Sky is the limit as TCEB works to stage ‘Thailand International Airshow’

Aug 14, 2019

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Business is looking to stage a Thai edition of the ‘International Airshow’ as it continues to create business opportunities in 12 key industries under Thailand 4.0 model to attract the world’s most iconic events to the Kingdom....more >>

Innovation and the Future of Business Travel Highlight GBTA Convention 2019

Aug 14, 2019

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry, wrapped up its 51st annual Convention this week in Chicago. Technology and the future of business travel management were the predominant themes throughout the five-day industry gathering that brought together over 7,000 travel professionals and industry leaders....more >>

Official visit of UNWTO Secretary-General to Zambia

Aug 14, 2019

The UNWTO Secretary-General, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili undertook an official visit to Zambia as a guest of the Government, July 22-24....more >>

Te Pae Christchurch Appoints Executive Team

Aug 14, 2019

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre announced the appointment of an array of local and international talent for its executive leadership team today....more >>

The 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress (WSC2019)

Aug 14, 2019

Welcome message from the ISI President I have the honour and privilege of inviting you to attend the 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress (WSC) that will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 18th-23rd August, 2019....more >>

Inaugural MICE Show Asia 2019 Conference to focus on “Winning the Hearts of MICE Buyers”

Aug 14, 2019

- The inaugural MICE Show Asia conference aims to redefine industry practices and identify new trends that will shape the future of MICE events

- Speakers from across the industry set to share expertise on topics ranging from tech, marketing and MICE developments

- More than 30 speakers will discuss 10 different themes

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Malaysia Prime Minister Launches Visit Malaysia 2020 Campaign Logo

Aug 02, 2019

YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, has officially launched the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign logo today at Kuala Lumpur International Airport simultaneously calling upon all Malaysians to embrace the campaign as a national mission to ensure its success....more >>

Understanding the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market at PATAcademy-HCD

Jul 31, 2019

Travel and tourism industry professionals now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the two-day PATAcademy-HCDworkshop organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) from July 1-2, 2019....more >>

Record high 350 Exhibitors and 30 000 Visitors

Jul 31, 2019

Special highlights for the international travel show in September have been

planned, including extended operating hours, more days for public visitors, a larger exhibition space, more impactful networking events, and new seminars such as the Corporate Travel Forum....more >>

TAT ‘Dares You’ to accept this challenge

Jul 29, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a unique online video sharing campaign that ‘dares’ foreign tourists and expats in Thailand to accept four challenges by creating videos to post on social media and share with friends using the #WeDareYouThailand hashtag....more >>

MyCEB Continues Boosting Malaysia’s Business Events at IMEX America 2019

Jul 29, 2019

Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) once again continues its journey to showcase Malaysia’s best offerings and capabilities of the business events sector at IMEX AMERICA 2019, America’s world exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events in Las Vegas, USA from 10th – 12th September 2019....more >>

Destinations International and PCMA Enter Joint Venture for Destination Showcase

Jul 29, 2019

Destinations International and PCMA announced today a joint venture for Destination Showcase, an annual event connecting business events organizers with CVBs (convention and visitors bureaus) to drive successful meetings and events....more >>

New 2019 Highlights With All-Time High Engagement Events Revitalised For All Delegates

Jul 26, 2019

Re-designed 2019 programme features new engagement sessions: Say Hi To Everyone, Brand Showcase Presentations, Exhibition Walkaboutand Meet-The-CorporatesTake-up of new activities byclose to20brands: Dubai Business Events, India Tourism,Japan National Tourism Organisation,Japan by JTB, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, MICE Excellence Center, Royal Orchid Holidays, Taiwan, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau and moreBranded and sponsored targeted functions remain popular, with moreinvited exhibitors this yearMultiple space expansionsat largest Asia-Pacific MICE showcaseSingapore, 26 July2019–IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2019 will feature a re-designed programme withproven engagement activities aimed at fostering new avenues of lead generationbetween suppliers and buyersbeyond one-on-one business appointments. ...more >>

IAEE and Informa Markets Partner for Workforce Development Training

Jul 23, 2019

Today, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the leading association for the global exhibitions industry, and Informa Markets, the leading exhibitions organizer that creates global platforms for specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow, have partnered to provide Informa Markets colleagues with a workforce development training program. The training program is a unique opportunity for Informa Markets colleagues to receive a globally recognized Certificate in Exhibition Management qualification....more >>

AIPC, ICCA and UFI Launch Global Alliance effort

Jul 23, 2019

Three global associations serving the International Meetings Industry will collaborate more closely in the future: AIPC (The International Association of Convention Centres), ICCA (The International Congress and Convention Association), and UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) agreed to launch a Global Alliance. Together, they will facilitate collaboration and generate more comprehensive and better aligned benefits for the three associations’ respective members....more >>

ITB Asia Unveils Latest Conference Theme: “Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves”

Jul 23, 2019

ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as part of its conference programme. Themed ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves’, the conference will bring together thought leaders from across the MICE, Leisure, Corporate, and Travel Tech sectors for high-level discussions on the trends that are galvanising change in the travel industry. ...more >>

PATA announces Grand and Gold Award winners 2019

Jul 20, 2019

Winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year recognise the achievements of 27 separate organisations and individuals....more >>

TCEB Spotlights ‘Pattaya City’, Moving in Full Steam to Raise the Eastern Mice Metropolitan

Jul 08, 2019

TCEB accelerates Thailand’s MICE in line with the government’s EEC scheme. Moving fast to bolster Pattaya City towards becoming the metropolitan of MICE, TCEB joins hands with Pattaya City and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) to enhance the image of Pattaya City to reflect its potentiality as an ideal MICE City of the East. Aiming to oversee MICE in the special administration region, the ASEAN MICE Institute is set to be inaugurated alongside TCEB’s first branch office in Thailand.

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Practical Strategies’ Achieved in a New Format at AIPC 2019

Jul 08, 2019

Under an overall theme of “Practical Strategies to Meet Changing Expectations” the 2019 AIPC Annual Conference in Antwerp Belgium delivered as promised within a format that delivered sweeping changes from previous events. ...more >>

IAEE Announces 2019 Legend of the Industry

Jul 08, 2019

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces the selection of Gary Shapiro as its 2019 Legend of the Industry. He will be honored during this year’s Krakoff Leadership Institute (KLI) to be held 5-6 August 2019 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla....more >>