MICE
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
Visit Oman signs MICE partnership agreements
Omani national tourism firm Visit Oman announced strategic partnerships with three leading exhibition organisers to bolster the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in Oman throughout 2026.
Macao all set to open the doors to the 14th edition of MITE
All eyes will be on Macao from 10th to 12th April when it rolls out the red carpet for the 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE).
The Athenee Hotel Bangkok invests in the largest in-property LED screens
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok announced its investment of around THB10 million in a state-of-the-art LED screen system.
Asian hubs see MICE surge as geopolitical tensions cloud Gulf markets
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could reshape the geography of global business events, with Asian cities such as
Event costs soar as oil prices top $100 amid regional instability
While official estimates have yet to be provided for the MICE and business events sectors, the numbers alone already paint a chilling picture of the potential scenario.
Philippines notes 6.32% increase in Taiwanese tourist arrivals
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently reported that there was a 6.32 percent increase in Taiwanese arrivals in the country over the past year.
Conventa 2026 celebrates turning ‘18’ with new ideas and venues
The easiest measure of a city experiencing investment, development and change is to see how many cranes pepper the cityscape.
HBX Group to bring MarketHub Asia to the Philippines next year
All roads lead to the Philippines in 2027 as HBX Group announced the country as the venue for the next run of MarketHub Asia.
Hong Kong Tourism Board opens visitor centre at HKCEC
Hong Kong Tourism Board opens visitor centre at HKCEC
AIME 2026 pivots to behavioral science as event industry faces high-pressure burnout
Insights on human resilience and the priorities that matter were what AIME 2026's Knowledge Monday imparted to attendees on 9th February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Global business travel spending to hit $928B as ‘bleisure’ and ESG mandates go mainstream
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $928.4 billion by 2030, fueled by a 5% surge in 2026 budgets
Dubai scales MICE capacity as regional competition for corporate travel intensifies
When one thinks about planning an event in the Middle East, the first destination that comes to mind is Dubai.
‘Speed is the new luxury’: Cvent executive says AI is vital for MICE profitability
Asia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is expanding rapidly, but many operators are struggling to convert demand into profit as response times lag behind planner expectations.
MICE sector growth slows as staff burnout triggers widespread labor shortage
In light of current developments, event management companies, MICE suppliers, and even government organisations tasked with handling large-scale conventions and exhibitions need to find ways to keep their people from inevitably burning out and losing their passion for the job.
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