In times of uncertainty and with an increasing number of incidents occurring globally, risk management has emerged as one of the key priorities when planning for an event.
New Zealand’s new visa programme for business events and niche knowledge areas will be key selling points as the country competes for international business events, according to the Professional Convention and Management Association (PCMA).
Global – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) raised the bar at its 2017 Convening Leaders in early January, attracting a record 4,175 delegates to the event in Austin, Texas.
Global – Hotelbeds Group and Tourico Holidays have joined forces to drive innovation in the B2B Bedbank space, combining companies with complementary geographic footprints.
Global – ibtm events has announced its partnership with the International Live Events Association (ILEA) to collaborate on future projects that will extend the global access of new markets to both parties.
Singapore – The Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) introduces #Educate, an industry-leading professional education content now available for all industry professionals throughout Asia.
Maintaining relationships are at the core of every business. Here's what every venue sales professional and event planner need to know to form successful relationships and retain customer loyalty.
Malaysia – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in Sarawak attached to business events drive sustainable change and development to local communities, while creating engaging, on-the-ground experiences for delegates.
India – Naveen Rizvi, the new Regional Director for Pacific World India - Indian Ocean Region, shares some of the event and destination management company’s recent developments.
Asia – For the first time, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will broadcast its flagship event “Convening Leaders” from Austin, Texas, to business event professional in Asia.
Abu Dhabi – Miral and SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. have announced their partnership to develop a next-generation marine life themed park on Yas island by 2022, making it the first SeaWorld outside of the United States.
Singapore – Hilton Singapore launched its newly refurbished Ballroom and Pre-Function Space, with designs by FBEYE International that reflect the unique sculptural façade of the hotel.
Myanmar – Leading up to the first Myanmar Tourism Festival in Singapore in January 2017, Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) has stepped up its efforts with visa exemptions and travel packages for Singaporean travellers.
USA – Travel and event technology companies Cvent, Inc (Cvent) gets acquired by Vista Equity Partners (Vista), following the merger with Lanyon Solutions, Inc (Lanyon).
Becki Cross of Events Northern Ltd presented eight tactics to better engage attendees at the Innovation Zone of the ibtm world 2016 trade show.
Asia Pacific – Survey respondents in Asia Pacific project optimism in meeting activity and predict more varieties of meetings and little change in overall budgets.
IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2016 trade shows concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, with increased collaboration and a shifting trend in corporate travel.
Singapore – To build a sustainable and quality workforce, the business events industry has been focusing on closing the gap between theoretical learnings in school and the practical realities of the working environment.
Sleepless. Breathless. Worry. Stress. Key words that may underpin the statement “I am busy” city dwellers so often make. Ever sang a slow love song in rapid rhythm and it sounded completely wrong or the lyrics are not as meaningful as they were intended?
To sustain delegate interest and engagement, event organisers cannot afford to ignore the layout, breaks, and engagement in meetings.
With expectations often beyond what budgets can bring, the pressure is on incentive planners to deliver memorable and stunning programmes that engage both hearts and minds.
Singapore - On November 18, 2016, the Japan Business Expo – Takasaki Day will showcase 14 prominent businesses and tourism opportunities in Takasaki city at the Pan Pacific Singapore.
Familiar with cievents’ dazzling delivery of the Flight Centre Limited Global Ball? cievents share from the perspective of a client the key elements of a successful incentive programme.
Sydney-based business events legend Malu Barrios shares her perspective gained from over 30 years of experience managing incentives and large-scale events.
Two business events veterans are injecting new meaning into meetings by turning the attention towards creative and thoughtful meeting design.
Singapore – Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) entered a two-year partnership whereby Interactive & Digital Media students will produce creatives through internship opportunities and industry
UAE – ibtm arabia 2017, part of ibtm event’s portfolio will take place in Abu Dhabi from February 7-9, 2017, with only 130 spaces each for hosted buyers and exhibitors.
Direct from IMEX America 2016 in Las Vegas –Timo Kiuru, CEO of The Unthinkable, started the knowledge session with a statement, “Welcome to the death of event experiential marketing.” Kiuru, recognised by Connect Corporate Magazine as...
Australia – Get Global, an outbound industry trade show for international suppliers in the business events industry has launched its website, providing information on how to register for the event and exclusive opportunities for early birds.
Taking place at International Convention Centre Sydney on July 28, 2017, GET GLOBAL is a new exhibition and conference that will focus exclusively on Australia’s outbound business events market.
The ability to track and measure the economic impact of business events creates a sustainable future for the industry.
Promoting a destination is not just a bureau's responsibility. Planners will choose a destination when its industry works as one collaborative team.
Additional roles have been filled at Pacific World with Santiago (Yago) Fernández as Head of Sales EMEA and Erica Hegarty as Head of Sales, Asia, to accommodate growing business demands.
Buffalo Tours has launched its new business events division – Buffalo Events – to support its corporate clients and agents in crafting meaningful events and incentives focused on unique experiences and corporate social responsibility (CSR) objective
Global - Event bureaux continue to be a driving force behind economic development for business events, backed by the overwhelming support of event professionals throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Myanmar - Pacific World announced that it will be opening an office in Myanmar, expanding the integrated global DMC and Event Management organisation’s reach to 36 countries across the globe.
Australia – The Global Exhibitions Day at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on June 8, 2016, is designed to highlight the impact the exhibition industry has on local economies.
Professional email marketing solutions provider, Inxmail, shares how to utilise email marketing data to reduce cost and drive ROI.
Australia – The best of Australia’s culinary world gathered to celebrate and recognise another year of restaurant excellence at The Australian Financial Review Australia’s Top 100 Restaurant Awards event in Sydney.
How would an event planner define a qualified and an unqualified business event lead?
The use of beacon technology at events are underrated, but that may be because event planners are not aware of the extent of beacon's usefulness.
Uniplan Hong Kong created a journey of branded experience for over 1,000 exclusive VIP guests, bringing out the brand equity of Longines.
Uniplan Hong Kong's Audi Q7 launch idea was built on the overarching 35th Anniversary of Audi Quattro Technology.
A wave of completely new Hosted Buyers and a new value-driven show format are attracting more business event opportunities to countries around the Arabian Gulf than ever before.
For most event planners, the exacting demands of the market today put immense pressure on the way they need to think about events.
Held from February 23-24, 2016, the AIME Knowledge Program will offer event professionals a range of best-practice case studies, technology solutions and future trends.
I was too young to experience the hype generated when hotel veteran Jennie Chua was appointed as General Manager of Raffles Hotel in Singapore over two decades ago. This appointment would have been rare for the western world, let alone in Asia.
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) voted unanimously for the appointment of Mr Stuart Bailey, Managing Director of Diversified Communications Hong Kong
Global - Event organisers considering Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties around the world will soon be able to take a virtual tour.
When should incentive travel plans be put on hold in the face of a natural disaster or potential health epidemic? Ronald Loke of Arthur J. Gallagher guides corporate event planners to achieve an ideal mind set where the unexpected is expected.
Japan – Full-service semiconductor foundry, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, started utilising etouches last year as its event management platform for the 10 seminars that are organised annually.
Singapore – The MICE Asia Pacific Exhibition 2015 (MICE 2015), taking place from September 10 – 11 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, will aim to connect business event professionals across the region.
Biz Events Asia experienced lasting passion from Audrey Gordon, a special events veteran based in Chicago, through the power of social media.
Whether you are delivering an event from within an association or as outsourced help, there are things about the unusual market that you might need to know.
Worldwide – Chairman of Reed Exhibitions Mike Rusbridge will be retiring at the end of this year and leaving the company in the hands of CEO Chet Burchett.
30 minutes with Aloysius Arlando, CEO of SingEx Holdings Pte Ltd, gave Biz Events Asia a look into his vision of a sustainable CONFEX business model.
From the vast economic impact to the racing pace of change, is the industry ready to raise the standards in the business of international meetings and conventions?
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In times of uncertainty and with an increasing number of incidents occurring globally, risk management has emerged as one of the key priorities when planning for an event.