[PERSPECTIVES] Bleisure – a win-win for corporates and business travel
BLEISURE has truly taken off in Asia. An October 2015 survey of 2,500 Asian business travelers by the Singapore Tourism Board showed that more...
The Vines Resort launches new outdoor function space
THE Pavilion, an outdoor event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests cocktail-style, recently opened on March 1 on the grounds of The...
Safety, familiarity key concerns for US incentive planners
INCENTIVE groups from the US are not choosing Singapore as a destination because of concerns on safety and a lack of understanding of what...
New association for Macau’s event players to enhance destination promotion, industry...
MACAU welcomed a new association for professionals in the meetings, incentives and special events industry last Tuesday.
Todd Cai, president of the Macau Meetings, Incentives...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu wants larger slice of MICE
AFTER completing the renovation of its level 3 function spaces in September 2015, the 306-key Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is aggressively tapping...
ACTE picks new regional chair for Middle East, Afria
JULIA Sullivan has been appointed Association of Corporate Travel Executives' (ACTE) regional chair for the Middle East and Africa, a role she will serve...
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria throws in value-adds for meeting groups
A NEW promotion for business events at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas district will see groups benefitting from a series of service add-ons...
BCD unveils flexible meeting management solutions
BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has launched Smart Meeting, a suite of flexible technology solutions with meeting management capabilities such as multi-audience invitation,...
New brand, growth plan for BCEC as it hits 20 years
BRISBANE Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a brand rejuvenation and a strategic plan for growth.
BCEC general manager, Bob...
Starwood to reward sustainable meetings adopters
STARWOOD Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts has rolled out a new meeting offer which dispenses 2,000 bonus Starpoints to meeting organisers who book its...
