The IT&CMA 2017 trade show is seeing an increased demand for exhibition space and a stronger showcase of cruise companies in its 25th year of building brands and connections.
A host of global airlines has confirmed their attendance at Get Global trade show, which will take place on July 28 at the International Convention Centre Sydney, demonstrating their confidence in the Australia outbound MICE segment.
Biz Events Asia, 25 Melbourne business events industry professionals and a crowd of cheering, enthusiastic participants attended the official press conference of C2 Melbourne at the 2017 C2 Montreal on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
The IMEX Frankfurt opening ceremony’s keynote speaker calls for greater collaboration between the business events industry and their cities.
Business event professionals can now apply as a Hosted Buyer to attend the 2017 ibtm china trade show and get a chance to meet a host of global exhibitors along with over 5,000 global event industry peers.
Committee members of the 2017 Singapore MICE Forum talk about what to expect this July, this edition's focus and how things are shaking up at its education sessions.
The two-day event taking place at Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon, will offer the opportunity to discover Korea MICE Bureau’s expanded event support programme, visit local event venues and attractions in Incheon, Seoul and Gyeonggi province firsthand, and more.
Venues and creative event specialists have lined up a series of spectacular social events for the attendees of MEETINGS 2017 taking place later this month in Auckland.
ibis and Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity join founding partners Pullman & Novotel Aerocity, JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity & Andaz Delhi to represent AEROCITY.events at IMEX Frankfurt.
ibtm china, taking place in Beijing from August 23 – 24, has launched a search for international speakers to enhance its Knowledge Programme through thought-provoking sessions of interest to the MICE industry.
As the IT&CM China trade show stepped into its second decade, the buzz generated around the two-day show hinted at things to come for the booming business events industry.
ibtm china is on track to increase the number of international exhibitors and Hosted Buyers at its 2017 event with international exhibiting space up 28 percent from last year.
Taking place from May 16-18, 2017 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, the IMEX Frankfurt 2017 trade show has fine-tuned its programme lineup in response to its exhibitor and delegate feedback.
Australia's Get Global trade show has launched an initiative to give back to young event professionals, working with the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) to assist the growth and career of its students.
Biz Events Asia takes a leaf from events and exhibitions around the globe to identify ways to produce your events with minimal environmental, social and economic impact.
Direct from Meetings Africa 2017 – New bidding fund approved by the National Treasury will give South Africa’s business events industry the extra muscle to bid for international association conferences, meetings, incentives and exhibitions.
Australia – Get Global, the first business events trade show in Australia dedicated exclusively to outbound products has announced Biz Events Asia as the official media partner.
Australia – Reputable industry bodies document 25 years of change in the meetings industry to predict the way meeting participants will communicate, and the elements that will impact the industry in the next few years.
Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), held from February 21 – 22, will celebrate its 25-year history with show floor highlights that will immerse visitors into the AIME culture.
South Africa - A growing presence from the Indian and Chinese market, a push in innovation and dialogue, and a focus on sustainability is set to propel the Meetings Africa trade show this year.
Global – As the demand for more impactful events rises, are venues and event planners investing enough on technological tools to help deliver more interactive events?
Germany – Attending IMEX Frankfurt trade show? Here is what to expect for the new, extensively researched and redesigned IMEX Association Day programme taking place on May 15, 2017.
Australia – Titled #UncoverMelbourne, hosted buyers and visitors attending the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) can take part in this social media challenge to win prizes for the most creative entries.
China – Taking place in Shanghai from March 21-23, 2017, the IT&CM China trade show has listed a number of networking events by international and local sponsors.
Australia - The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is inviting expressions of interest from exhibition and event organisations to undertake the management and operation of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2019 – 2020.
How you engage and the way you approach your target audience matter.
Australia – Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has partnered with venues, accommodations and attractions to launch ten new Melbourne City Experiences for hosted buyers at the 2017 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).
Global – Reed Travel Exhibitions has appointed Kerry Prince as the new Portfolio Director for ibtm events, following the departure of Sallie Coventry.
Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has announced its lineup of influential personalities as speakers for its series of five Up Close and Personal education sessions.
IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2016 trade shows concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, with increased collaboration and a shifting trend in corporate travel.
Singapore - The ninth and biggest ITB Asia trade show yet kicked off at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, on October 19, 2016, with record high pre-matched appointments, new partnerships and a comprehensive content lineup.
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.
Singapore – HotelAsia, one of Food&HotelAsia’s pioneer specialised trade shows will feature an impressive host of brands, showcase new equipment and technology and unveil a Singapore Pavilion for the first time.
Macao – The 2016 Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) organised by IPIM with 15 co-organisers, is set to open on October 20-22.
Barcelona – Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director, Mice Knowledge will once again present the opportunities, challenges and developments affecting the industry as part of the Knowledge Programme at ibtm world 2016.
Barcelona – Created specifically for individual properties wanting to be part of ibtm world, theHotel Pavilion is a stress-free solution where hotels can just show up, brand their space and meet.
Australia – The 25th annual Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne will celebrate this milestone on February 21-22, 2017 with a range of commemorative and future-focused initiatives to engage the community.
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.
Spain – ibtm world 2016 will launch a Technology & Event Services Zone on the show floor and for the first time, partner with EventMB to run the Technology and Innovation Award.
Sponsored Post - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is bringing an exciting new era of business events to Southeast Asia.
The sixth Singapore MICE Forum (SMF 2016) held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre kicked off on July 28, 2016 with an opening speech by Melissa Ow, Deputy Chief Executive at the Singapore Tourism Board, urging the industry to deploy new technology
USA – IMEX America, taking place from October 18 – 20, 2016 in Las Vegas is set to launch a new Zenvoy matching app, Networking Hub and hundreds of education sessions.
Spain - All Hosted Buyers attending ibtm world 2016 will, for the first time, take part in a system that provides tailored recommendations of suppliers to enhance the relevance of appointments.
Singapore – ITB Asia has appointed International SOS as its first official Medical and Travel Security partner in a collaboration that will educate delegates on the latest industry trends.
China – The ibtm china trade show will build on the seven key education topics that were implemented across the portfolio last year in its popular Knowledge Forum this year.
Singapore – With the speed of software and hardware advancement, tourism infrastructure and spaces need to upgrade their technological capabilities to meet the consumer’s growing expectations.
Singapore – ITB Asia 2016 will showcase its strongest meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) line up to-date with a full day conference programme dedicated to the growing sector.
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) will organise the Global Exhibitions Day Conference on June 8, 2016, in support of the first ever Global Exhibitions Day.
IMEX Frankfurt 2016 proves why trade shows still possess the ability to bring business leaders together for reasons beyond trading purposes.
Association magnet Adelaide hosted the annual PCOA at the end of 2015, and showcased strong collaboration and concepts for the associations sector.
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.
Back by popular demand, Rob Davidson, Managing Director, MICE Knowledge and ibtm world Industry Analyst illustrates key global trends that will affect the business events industry at the ibtm world 2016 trade show.
Pacific World showcases their creativity at the annual ibtm world trade show held in Barcelona.
Australia – Taking place on February 22, the evening prior to the two-day trade show, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) Welcome Event will be held at 400 City Road, Melbourne.
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.
Biz Events Asia scoured business journals, interviews with industry leaders and reflections on the big changes going on around us.
Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has declared that his nation will be a hub of innovation in which good ideas will be supported with an ecosystem to encourage them to flourish. And for good reason too.
Germany – IMEX Frankfurt has repeated its partnership with UNICEO, the network for corporate event decision-makers to support IMEX Exclusively Corporate @IMEX on April 18, prior to the show.
Australia – The unique venue for this year’s Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) welcome reception hosted by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) will remain a mystery until details can be revealed weeks prior to the event.
Germany – From April 19 – 21, 2016 at Messe Frankfurt, IMEX Frankfurt will provide new exhibitors, educational tracks and networking opportunities dedicated to the business events industry.
Australia – A series of intimate interviews with inspiring personalities from around the globe, produced by Saxton Speakers Bureau, will be a highlight at the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME).
The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has partnered with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) for the first time to provide its Hosted Buyers’ education sessions from February 23-24, 2016.
Spain – An entirely updated edition of the book written by Tony Rogers and Rob Davidson on business events marketing was launched at the recent ibtm world held in Barcelona from November 17-19, 2015.
Australia - Due to an unprecedented number of inquiries, Australia’s global luxury trade event Luxperience has opened its buyer registrations early.
South Korea – A series of lectures and presentations from global business events experts is set to take place this week at the 2015 Seoul MICE Week to raise awareness for the MICE industry.
Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) welcomed its new Event Director, Ian Wainwright in October to lead the team in delivering an inspirational trade show for the business events industry.
Australia - Luxperience, in its fourth year took place in its new home at the illustrious Australian Technology Park (ATP) Sydney, adding an awards programme and gala dinner at The Star Event Centre.
Spain – Existing thought models will be challenged in this year’s IBTM knowledge programmes, to be delivered at IBTM World in Barcelona from November 17 to 19, 2015.
Thailand – Making its debut in Bangkok on September 29, 2015, the ASEAN MICE Forum (AMF) @ IT&CMA will discuss a regional approach to hosting business events.
Australia – The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has signed Reed Travel Exhibitions (Reed) to continue managing business events tradeshow, Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), for a further three years.
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.
PCMA's event for Asia Pacific will bring about benefits for Melbourne, where the city is set to deliver its effect in the region.
USA - ibtm america (formerly AIBTM), the annual trade show in America organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, went beyond a simple name change this year.
Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has gathered some of the business events industry’s most experienced buyers, sellers and influencers to form the AIME Advisory Board.
Singapore – Held from July 2 – 3, 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands, the 2015 edition of Singapore MICE Forum will be featuring an esteemed panel of speakers and a number of trends within the industry.
Singapore – Held from July 2 – 3, 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands, the 2015 edition of Singapore MICE Forum will be featuring an esteemed panel of speakers and a number of trends within the industry.
Indonesia – Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2015 concluded recently with tours sending domestic and international buyers beyond Bali to experience what Indonesia has to offer.
China – Taking place in Beijing's China National Convention Centre from August 5 – 6, 2015, ibtm china is set to deliver two days of meaningful business connections through a series of programmes.
Kerry Prince, Portfolio Director at ibtm events describes current trends for the Chinese business events market and what buyers can expect at this year’s ibtm china trade show.
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.
Allow Novotel Suites Hanoi meeting specialists to provide expert guidance for your conference, meetings and seminars of up to 215 persons. 180 sq m of modular upscale ballroom with high-tech equipment in a contemporary environment.
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.
Event planning cannot get any more rewarding than at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.
Get more for less with complimentary Skytrain passes for all meeting attendees plus airport transfers and “Fast Track” service for VIPs.
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.
Make the most of every business opportunity with this special free meeting package deal from Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport.
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.
Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort, located in a prime location in north Pattaya with direct access to the beach, is now offering attractive meeting packages.
Located next to Chao Phraya River and close to the lifestyle shopping and dining venue, Asiatique, ibis Bangkok Riverside is a fresh, fun and friendly hotel offering great value and beautiful river views.
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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Seoul comes out tops for hosting the most international association meeting attendees in Asia, while Japan triumphs over China in country ranking.
IACC released phase one of its second annual ‘Meeting Room of the Future’ white paper predicting the meeting rooms and spaces of the future and improving meeting dynamics.
A survey conducted by Biz Events Asia and communications agency, Zadro, reveals top concerns, interests, destination preferences, and more in Asia Pacific.
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.
Even the most sophisticated organisations need to adapt to reap the effectiveness of a strategic sponsorship.
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Promoting a destination is not just a bureau’s responsibility. Planners will choose a destination when its industry works as one collaborative team.
Sales and marketing expert, Jakki Temple Govan, shares insights and examples on how to best quantify your return on investment.