes.
Grandeur meets green at Sands Resorts Macao
Grandeur meets green at Sands Resorts Macao
This mega resort flexes its sustainability and versatility muscles to attract top MICE events.
Singapore Airlines to launch flights to Beijing Daxing
Singapore Airlines to launch flights to Beijing Daxing
Daily flights will commence between Singapore and Beijing’s second airport in November.
What’s driving the boom for incentives in Asia?
What’s driving the boom for incentives in Asia?
Hoteliers across APAC are seeing a spike in demand for incentive travel in 2024. Is it here to stay?