TEA sets new blueprint for high-tech, sustainable exhibitions
The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) has revealed its MICE Masterplan 2026–2027, a strategic roadmap designed to bolster Thailand’s global standing through digital transformation and sustainability.
The framework will take centrestage at Thailand MICE X-Change 2026...
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 Lumpur and Singapore in March with targeted roadshows to connect with high‑value conference and incentive buyers.
Members of the Tourism New...
IAPCO 2026 concludes in Athens
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) convened its 2026 Annual Meeting & General Assembly, which brought together 200 senior leaders from 36 countries at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre.
Held from February...
Business Events Wellington bolsters leadership team
Business Events Wellington has announced two key leadership appointments.
Loryn Blaikie has been appointed manager, Business Events Wellington, succeeding Irette Ferreira. Blaikie was previously part of the Business Events Wellington team, and brings significant international experience gained...
UFI opens applications for Next Generation Leadership programme
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has opened applications for the 10th anniversary edition of its Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Programme.
Professionals working in the exhibition industry for less than 10 years have...
ABEA calls for Bid Fund boost and establishment of a National Business Events Data...
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently increase investment in the sector, warning that Australia is losing its competitive edge to international rivals.
In two formal submissions to...
Business events deliver big for NZ economy: BEIA research
A new study from Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and Fresh Info, released at the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), revealed that multi-day business events contributed NZ$925 million (US$558...
BCEC marks 30th anniversary with major investment in the life sciences
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has unveiled a new three-year bursary with Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ).
Launched as a legacy project for the Centre’s 30th anniversary, the initiative will provide critical funding to...
