It is never easy hosting VIPs who are themselves in the business of delivering memorable events to their clients.
How Optus’ annual Christmas party in Sydney continues to make them an employer of choice in Australia.
Singapore's biggest festival promoting energy-saving lighting and use of environmentally-friendly materials successfully doubled the attendance, engagement and impression of last year's.
6,000 WorldVentures members from Asia Pacific landed in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for a four-day premium corporate event to celebrate the direct selling travel club’s 10th anniversary in a mega theme park buyout.
Big ideas for the future were at the heart of the annual Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum sessions.
Despite language barriers and explicit dietary requirements, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai got innovative and pulled off a conference and incentive programme for Amway Korea’s 600 high-ranking associates.
Hong Kong Disneyland played host to two back-to-back mega events for AIA Hong Kong’s staff and corporate customers. The latter included an exclusive preview of the brand new Iron Man Experience, presented by AIA weeks before its mid-January premiere.
Hong Kong – Pico designed, built and project managed the two-day launch event of the new 5.5 t Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van, and drove home the core messages of “lighter weight, higher payload and better performance”.
In inimitable style, Adelaide is totally re-designing its central city area. After enjoying the warmth of the city’s friendliness and hospitality, take a closer look into this “BioMed City”.
China - How Pico turned on the turbo for a few of the biggest automobiles at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2016 (Auto China 2016).
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.
Pico’s innovative use of technology created an immersive, multi-sensory experiential exhibition that offered a glimpse into how Singaporeans could live, work, play, care and learn in the future.
The Australian National Maritime Museum’s new AUD12 million (USD8.8 million) attraction, Action Stations, accommodated Nu Skin China's mega incentive group in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Uniplan Hong Kong shares the formula for creating experiential events by engaging audiences with its environment, content, and technology.
Hong Kong – It is no easy feat to find the suitable venue that accommodates 300 people making intricate dim sums as a team building activity, among others. But Nielsen Hong Kong found the solution.
Uniplan Hong Kong's Audi Q7 launch idea was built on the overarching 35th Anniversary of Audi Quattro Technology.
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 was tasked to manage the international launch of a global brand, in an up-close and personal, experiential manner.
Singapore – Nu Skin Japan brought 250 of its regional sales leaders for a well-deserved travel incentive to Singapore
Conferences and events are serious affairs, but adding an element of fun can help delegates relax and refocus.
Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications and media company gathered 1,200 of its sales and marketing executives worldwide for a global sales strategy meeting in Singapore, ousting Hong Kong’s bid for this event.
The long-standing annual Asia-Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists (AACRT) entered with a more cost-effective and innovative method of facilitaing and enhancing attendee experience via QuickMobile’s Mobile Event App Solution.
High-achieving qualifiers of US-based healthcare marketing conglomerate Forever Living Products were treated to a time of their lives in Singapore. Biz Events Asia goes behind the scenes.
Book your next event at one of Kempinski’s participating properties by October 30, 2017, to mark their 120th anniversary and enjoy value-added benefits and an exclusive bonus.
Escape from the usual meeting room settings to enjoy the fresh air and conjure novel ideas in a new environment surrounded by nature with Angsana Bintan Retreats’ package.
At Oasia, there’s always a time to Refresh, Refuel and Recharge. Take your pick from one of the two wellness hotels under the Oasia brand and enjoy perks when you book a Residential Meeting package.
Plan your business functions or social events of any scale with the choices of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces including 2 conference centres, beach and gardens as well as a Balinese-themed amphitheater like no other in the island.
Book a meeting or event at a participating SPG® hotel or resort in Asia Pacific, and get your choice of three rewards
Langham Hospitality Group has launched its No Strings Attached PLUS programme, offering event planners and organisers more flexibility with exclusive rewards and privileges.
Combine work and play at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore with exclusive offers on Corporate Meeting Packages.
The city of angels beckons! MICE groups can enjoy additional benefits at Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam and be right in the middle of it all.
Grand Mercure Danang is the ideal venue for all occasions. With its world-class accommodation, state-of-the-art meeting facilities and colourful attractions, the hotel promises an unforgettable experience
Free duty free cash voucher with a minimum of seven rooms booked, including meeting package until October 31, 2017.
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square located in the centre of the business and shopping districts with easy access to the BTS Skytrain.
Ibis Saigon Airport offers a wide selection of meeting space includes boardroom capable to accommodate 217 guests.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila has released its Meetings Unlimited package for meetings and conventions.
Stage an immersive meeting to deliver an experiential environment that fully engages delegates with The Langham, Hong Kong’s Meaningful Meetings for the Senses.
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel has launched its “Power Meetings” package for meeting planners to take advantage.
Create the ultimate “smart” event all under one roof with Smart Meetings at Sands Resorts Macao, comprising seven distinctive properties spanning over 150,000 sq m of versatile meeting spaces.
The event spaces at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort are designed for performance.
Perched above Phuket’s Naithon Beach, the stunning unblocked ocean views from the lobby of Pullman Phuket Arcadia take delegates’ breath away whilst injecting a sense of renewal as soon as they arrive.
Host your event within the most sophisticated meeting facilities in Siem Reap or against the grandeur of ancient Angkor monuments.
Uniquely located in Danang downtown on the beautifully designed West Bank of the Han River, Novotel Danang Premier Han River is set to take its place as a premier hotel and events venue.
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 offers a range of meeting and events venues including a Grand Ballroom that can welcome up to 800 participants and an additional of six meeting room.
From now until December 2017, plan your meeting at Harbour Grand Hong Kong to enjoy complimentary room or suite upgrade, and more.
Marina Mandarin Singapore seeks to deliver the best as they cater to business needs with their full suite of dedicated facilities and services.
The St. Regis Singapore invites meeting and event planners to join the hotel’s efforts in building a better environment. Its sustainable meeting offer allows you to go green and contributes to the venue’s plans for more eco-conscious corporate events.
Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort & Spa is offering a new dimension for meetings and events.
MICE organisers and guests looking to host their events at Amara Singapore now have the option to enjoy an array of Halal-certified menus which are exclusively prepared and served from its events kitchen.
Relaunched in August 2016, The Slate Phuket is offering a holistic wellbeing MICE package to encourage creativity and team-bonding for the modern, health-conscious business executive.
At Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, every experience calls for a celebration, and indulgence is a way of life. Host your next meeting at one of the 21 event and meeting venues and discover spectacular experiences that will surprise and delight you and your guests.
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Over the course of one day, 1,320 connections were made at the inaugural Get Global trade show held at the ICC Sydney in Australia. Biz Events Asia finds out how it was conceived, why this format works and highlights key parts of the show.
97 business events secured in the first half of 2017 is set to attract over 51,000 delegates from around the world, accelerating their journey towards becoming a knowledge-sharing economy.
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) has launched a digital planning tool that combines venues with accommodation for event organisers.
BMW has appointed Australia-based creative services business KOJO as their event services and experiential production partner following a closed, competitive, four-way pitch.
Operating day in, day out within the industry, we frequently forget to take the time to look beyond.
Personalisation has undoubtedly shifted the way marketers connect with their audience and is a thoroughly proven way for improving a company’s bottom line. But what does personalisation look like in the business events industry? And is the industry ready?
In the world of MICE, a successful event is the outcome of dozens, sometimes thousands of decisions, interactions, problems and negotiations. When problems arise, it’s my experience that a little honey works better than a dose of vinegar.
Are greener meetings just a passing fad or a more significant movement in providing healthier food and beverage options? With the rise of new dietary among attendees, how far should we take our sustainability efforts?
I still struggle to form an opinion on whether I find the current debate of the future of conferences just boring or outright bulls***. Here are my four thoughts on the current conference scene.
Each time someone asks my opinion, I am so humbled that it is so highly valued. It is something I have always taken very seriously in my work and personal relationships.
I believe everyone seeks equilibrium at some point in their professional life – a stage where I define as having established a stable relationship with his or her profession and/or organisation, and is at peace with the pros and cons that come with it.
Organisations and skilled talents need to constantly realign their strategies and mindset in this fast-paced environment.
The ultimate question we are likely to face as mothers is how to find that delicate balance between family, children and a career. It’s a challenging decision but if you love what you do, you’ll find a way and make it work.
The role of a travel manager is evolving. Not only is the travel industry becoming more complex, the rise of digital tools in the past decade has completely revolutionised the way business travellers book and travel.
After much deliberation, the date for your business event has finally been fixed into the calendar. The venue has been booked, and the logistics planning involving bringing a large group of people away from their day-to-day work to one location has begun.
The association sector is a vital asset to any nation. Where there is freedom to associate, people and businesses with common interests will bond together and form an association.
How can international sellers engage buyers from different cultural backgrounds at trade show appointments?
Any joined up strategy needs a joined up operational plan and it’s not enough to simply do some traditional marketing and business development.
The live events industry in Hong Kong is a super-subsector consisting of numerous multidisciplinary professionals ranging from large agencies to marketers and entertainers, yet Hong Kong has no official channel of communication for the industry.
It is a common adage that it takes a lot less time and money to grow existing relationships than it does to secure new customers. So why aren’t we putting all our efforts into engaging and nurturing our current client base?
Capturing the minds of delegates attending an event and keeping them engaged throughout is a challenge. Of course, there are many aspects to an event that converge to deliver the finale, and a key component of this is the venue.
More than just tailoring an exclusive programme, strong soft skills are needed to weather any unexpected situations.
If we are not happy with trade show participation, we have the power to change it.
Overcoming language and network barriers to become the first Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in Vietnam.
The exclusivity of the word “luxury” has been eroded and has been misused on so many levels that it almost carries no weight anymore. For me, luxury is all about freedom.
The world has begun looking away from the concrete jungle and skyscrapers towards places of equal balance between nature and man-made; between old and new as well as between business and leisure.
There is no arguing that preparing a well-delivered talk takes time than most. But like anything else, with practice, your skills get better and your prep time gets less.
India has been the hotbed of hospitality sector’s interest for many years now. Surging with key drivers of growth in place, the Indian hospitality industry has experienced remarkable progress in recent years.
Long-term and mutually rewarding relationships are the end game. Negotiation without a purpose is a mistake.
The ability to convert is based on your ability to tailor the suitable solutions. Be giving to establish a relationship.
Everyone loves a venue with breathtaking design and decoration. However, venues without soft skills often leave a bad taste in event planners’ mouth.
Despite the growth in travel from non-English speaking nations, many hotels have not trained their staff to communicate properly with their corporate guests in the lingua franca of the business world: English.
Over the past year, associations have become increasingly aware of the negative health impact of events and meetings.
China is showing the world how it is transitioning from the world’s most polluted country to a sustainability leader.
Working for a trade venue has it challenges but persistence pays off.
Given the omnipresence of mobiles, it is only natural that event planners would want an app to accompany visitors throughout the event experiences they have crafted.
Insights from IMEX by Adele Symonds, Marketing Manager, Staging Connections
Unique team building activities in Singapore have become an increasing demand from event planners as a growing number of companies are opting for creative and unique activities to engage their employees.
Believe it or not, there is a tried-and-tested formula for engagement that works, one we are all familiar with in our day to day lives yet we may not even realise we’re using it, or not using it…
Isn’t it time to realise that the world will end if this industry does not support the media that works for them!
After all the blood, sweat and tears invested into their work, why can't event professionals take things personally ?
David L. Jones, Professor and Programme Director - Hospitality Business at SIT shares how empowerment is key to retaining talent in this competitive MICE landscape.
Growing from their start in March 2015 and partnering with sponsor Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), ASAE’s specialist event for the region, ASAE’s 2016 Great Ideas in Association Management Conference, Asia Pacific.
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