Asia
CTW APAC reveals redesigned programme
Corporate Travel World Asia-Pacific (CTW APAC) has unveiled a new programme.
TCEB to bring ASAE association conference to Bangkok
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) signed a memorandum of understanding with ASAE - the American Society of Association Executives - at IMEX America.
Singapore unveils 60 lifestyle experiences to INSPIRE business groups
IMEX America, 10 September, saw the Singapore Tourism Board mark, in Las Vegas, the global launch of the In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme initiated by STB to attract MICE visitors. INSPIRE is a partnership with 29 local Singapore businesses that offers a selection of over 60 complimentary experiences that qualified MICE groups visiting Singapore can access. ...
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre builds North America momentum
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s hosted an immersive educational for AMC (Association Management Companies) Institute, and two high-profile US-based association events this year, the 29th International Congress for Conservation Biology 2019 and Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium (ATPS) Industry Summit 2019. This investment in growing partnerships with North American based associations co...
New venue Aichi Sky Expo opens in Japan
Japan opened a new venue, the Aichi Sky Expo International Exhibition Centre, on 30 August.
IBTM China’s new initiatives connect, educate and inspire
This year, IBTM China featured several exciting new initiatives and activities, designed to increase opportunities for connection and learning among delegates.
CMW in Thailand for TCEB’s media familiarisation trip
CMW's Stuart Wood recently attended the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau's International Media Familiarisation Trip.
MyNEXT returns for fifth year
The congregation of Malaysian association leaders and professionals – the Malaysia Association NEXT 2019 (MyNEXT 2019) is back for its fifth year, themed “Building Capacity of Malaysian Associations; Optimising Benefits for Malaysian Associations”. Held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the conference aims in providing education and networking opportunity for Malaysian associations from the exper...
Expoforum welcomes subvention fund to support St Petersburg’s international growth
St Petersburg is doubling its subvention fund to 50m Roubles (approximately €700,000) for 2019 as part of its ongoing strategy to attract major international congresses to the city. Although the fund is available for use across all the city’s venues, it will have a significant, positive impact on Expoforum, which the city’s primary congress venue, capable of hosting up to 4,000 delegates in its ma...
Malaysia Tourism and Travel Mart 2020 launches
CEMS Conference & Exhibition (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has announced the launch of Malaysia Tourism and Travel Mart 2020 (MTTM 2020) to be held from 25-27 June 2020 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The show is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. The three-day trade exhibition will be an important platform for interna...
Malaysia Business Events Week sends “strong statement”
The fifth Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) 2019 makes a “strong statement” with its theme, ‘Progressive Momentum’, say organisers. Officiated by YB Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), the flagship event of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), MBEW 2019 recently took place on the 28 August at Shangri-la Hote...
Hong Kong: association insists events will go ahead, despite major cancellation
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association has released a statement assuring visitors and exhibitors that trade exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong are running ‘smoothly and without interruption’, as large-scale political protests that began in March remain on-going. “Hong Kong is a welcoming city for investors and visitors,” continued the statemen...