360-degree support vital for event industry
The biggest setback for any destination to create a sustainable business events industry is the lack of community-wide support. Support... Read More
Browsing Opinion
Trade shows all at sea – and for good reason
ITB China gets underway today as questions hover over industry trade shows. Why are big hotel groups turning their backs... Read More
Pressurise junior planners at your peril
I find it hard to comprehend why certain bosses would have the courage to assign junior executives to manage complex... Read More
Beware of pirates lurking on the high seas of teambuilding
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held in September every year, obviously as a bit of a lark. Yet... Read More
Ditch blaming and make way for events-empowered support body
Robert Rogers’ Opinion article Red-tape killed Mega-Events Fund… is an interesting conversation started about Hong Kong’s events industry. It’s fair... Read More
Red-tape killed Mega-Events Fund – but we are really to blame
Rest in peace Mega Events Fund, you were a great initiative that sadly fell victim to red tape. The red... Read More
5 changes to business events over the past decade
Ten years ago seems like a lifetime in relation to all the things that impact our daily lives. Back then we... Read More
Sensory experiences, ‘wholeness’ and more for Year of the Rooster
The Experience Simply attending the meeting is out. The total meeting experience is in. Meeting planners are looking for a... Read More
Communication, age and other barriers Hybrid broke through
Your backgrounds are pretty similar: Charlz in music events, Gary in entertainment production. How did you meet, and why did... Read More
Are DMCs dying? 10 reasons why they should be kept alive
For years, the future of the destination management company (DMC) has been viewed with doom and gloom. Various DMCs report... Read More