The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 1

By popular demand, M&C Asia has brought back our roundup of Asia’s Destination Management Companies (DMC) that have made a name for themselves in the MICE world with their resourcefulness, creativity, destination and logistical expertise.

Here’s the 2026 power list:

Aavii Worldwide

Year established 2003
Country of operation Malaysia

Based in Southeast Asia, Aavii positions itself as a company that creates exceptional MICE experiences globally, blending creativity, purposeful design and flawless execution to inspire trust, strengthen relationships and leave lasting memories. In 2016, it merged with Accucap, an Audio Visual and Interactive Technology specialist, strengthening its ability to deliver fully integrated, end-to-end event experiences for Fortune 500 clients. In 2026, Aavii Worldwide’s founder, Francis Cheong, officially launched Ministry of MICE, a strategic alliance of nine countries in Southeast Asia.

Ecopia Group

Year established 2003
Countries of operation Malaysia, Singapore

Ecopia Group is an events and travel management company specialising in corporate meetings, incentive travel and executive events. In 2024, the Malaysia-headquartered company expanded its regional presence with the opening of a two-storey Singapore office. Among its recent achievements, the company delivered Malaysia’s largest pharmaceutical product launch in 2025, bringing together more than 1,600 in-person delegates at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre while coordinating five satellite venues across the country.

MEP

Year established 1995
Countries of operation Malaysia, Singapore

MEP has designed and delivered MICE programmes across Asia Pacific for over 30 years. In 2004, invited by a client to service their regional headquarters in Singapore, MEP built on that foothold to position itself as a trusted partner to multinationals based there, including Richemont, LVMH, Coty, HP, and Seek Asia. It also has a long-term relationship with the United Nations (UN). Since being appointed to launch the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Malaysia, MEP has forged a long-term agreement with the UN covering 14 agencies. “The most rewarding part of our work is the third decade of a client relationship. Winning a pitch is validation; being retained beyond twenty years is trust,” said Richard Soo, Chief Guru @ Creative Marketing, managing director.

World Express

Year established 1969
Countries of operation Singapore, Malaysia

One of Singapore’s longest-standing DMCs, World Express has been responsible for supporting Manchester United’s #ILOVEUNITED fan events across Asia since 2023. It has contributed to editions in Singapore (2023), Kuala Lumpur (2024), Jakarta (2025) and Shanghai (2026), which each welcomed crowds of up to 3,000 fans. Working closely with the football club and its event partners, World Express provides destination management and on-the-ground event support, overseeing logistics, venue operations, transportation, hospitality and guest services. Offering bespoke leisure, MICE and cruise services across Singapore and the region, World Express’ 2024 brand refresh as The Local Insider reinforced its focus on local knowledge, authentic connections, meaningful experiences and sustainability certification for responsible business practices.

Xperience DMC

Year established 2018
Country of operation Singapore

A relatively new player in Singapore, Xperience Singapore, part of the Destination China Group, positions itself as a boutique operator that emphasises local expertise, creativity, and operational excellence. In the short span of time since it was established in 2018, it has already clinched the award for Outstanding Tour Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards. In 2025, it became the first DMC in Singapore to be Biosphere certified.

The Traveller DMC

Year established 2005
Countries of operation Singapore, Malaysia

The Traveller DMC focuses on incentives, board retreats and creative event production in unique venues – but also chef-led private dining and hyper-specialist small-group tours.

As director Ryan Low, who represents the next generation of leadership alongside founder and executive director Yvonne Low, describes: “Many longhaul groups request the usual marquee attractions. We steer requests away from these, building instead around a pre-dawn walk through a wet market with a hawker chef, kopi at a fourth-generation coffee shop, a home-cooked Peranakan lunch, an afternoon tracing garland-makers and spice merchants, and a sundowner on a shophouse rooftop.”

Smailing Tour DMC

Year established 1986
Country of operation Indonesia

Smailing Tour DMC is committed to delivering purposeful MICE experiences across Indonesia, combining seamless event execution, authentic cultural touchpoints, and strategic outcomes that help clients achieve more than memorable moments. Established in 1986, the Bali-headquartered company continues to demonstrate its destination expertise, including in a recent event where the Balinese King and Royal Family hosted a dinner banquet at the palace for delegates, complete with visits to places not typically accessible by the public. In 2024, the company expanded into Labuan Bajo with an office in Flores, known as the gateway to Komodo Island. Last year, it launched its Roadmap Towards Net Zero programme, which includes reducing single-use plastics, and using Electric Vehicles for transportation services.

Panorama Destination

Year established 1999
Countries of operation Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

Panorama Destination specialises in inbound travel and MICE services across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The company welcomes more than 150,000 international travellers annually, delivering tailored travel experiences and professionally managed events throughout Southeast Asia.

Part of the Panorama Leisure Group, which was founded by Adhi Tirtawisata in 1972, Panorama Destination has grown into a regional network with strong operational capabilities, dedicated local expertise, and an extensive transportation infrastructure. Key milestones include its public listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange in 2008, regional expansion into Thailand and Malaysia between 2017 and 2018, and the launch of a dedicated MICE division in 2023. Just this year, the company celebrated the re-opening of Panorama Destination Vietnam.

This listing was originally published in M&C Asia Jul-Sep 2026. Read the full issue:M&C Asia (July - September 2026).