By Kai Hattendorf, Global Business Events Industry Strategist: I rarely report on single conference sessions, but recently in Singapore there was one that stood out to me, as it really showed the regional take on geopolitical developments. My take: The region is no longer waiting for Washington, as panelists shared their assesment that, while the…
Las Vegas Sands, US-based casino and resort operator, first opened Marina Bay Sands in 2010. The new development that Las Vegas Sands is building will feature even more meeting space – 200,000sqft to Marina Bay Sands’ existing 120,000sqft. From Conference & Meetings World…
Infrastructure development is a critical policymaking & economic development issue. Singapore understands that hosting & co-creating this type of strategic event on rail transportation will lead to knowledge & know-how transfers and inward investment to create a regional hub with world-class specialised expertise. From MIX – Asia’s Business Events Magazine…
The second edition of this Asia-Pacific tradeshow at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore was a great success, thanks to healthy demand growth for business events across the region, and strong partnerships with Singapore Tourism Board and Marina Bay Sands, as well as with global and regional associations. David Blansfield, Executive VP & Group Publisher, Northstar:…
This is the calibre of policymaker every country should strive to involve in their business events activity, including recognition of local ambassadors and organisers. Singapore consistently aligns of its meetings strategy with key national development goals. (Pictured above, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development, Singapore.)
Co-located with the inaugural Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, the Meetings Show Asia Pacific returns to Singapore on 14-15 April 2026, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Together, the two powerhouse events will create the largest gather of group travel professionals ever seen in the Asia Pacific region, drawing unprecedented…
From Travel Weekly Asia: Singapore is looking confidently into the future with a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming the city-state into a world-class, innovation-driven tourism destination by 2040. Following a robust performance in 2024, with international visitor arrivals reaching 16.5 million and tourism receipts climbing to a record S$29.8 billion (US$22.4 billion), the Singapore Tourism…
TMS APAC is the ultimate business platform for MICE professionals, featuring global destinations, venues, hotels, and other key MICE suppliers. Powered by an exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme, the event brings senior decision-makers in meetings, conventions, events, and incentives to a dynamic tradeshow floor. With a seamless pre-scheduled meetings platform, attendees can connect directly with top…
From M&C Asia: In today’s business event landscape, the most impactful gatherings are those that reach beyond traditional knowledge-sharing and networking to create meaningful and lasting change. MICE planners are now shifting their focus to extend event impacts far beyond the conference walls, creating positive effects on host communities, destinations, and society at large. According…
From Boardroom: Singapore’s role as a global hub for business and innovation extends beyond its skyline of modern marvels and strategic positioning on global trade routes. It is also a city committed to developing the next generation of leaders, leveraging platforms like business events to enable professional growth. By blending a forward-thinking economy, thriving business…
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Dr. Edward Koh has been leading the Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel division of the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, a group under the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), since 2019. He provides strategic counsel to attract quality association congresses and corporate-driven events to Singapore, maintaining its position as a leading International Convention and Meetings destination….
Consistently ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Singapore is a global leader for business events. As the lead government agency for the business events sector in Singapore, the Singapore Exhibition & Convention BureauTM (SECB) is responsible for shaping and retaining Singapore’s exceptional reputation as one of the…
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The Business of Events (BOE) 2025 converges the dual pillars of leadership within an intergenerational workforce: mastery and intellectual prowess. Building on BOE 2024’s exploration of the duality between Unlearning and Relearning, BOE 2025 unites experienced and emerging leaders for real-time discussions. Participants will delve into crucial dualities — Skill and Strategy, IQ and EQ,…
From Skift Meetings: Cvent has slowly but surely created a behemoth of an industry event, showing no signs of slowing down. The 2024 edition of Cvent CONNECT Europe wrapped up on Thursday at the Hilton London Metropole. Over three days, the event tech giant pulled off the impressive feat of orchestrating what is now by…
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As the Founder and CEO of 49travelmice.com, Peng Ee leverage over four decades of expertise in the media, travel and MICE industries to deliver strategic consultancy and tailored solutions for the business events and travel sectors. His passion lies in mentoring high performance teams, and driving growth for clients by providing valuable insights, facilitating industry…
From Boardroom: In March, over 5,000 delegates from across the world descended upon Singapore for the 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA2024). The event – a truly international affair – was to be a resounding success thanks to the collaborative efforts of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) and their co-hosts, Singapore Society…
From AMI: With an expanding economy and a reputation as one of the world’s key financial hubs, Singapore is booming. Nearly half of all regional headquarters in Asia are now based in the city-state, partly fuelled by an exodus from Hong Kong but also prompted by the government’s support for the most future-focused industries and…
From The Straits Times: Other countries are stepping up their game in the competition for tourists and, to keep up, Singapore will need to play to its strengths and be more imaginative, all while keeping the human touch, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Speaking at the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) annual Singapore Tourism Awards on…
From TTG: Despite rising costs, Singapore’s business events sector has demonstrated remarkable recovery, exceeding pre-pandemic attendance figures at numerous high-profile events, aligning with the government’s vision of becoming a global hub for business events and indicating further growth potential. When asked about how STB is helping to temper rising event costs, Yap Chin Siang, deputy…
From M&IT: The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, the region’s leading event for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, launched its highly successful inaugural edition this week at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The show welcomed more than 1,000 event professionals across the Asia Pacific region and from…
From TTG Asia Media: Event sustainability has become a major point of interest among event organisers and owners, with many approaching venue partners with their own stringent checklist, observes Ong Wee Min, vice president of sales and MICE with Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. With this advancement in attitudes towards sustainable and responsible events, venue…
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