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...
Lufthansa expands meal selection and pre-selection for Business Class passengers The airline is widening its pre-select service for Business Class passengers on longhaul flights.
More airlines extend Dubai service suspensions A growing number of international carriers have pushed back the resumption of Dubai services.
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...
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...
JTB buys EXO Travel as it scales global operations The deal gives the Japanese travel giant a stronger foothold in destination management across Asia,...
Kuoni teams up with Singapore event specialist With its sights on Singapore’s MICE potential, the DMC partners a local events company.
In Vietnam, execution plays catch up to high-touch MICE demand Buyer perspectives at ITE HCMC reveal interest for high-touch, premium MICE experiences from corporate...
Phu Quoc eyes MICE crown with US$4bn infrastructure push New airport capacity and record-scale venues position the island for APEC 2027.
India-Vietnam MICE corridor gathers pace New tourism ties, air routes and travel partnerships support larger corporate group prospects.
Seoul gears up for 1,400-pax Herbalife incentive group The three-wave September programme reflects India’s growing importance to South Korea’s high-value...
Cusco gains ground with incentive planners Peru’s MICE momentum, varied hotel inventory and access to Machu Picchu strengthen the Andean city’s...
SITE launches specialty certs for incentive profs SITE CEO Anette Gregg: Members want education with takeaways they can immediately apply to their work.
APAC planners, have your say in the new Pulse survey Northstar-Cvent’s new survey invites planners to share their business outlook and priorities for the...
Meeting costs set to rise further in 2026 APAC costs outpace the global average, testing the case for in-person meetings.
Global business travel spending to reach record US$1.71tn in 2026 Latest forecast projects spending growth to outpace trip volumes as higher travel costs, geopolitical...
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...
Forget wellness. The events industry may need a mental health standard With a new proposed industry standard in the works, event professionals say tea-making workshop is not...
Advice from bosses on leading in uncertain times Volatility has become the new normal. Speakers at the Singapore MICE Forum speak on inspiring...
SITE CEO Annette Gregg to step down The incentive travel association’s leader since 2022 is departing to become CEO of the World Trade...
Rosewood Hotel Group names Kenny Toy commercial chief Hong Kong-based hire to drive global sales, marketing and revenue strategy
BESarawak chief takes top Asia Pacific role at ICCA Jason Tan becomes the first Sarawakian to chair the association's regional chapter.
The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 1 They know the right doors to knock on. They are well-connected, and they connect well. These are the...
The truth about festivalising business events The buzz of festivalisation can go beyond the flashy and performative to breathe life into business...
Late registrations? Protect your event without closing the door Planners discuss the perennial dilemma of where to draw the line when it comes to last-minute sign-ups...
Interprefy launches self-service portal for recordings, multi-lingual summaries Centralising post-event assets, including AI summaries available in more than 80 languages.
Millennium partners Beijing-born MICE sourcing platform The strategic partnership gives participating properties access to more than 400,000 corporate...
AI's biggest disruption may be the jobs it creates Some 70% of the skills required for a role could change by 2030.
Powerhouse Parramatta opens new stage for Sydney events A 700-seat forum, rooftop pavilion and culinary theatre give planners fresh options in Western Sydney.
Grange House to open as new 3,000-capacity live entertainment venue on Orchard Road Live Nation’s new in-house designed facility to fill a gap between the city’s smaller venues and its...
Tall Ship Adventures sails beyond sunset cruises with new venue Albatross Island Restaurant launches aboard the Royal Albatross as the sunset cruise operator plans...
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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....