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MAG partners with SE-Asia associations to position KL as regional hub

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has inked several partnerships with major travel trade associations across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines to position Kuala...

ICCA and UN partner on event impact measurement framework

In a move set to transform how environmental and social impact is tracked across...

PATA, GBTA join hands for stronger corporate business travel component at...

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have partnered...

ICCA tunes up networking intensity and efficiency for Congress 2026

Networking moments at ICCA Congress 2026, set for November 8 to 11 in Panama...

What international associations now demand from host hotels

As international associations prioritise measurable ESG standards, data security, and delegate wellbeing, hotel success in Asia-Pacific now hinges on proving operational credibility through data and AI-driven transparency

Association Chiefs

Meredith Ellison: Minds and machines

Following the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence's (AAAI) first overseas conference in Singapore, its executive director Meredith Ellison discusses how the global scientific society is demystifying AI for the public, building a pipeline for young researchers, and why the future of the field relies on human augmentation over displacement

Stuart Bailey: Passing the torch

What does this 10-year chairmanship mean to you? It has been both an honour and...

Sarah Branquinho: Retail recalibration

Newly-elected Tax Free World Association’s (TFWA) president Sarah Branquinho outlines her progress-with-purpose mandate, focusing on navigating geopolitical volatility and evolving the association's flagship Asia-Pacific event to meet shifting traveller expectations

Steve Puckett: Setting the standard

Since its inception, Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) has grown from a manufacturer-focused union into a diverse, 100-member-strong association representing the full spectrum of Asia’s lubricants industry. Steve Puckett, its co-founding director, shares insights on the association’s eight-year evolution, its role in advancing global sustainability standards, and the vision ensuring its members continue to thrive

See Swee Sie: The enduring endgame

Under the leadership of its president, See Swee Sie, the Penang Chess Association (PCA) is positioning the island as a hub for the game, as its inclusive approach – which ranges from developing grassroots talent to hosting international championships – inspires Malaysia's next generation of chess leaders.

Destination Highlights

The province scales its reach as the Philippines’ largest convention centre bolsters existing regional capacity
Improved connectivity and new hotel inventory are transforming Greater Jakarta’s townships into business events hubs

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