Hwang joins CWT Apac leadership team
CWT has appointed an executive with a background in travel-booking technology to its Asia pacific leadership team. Hwang Cheng Meng... Read More
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Cvent and Lanyon merge following US$1.65bn deal
Leading event technology providers Cvent and Lanyon have announced the merger of the two companies, with combined business operations beginning... Read More
Hotel sales pressure, culture… and the problem with Dubai
What is the most suitable amount of pressure that can be applied to sales people who work for hotels that... Read More
Bargain destinations ahead as CWT predicts event growth
Now’s the time for planners to secure the best deals for next year, according to Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), whose... Read More
Global DMC strikes budget tool deal with Bizzsmarts
MICE professionals will have an easier job tracking their spend, thanks to a new partnership between Global DMC Partners and... Read More
3 reasons why hotel reps snub your RFPs
As suppliers in Asia face tighter event lead times, sales reps in the United States are giving even shorter shrift... Read More
Tailoring digital data
An industry study has found that while personalisation is a key priority for 82 per cent of event planners, only... Read More
5 things you should know about hiring a PCO in China
If you are thinking of organising a large-scale conference in China, but none of your colleagues have event management experience,... Read More
Why the closure of my site will cost a hotel chain millions
In April, I made the tough decision to close the doors on my company StayAngel, a hotel venture that has... Read More
GBTA urges hotel-buyer talks over China tax changes
A global organisation representing corporate travel and business event buyers urged hotels to clarify the effects of China’s expansion of... Read More