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
Browsing Opinion
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
Who wins if Asia turns into MICE association battleground?
Event planners will have been making the most of any downtime, which often bridges the Christmas and New Year festivities,... Read More
Batam means business as Singapore’s “b-leisure” getaway
Billion-dollar luxury superblocks, golf courses, spas, sophisticated convention centres and banquet rooms – all a short taxi ride from work... Read More
Gripe no more about millennials
No matter what’s on the official agenda, or however earnest the organiser is about the next mesmerising keynote, the most... Read More
Event players are eyeing returns from the Pearl Delta bridge
Several invites fly across the desks of those in the travel trade in late November and early December. It’s as... 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