Destination Managements CompaniesBayu Buana, Aavii Worldwide partner to grow Indonesia MICE businessNovember 2, 2026
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality has appointed Ronald Kang as the area vice president of Bellagio by MGM Shanghai in China.
Middle East airports call for stronger security and resilience measures From drone attacks to climate risk, an airport collective maps out the need for plans and safeguards...
SIA unveils KrisWorld upgrades for better work, wellness and entertainment From 4K screens and Bluetooth pairing to wellness features, the airline will roll out upgrades on 41...
Air India, IHG strike up loyalty deal Air India Maharaja Club members to earn rewards for IHG stays and IHG One Rewards members to exchange...
Malaysia wants to net 10,000 delegates with new MICE support scheme MyCEB’s BE Fuelled-Up Campaign will provide support for eligible MICE events held at participating...
Philippines hosts Kiwanis International Convention’s APAC return More than 1,200 delegates gathered in Manila as the charity leader convention returned to the Asia...
5 new MICE tech identified in Business Events Tokyo’s latest guidelines Centralised programme management, VA services and other technologies join a growing list that includes...
Bayu Buana, Aavii Worldwide partner to grow Indonesia MICE business The partnership combines Bayu Buana's corporate network and local market reach with Aavii's creative...
DOC DMC and smallWORLD launch dedicated events arm in Macao The launch of Macau Event Company was unveiled during the 18th anniversary celebration of DOC DMC...
World’s largest private DMC expands in Southeast Asia The group eyes MICE and event opportunities as it expands its local-led and partner-owned model to a...
Saudi events postponed or cancelled after Riyadh airport attack Major investment, security and sporting gatherings have changed their plans following an attack on...
Closer Bali-Timor-Leste ties boding well for business events sector Strengthened cooperation could give Bali’s events sector a role in Timor-Leste’s 2029 ASEAN Summit,...
Western Australia launches five-year business events strategy The government doubles down on a sector believed to be worth A$1.7 billion.
Are incentive planners leaning enough on CVBs? Financial incentives, destination expertise, local partnerships and planning support are just the...
APAC leads incentive travel optimism The Incentive Travel Index finds 36.8% of regional buyers expect higher activity in 2027, rising to...
Are private jet journeys becoming more incentive-friendly? A 15-night journey through Japan, Cambodia, China, Bhutan and India joins a new series of shorter...
Organisations report travel merging with meetings management Some 62% of travel managers surveyed describe their programmes as understaffed, according to a new...
India overperforms in realised room nights, lags in forward demand The Events Industry Council's 2Q report highlights India's strong performance in realised hotel room...
Middle East could see triple digit growth in visitors from China: new forecasts Asian source markets are poised to reshape the Middle East’s visitor mix through 2030, with Chinese...
Disruption pushes new risk strategies to the centre of event planning BCD M&E recommends placing a stronger focus on defining decision owners, as geopolitical disruption,...
Be prepared for when participants go rogue Dealing with rebel participants is not as simple as giving them the boot. Planners discuss how to put...
Stephen Ho to succeed David Udell as Hyatt’s group president for APAC Udell will step down after leading Hyatt in APAC since 2014.
F&B and hotel leader to helm first Marriott Hotels property in Jakarta From his accomplished culinary career to leadership of key hotels in Asia, Manoj Rawat brings 25 years...
Nyaal Banyul’s GM post vacated months into opening Acting GM named at the Geelong convention centre following Rick Aylett’s departure for Melbourne...
Shhh… Quiet is the new loud Events are not all about showy lights and booming mics. From quiet rooms to adaptive lighting,...
Making no-shows a no-go for your event Consider modest deposits refunded on arrival, waitlists that people can track and pre-event...
The most pressing event planning concerns and how to navigate them Shorter booking windows, higher supplier costs and restless attendees are leaving planners with less...
Connexus launches hybrid service model Digital booking tools meets specialist support for complex trips, disruptions and events.
Amex GBT launches agentic AI tool to speed hotel sourcing Hotel Lobby automates data preparation, rate analysis and RFP validation while consultants retain...
Stova-Meetingselect integration closes gap in end-to-end event management Event management platform Stova integrates Meetingselect’s venue sourcing and other capabilities.
New Shanghai opera house lands by the Huangpu river The waterfront landmark gives the Chinese city new stages for performing arts, exhibitions and events.
Take events upstairs at Singapore’s latest rooftop venue An extended-stay hotel in Singapore opens up to intimate events as it lifts the covers off its rooftop...
APEC 2027 puts Phu Quoc’s MICE ambitions on the clock Phu Quoc's ambitious MICE project is racing against time as the APEC 2027 countdown begins. The...
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Westin gives delegates a workout with its running programmes Running routes are available at a number of Westin Hotels & Resorts across Asia-Pacific.
Mindful meetings take on new meaning at The Slate Wellbeing takes centre stage as The Slate in Phuket launches wellness-focused meting packages.
Ministry of MICE expands alliance to Hong Kong Inno Travel becomes the network’s first East Asian partner as the regional DMC group broadens its...
QSNCC readies for largest Hyrox race to-date in Asia Hyrox is returning to Bangkok, this time, with an expected turnout of 22,000 participants over four...
Have your say: Who deserves the spotlight? Have your say: Who deserves the spotlight? Nominations are now open for M&C Asia Stella Awards 2026....