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Jane Vong Holmes is Senior Manager – Asia of GainingEdge, GainingEdge, a consultancy specialising in the business events industry since 2004, and a proud Partner of The Iceberg. Jane has been part of the consulting team on several GainingEdge projects in Asia, working with bureaus, tourism offices and convention centres in Hangzhou, Japan, Malaysia, South…
Under an MoU signed in Hamburg, organisers will collaborate with Singapore Tourism Board to bring three conferences to Asia Pacific as the renewable energy industry becomes crucial to the environment. Another example of destinations using business event strategy to turbo-charge the development of key economic sectors. From MIX Business Events Magazine…
Sarawak’s delegation to ICCA Congress 2025 was led by The Honourable Data Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, who announced MoUs with 12 other Sarawak ministries, formalising the multi-sector government engagement that has led to Sarawak’s 100% success-rate in winning international meeting bids since 2021. From TTR Weekly…
As Asia-Pacific’s growing energy needs and economic goals intersect with geopolitical risks, conferences become crucial. By hosting global energy industry gatherings, Brisbane offers a neutral ground for Asia, Europe, and North America to exchange expertise and forge collaborations that inform policy and investment, reducing risk and boosting mutual understanding across the region. From Boardroom…
The first Legacy Event Advocacy Policy (LEAP) Summit in Malaysia ended with the adoption of the Borneo Legacy Declaration, setting out a framework for measuring and supporting the benefits of business events, beyond short-term economic impact. The summit was organised by The Iceberg and powered by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). From Conference & Meetings World…
The latest edition of Sarawak’s Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards (BILA) programme celebrates the power of business and professional events to generate positive societal value | From Borneo Post: Sarawak today celebrated visionary individuals and organisations driving transformative change through business events at the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching…
Uncertainty is making way for optimism in APAC’s events industry, a sign of the region’s quick rebound from tariff shocks, according to the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey September 2025. Download the free report for exclusive data, region-by-region breakdowns, and deeper insights into how optimism – and caution – are shaping global events. From M&C…
This five-day immersive program will equip industry professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to advance excellence in convention centre operations through expert-led sessions, practical exercises, and meaningful peer exchange; designed to cover all key aspects of venue management — from finance and operations to strategy and leadership.
Sarawak is redefining academic conferences through BESarawak’s Academia Malaysia Advocacy Programme. With universities embracing legacy-driven events aligned to PCDS 2030 and UNSDGs, and innovations like AI.LEGACY plus major infrastructure growth, Sarawak is set to become the hub where research sparks lasting societal, environmental, and economic impact. From Sarawak Tribune…
Sarawak has once again made waves in Malaysia’s business events scene by returning to EventXpo 2025 with bigger goals and a stronger presence – reaffirming its role as Malaysia’s capital of legacy-driven business events. BESarawak unveiled LEGACY360, a legacy forum with five pillars (Advocate, Educate, Advance, Recognise, Support), and other initiatives. From BESarawak…
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…
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