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PCMA and CEMA president and ceo Sherrif Karamat, CAE, has announced the appointment of 15 industry leaders to the 2026–2027 Asia Pacific (APAC) Advisory Board. The board will guide PCMA’s regional strategy, localised education, and...

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) has entered into a knowledge partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA) ahead of its official launch in July 2026. The partnership was announced as APSAE...

The Penang Digitalisation-AI Conference & Exhibition 2026 (PDX2026) will take place on July 15 to 16, 2026, at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. Organised by Operion in collaboration with the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau...

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) has launched a bonded warehouse service for international exhibitions and events, becoming the first city-centre venue in Bangkok to offer the facility. The new service is designed to simplify...

South Korean airline, Asiana Airlines, will leave the Star Alliance network on December 16 as it prepares to merge with Korean Air the following day. According to a press statement by Star Alliance, the network...

Tourism New Zealand is targeting a record NZ$253 million (US$144.8 million) worth of international conference business in the next financial year, with Asia identified as a key growth market. Announced at Meetings 2026 in Auckland,...

The Bali Convention and Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) is gearing up for a strategic relaunch following the inauguration of its new executive board for the 2026–2031 term. Officially sworn in by Bali Governor I Wayan Koster,...

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has welcomed the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) as its newest Destination Partner. The partnership connects Türkiye directly with IAPCO’s global network of accredited PCOs...