ICCA in global advocacy push
CONFERENCE organisers’ association ICCA is teaming up with advocacy group The Business of Events to form an organisation pushing for... Read More
Browsing economic impact
Singapore aspires to ‘World’s Best MICE City’
SINGAPORE Tourism Board is launching six new global campaigns – as it boldly positions the Red Dot as “World’s Best... Read More
Macau to woo global conference organisers
MACAU’s overseas trade, investment and business events promotion body is reaching out to association and congress organisers across the world... Read More
Thai festivals to get the B2B touch
FESTIVALS in Thailand are set to get a business events dimension under plans by the kingdom’s convention bureau, which is... Read More
AIME 2024 buyer-supplier trade put at AU$330m
BUSINESS traded between exhibitors and buyers at AIME 2024 is estimated to be worth AU$330 million (about US$216m) over the... Read More
Gay Games HK drives US$25.5m into city economy – study
DESPITE challenges such as securing venues, opposition from a minority of city lawmakers and delays due to pandemic restrictions, the... Read More
Sarawak celebrates bumper year for event revenue
SARAWAK’s business events industry has recorded another outstanding performance year, with 95 secured national and international events providing an estimated... Read More
HK banking supremo bemoans ballroom limits
BANKING heavyweights will be returning in higher numbers to Hong Kong next month for the Global Financial Summit – despite... Read More
Back to drawing board, Macau tells resorts
MACAU is postponing the launch of its economic diversification plan after proposals from resort operators failed to meet requirements, according... Read More
Penang to host marine biodoversity experts
PENANG’s hosting of a global conference on marine biodiversity is set to strengthen the Malaysian state’s commitment to sustainability and... Read More