This Week's Headlines
ICCA tunes up networking intensity and efficiency for Congress 2026
Networking moments at ICCA Congress 2026, set for November 8 to 11 in Panama City, are being turned into strategic opportunities for meeting delegates...
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
Mount Anak Krakatau’s latest eruption disrupts flight
Indonesia temporarily closed eight airports on Sunday as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau...
Singapore’s National Stadium upgrades audio system
Singapore’s National Stadium at The Kallang has commissioned a permanent, venue-wide d&b audiotechnik sound...
IHPBA awarded Incredible Impacts Seed Grant, 2026 Main Grant finalists announced
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and BestCities Global Alliance have named the...
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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