A survey conducted by Biz Events Asia and communications agency, Zadro, reveals top concerns, interests, destination preferences, and more in Asia Pacific.
800 business events strategists convened in New York City for the PCMA Education Conference held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel this week and were introduced to immersive learning experiences through six unique locations across the city.
Tourism Australia’s brand new website dedicated to business events will give event planners and incentive travel organisers an enhanced experience and direct access to representative contacts, products, inspiration, and more.
The two-day event taking place at Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon, will offer the opportunity to discover Korea MICE Bureau’s expanded event support programme, visit local event venues and attractions in Incheon, Seoul and Gyeonggi province firsthand, and more.
Venues and creative event specialists have lined up a series of spectacular social events for the attendees of MEETINGS 2017 taking place later this month in Auckland.
The Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has significantly expanded its membership, adding 45 independent luxury-level meeting and incentive-focused hotels and resorts to its global portfolio.
Korea signalled a keen interest in India’s business events community with a promotional “India MICE Roadshow”, held on March 29 at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
Direct from Meetings Africa 2017 – New bidding fund approved by the National Treasury will give South Africa’s business events industry the extra muscle to bid for international association conferences, meetings, incentives and exhibitions.
Australia – Reputable industry bodies document 25 years of change in the meetings industry to predict the way meeting participants will communicate, and the elements that will impact the industry in the next few years.
Biz Events Asia and World Travel Magazine have entered a collaboration tailored for the “bleisure” travel trend in 2017.
Global – ibtm events has announced its partnership with the International Live Events Association (ILEA) to collaborate on future projects that will extend the global access of new markets to both parties.
Asia – Global events and destination management partnership, euromic, a non-commercial association, has announced an expansion of its network services into two Asian destinations: South Korea and Taiwan.
Global - We highlight five trends for meetings, incentives and events from Pacific World's Trends Report as identified by the company's global destination experts.
Malaysia – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has released its first ever business events industry review to provide a summary of PCEB’s activities in their first year of operations and insights on factors affecting the industry.
Business event destinations across the world are now rated for their sustainability practices. MCI’s Jennifer Ching tells us why it matters more than ever.
Asia – For the first time, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will broadcast its flagship event “Convening Leaders” from Austin, Texas, to business event professional in Asia.
Singapore – Janet Tan-Collis, President for the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS), has announced two key roles to help shape the country’s business events landscape.
Thinking of going more sustainable for your event but don’t know where to start? Your smartphone is the perfect start.
Asia Pacific – Survey respondents in Asia Pacific project optimism in meeting activity and predict more varieties of meetings and little change in overall budgets.
Global - As the business events industry gears up for its year-end parties, Uber has launched UberEVENTS to ease the holiday season.
Australia – Canberra Convention Bureau’s 2015/2016 annual results projected a 10.1 percent growth from businesses won for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Events-related industries have come a long way in recognising their ecological impacts. In light of an upcoming change in the American administration that does not favour climate change policies, can we maintain a positive outlook on sustainability?
With expectations often beyond what budgets can bring, the pressure is on incentive planners to deliver memorable and stunning programmes that engage both hearts and minds.
Singapore - On November 18, 2016, the Japan Business Expo – Takasaki Day will showcase 14 prominent businesses and tourism opportunities in Takasaki city at the Pan Pacific Singapore.
Korea’s ability to leverage the latest pop culture hype has propelled it to a popular tourist and business events destination.
Direct from IMEX America 2016 in Las Vegas –Timo Kiuru, CEO of The Unthinkable, started the knowledge session with a statement, “Welcome to the death of event experiential marketing.” Kiuru, recognised by Connect Corporate Magazine as...
Karen Bolinger, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau, tells Biz Events Asia in a Q&A why and how her team measures the impact of business events beyond tourism expenditure.
Spain – Key themes include insight into business development and strategy techniques for both the professional meeting planner and suppliers to the business events industry at this year’s ibtm world Knowledge Programme.
What do Malaysia and Singapore have in common in the way they market themselves and stay ahead as business event destinations?
Australia – Get Global, an outbound industry trade show for international suppliers in the business events industry has launched its website, providing information on how to register for the event and exclusive opportunities for early birds.
Thailand believes it takes two hands – the sellers’ and the buyers’ – to clap in building a sustainable meetings and incentives industry.
Global – Mark Cooper, CEO of international business events association IACC, believes there is an effective marketing platform for venues aiming to expand locally and globally.
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center has announced its THB1 billion (USD28.9 million) expansion plans that include a 587-room hotel, lifestyle hub and more.
Blackhawk Network Holdings has acquired Grass Roots Group for approximately GBP90 million (US$118 million) in cash, enhancing its meetings and incentives business portfolio.
Taking place at International Convention Centre Sydney on July 28, 2017, GET GLOBAL is a new exhibition and conference that will focus exclusively on Australia’s outbound business events market.
The annual Sustainable Meetings Conference (SMC) is set to maximise experiential learning through interactive sharing of latest trends, insights, opportunities and strategies with thought leaders and innovators.
The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Karjat has opened in the popular holiday destination of Karjat offering 360-degree views of Sahyadri Mountains, nestled along on the banks of the Ulhas River.
Promoting a destination is not just a bureau's responsibility. Planners will choose a destination when its industry works as one collaborative team.
Additional roles have been filled at Pacific World with Santiago (Yago) Fernández as Head of Sales EMEA and Erica Hegarty as Head of Sales, Asia, to accommodate growing business demands.
In inimitable style, Adelaide is totally re-designing its central city area. After enjoying the warmth of the city’s friendliness and hospitality, take a closer look into this “BioMed City”.
A half-constructed conference centre, a bludgeoning banking crisis and topping it all off, quite literally, an erupting volcano disrupting flight access to the country might lead one to forgive a destination for giving up the ghost in trying to promote it
Sponsored Post - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is bringing an exciting new era of business events to Southeast Asia.
Biz Events Asia presents some people and business-oriented talent development strategies in the face of a talent crunch in Asia.
Tourism Australia's destination marketing strategies for the business events sector are delivering business from the Greater China market, and driving demand.
Thailand - ICCA rankings and a record growth in the business events sector were revealed at the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) International Media Familiarisation Trip 2016 that is currently ongoing.
Asia Pacific – Researches are showing that higher paying industries are luring our best and brightest in the business events industry.
Australia – Adelaide has 3,000 reasons to smile now that it has been named host city for the Australian Dental Congress in 2021, one of the largest business events in the country with over 3,000 participants.
Buffalo Tours has launched its new business events division – Buffalo Events – to support its corporate clients and agents in crafting meaningful events and incentives focused on unique experiences and corporate social responsibility (CSR) objective
Thailand – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled its “Thailand CONNECT Welcome Package 2016”, which aims to raise awareness on the country’s capabilities in hosting business events.
Biz Events Asia asks professionals from the business events and hospitality industry why food styling is important and how it affects the gourmet experience.
Australia - SilkAir recently announced that flight frequency between Darwin and Singapore has been stepped up and organised a "Discover Darwin" event for business event planners from Singapore.
From Dubai to Miami, here are eight business event venues and tips from Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ expanding portfolio to provide greater variety for meetings and event planners.
The Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) annual Tourism Industry Conference revealed performance figures, new initiatives, strategies and support, and announced the rebranding of a national awards programme.
Malaysia - Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) are determined to win over the business tourism and major events market through a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA).
Keeping true to the ever-changing business events landscape, the 24th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) showcased a relentless expansion of infrastructure in the region, along with new programmes for the industry to learn and network
How would an event planner define a qualified and an unqualified business event lead?
Singapore's focus on leadership commands international association attention through global partnership and sound reputation.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has launched its “Disney Magical Corporate Rewards” programme for even better privileges to overseas corporate groups.
Australia - Keeping true to the ever-changing business events landscape, the 24th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) showcased a relentless expansion of infrastructure in the region.
Global – ICCA’s Scandinavian Chapter and MCI have initiated the launch of Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDSI-Index), the very first sustainability ranking for event destinations worldwide.
Association magnet Adelaide hosted the annual PCOA at the end of 2015, and showcased strong collaboration and concepts for the associations sector.
The use of beacon technology at events are underrated, but that may be because event planners are not aware of the extent of beacon's usefulness.
Uniplan Hong Kong was tasked to manage the international launch of a global brand, in an up-close and personal, experiential manner.
Uniplan Hong Kong created a journey of branded experience for over 1,000 exclusive VIP guests, bringing out the brand equity of Longines.
Uniplan Hong Kong's Audi Q7 launch idea was built on the overarching 35th Anniversary of Audi Quattro Technology.
A wave of completely new Hosted Buyers and a new value-driven show format are attracting more business event opportunities to countries around the Arabian Gulf than ever before.
For most event planners, the exacting demands of the market today put immense pressure on the way they need to think about events.
The role of communication has become exponentially more important today than ever before.
Right in the heart of the experiential event trend is Pialligo Estate. Just minutes from Canberra International Airport, it is a true getaway for teams to bond.
Back by popular demand, Rob Davidson, Managing Director, MICE Knowledge and ibtm world Industry Analyst illustrates key global trends that will affect the business events industry at the ibtm world 2016 trade show.
Pacific World showcases their creativity at the annual ibtm world trade show held in Barcelona.
Global – Abu Dhabi has been identified to be among the top cities in EMEA when it comes to incentives and conferences, according to the Pacific World Global Destination Index Report.
Australia – Taking place on February 22, the evening prior to the two-day trade show, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) Welcome Event will be held at 400 City Road, Melbourne.
Australia - The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) held its annual meeting in Sydney from January 17-20, 2016 with new learning formats and a theme of “Let's Invent Tomorrow”.
Held from February 23-24, 2016, the AIME Knowledge Program will offer event professionals a range of best-practice case studies, technology solutions and future trends.
Biz Events Asia scoured business journals, interviews with industry leaders and reflections on the big changes going on around us.
Germany – From April 19 – 21, 2016 at Messe Frankfurt, IMEX Frankfurt will provide new exhibitors, educational tracks and networking opportunities dedicated to the business events industry.
Malaysia – At ibtm world 2015 earlier today, the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has revealed a number of notable events it will be hosting in the coming years, including the 55th ICCA Congress in 2016.
Global - China has been listed as top destination in the October 2015 edition of the Destination Index survey conducted by global destination and event management company, Pacific World.
China - A study has found that 138.5 million domestic trips were taken for MICE purposes in 2014, while MICE travellers spent a total of USD110 billion during those trips., according to the first-ever assessment of the market by GBTA Foundation.
Progressive destinations regularly forecast the economic impact of conventions and meetings to destinations. What does the future hold should social and environmental metrics become a common measurement practice?
England - Most event organisers believe the senses should be more involved in events to ensure greater engagement among attendees, a survey shows.
Thailand – Making its debut in Bangkok on September 29, 2015, the ASEAN MICE Forum (AMF) @ IT&CMA will discuss a regional approach to hosting business events.
Global - Targeting the business events market, Australian travel group APT Group has introduced a three-tiered offering across four of its brands.
Cultural awareness of the diversity of participants coupled with a passion to create memorable experiences for each individual are the keys to success for business events – for the customer, the organiser and the hosting hotel.
When should incentive travel plans be put on hold in the face of a natural disaster or potential health epidemic? Ronald Loke of Arthur J. Gallagher guides corporate event planners to achieve an ideal mind set where the unexpected is expected.
Thailand - The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has said in a statement following the bomb blast in central Bangkok in mid-August 2015 that the business events industry is working as per normal.
Consumer-based video live-streaming apps such as Meerkat and Periscope have made their way into audience experiences. Is it a risk for the business events industry, or a viable option of added opportunity?
Guest editor John Peacock, general manager of Australia-based Associations Forum, suggests a strong correlation between associations and business events.
Australia – Anticipation for the upcoming convention centre and an appealing array of incentive activities are few reasons why Amway China have chosen to host its Leadership Seminar in Sydney come 2017.
South Korea – The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has announced the end of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in the country, after 23 days since the last suspected case had been reported.
Indonesia – Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2015 concluded recently with tours sending domestic and international buyers beyond Bali to experience what Indonesia has to offer.
Why Singapore continues to stack up as a place for business and memorable experiences.
Singapore – Following its recent stop in Hangzhou, China during its North Asia Showcase, Business Events Australia together with Dynasty Travel reached out to Singapore-based buyers during its Southeast Asia Showcase.
Philippines – Dubbed “Experience Shangri-la, Experience MEET”, the very first MICE Fair of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines was held at the Isabela Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La, Manila in late April this year.
It’s not just fun in the Philippines – business events are looking up this year after several years of inactivity.
A mega famil by Dubai Business Events recommends a variety of hotels – ranging from five-star opulence to the affordable – that exude friendly and efficient service consistent in Dubai.
Our recent visit to the world’s tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, sees its vision align with the bureau’s goal to double tourist visitation numbers to 20 million by 2020 and to woo business events with an irresistible proposition.
Once in the Emirate, a plethora of activities await business travellers.
Biz Events Asia goes on a mega familiarisation trip hosted by Dubai Business Events, which shone the light on some reasons why Dubai adds up as a business events destination.
From the vast economic impact to the racing pace of change, is the industry ready to raise the standards in the business of international meetings and conventions?
How the southernmost part of Japan turned into a massive sporting arena for corporate events.
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Despite the growth in travel from non-English speaking nations, many hotels have not trained their staff to communicate properly with their corporate guests in the lingua franca of the business world: English.