CEO’s story: From Branded to Great European Carnival
The process In 2001 I worked on was a carnival in Beijing, selling sponsorship for McDonald’s and Coca-Cola with my company... Read More
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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
How to make meetings and events ‘introvert friendly’
If you're an extrovert, the idea of a large gathering of people is an exciting one. Whether the group is... Read More
Group deals, prioritising and the future of meetings and airlines
Roger Tondeur, MCI: Be wary of group discounts Many airlines now offer discounts on group business travel. But watch out –... Read More
Taiwan: Pacific wonders, dining like a local and rugged scenery
Standout locations The central Taiwan region of Nantou is awesome with Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing, the Wuling Peak and many... 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
Let your events F&B be kind to budgets and the environment
Organisers of meetings and events are increasingly coming across clients who require an environmental or “green” audit alongside financial scrutiny.... 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