EarthCheck’s new sustainability research takes Singapore Expo into focus
EarthCheck Research Institute and Constellar, the venue management group of Singapore Expo, have entered a new research collaboration that will define how meaningful impact looks like in sustainable events, and how that can be...
Association meetings frequency, economic value on the rise: ICCA study
ICCA’s 2025 ICCA GlobeWatch report – which studies global meetings and events performance – has identified a transformed landscape where the number of meetings has increased, new meeting segments have been created, more congresses...
PATA and China Chamber of Tourism formalise partnership
PATA and the China Chamber of Tourism (CCT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism cooperation between China and the Asia-Pacific region.
The agreement was signed on May 13, 2026, during the...
Associations urged to deliver stronger value to retain members
Associations must move beyond traditional networking roles and deliver stronger value propositions to attract, engage and retain members in an increasingly competitive landscape.
This was highlighted by speakers at the panel session entitled Membership matters:...
PCMA establishes advisory board to accelerate industry sustainability
PCMA has formed the inaugural Convene 4 Climate (C4C) Advisory Board, a multidisciplinary collective designed to transition the industry from conversation to measurable action.
The group consists of 14 global leaders spanning climate science, finance,...
Succession planning critical to association sustainability
Association leaders in Malaysia stressed the urgent need for stronger succession planning and leadership development during a panel session titled Succession Matters: Building the Next Generation of Association Leaders at the recent Association Day...
Venues must evolve from silent landlords to strategic partners
Surviving today’s shifting economic landscape requires venues to step far beyond the role of silent landlords, according to industry leaders at two panel discussions at Thailand MICE Week 2026.
According to industry experts on the...
PATA reaffirms relevance as it marks 75 years of existence
In a rapidly changing world where multiple factors continue to affect travel and tourism – alongside ongoing debate over tourism’s value – PATA’s leadership believes the association can remain relevant to members by staying...
