This Week's Headlines
ICCA to develop first-ever global impact tool for association meetings
ICCA has launched a global initiative to quantify the long-term societal and scientific contributions of association conferences, moving the industry beyond traditional tourism metrics.
While...
Guadalajara hosts successful BestCities Global Forum; Dubai announced for 2027
BestCities Global Alliance concluded its annual Global Forum on February 8, 2026, bringing together...
TEA sets new blueprint for high-tech, sustainable exhibitions
The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) has revealed its MICE Masterplan 2026–2027, a strategic roadmap...
New Zealand seeks greater share of SE Asian events business
New Zealand is stepping up its pursuit of South-east Asia’s events sector, hitting Kuala...
IAPCO 2026 concludes in Athens
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) convened its 2026 Annual Meeting &...
Association Chiefs
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.
Hari Krishna Bhanusree: Laying the foundations
Hari Krishna Bhanusree, director general of CREDAI outlines its five-pillar plan to ensure sustainable, transparent, and skilled industry growth leading up to Viksit Bharat 2047
Senthil Gopinath: Forward together
ICCA’s commitment to supporting its association meetings industry members with intelligence and valuable connections will take everyone forward amid a testing macroenvironment, says its CEO Senthil Gopinath
Catherine B Turvill: Well-meaning intentions
Catherine B Turvill, president of the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) and founder-president of Nurture Wellness Village in Tagaytay, discusses the association's role in driving the Philippines' growing wellness tourism sector
Destination Highlights
Fuelled by a fresh campaign and major venue upgrades, Kuala Lumpur’s business events sector anticipates 2026 will be its strongest post-lockdown year
Vietnam is emerging as a regional business events powerhouse, capitalising on infrastructure, diverse event offerings, and integrated bleisure experiences
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