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AIME 2026 projects A$425 million in post-show business transactions

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 is projected to generate a record A$425 million (US$292 million) in business transactions over the...

Thailand targets one million Singapore MICE travellers with largest-ever roadshow

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) held its largest-ever overseas MICE roadshow in...

Adelaide opens doors to global event planners today

Business Events Adelaide kicks off the 22nd annual Destination South Australia (DSA) today, where...

Asian venue stakeholders launch CSR Day to drive regional sustainability

Meet Taiwan, the Japan Convention Management Association, and Asia Venue Alliance (AVA) successfully executed...

Philippine council for association executives launches learning podcast

The Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) has debuted a new short-form podcast...

Association Chiefs

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.

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

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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