My six-month stint as editor for micenet ASIA may have been miniscule compared to the industry journalists who have reported…

KOREA Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) has launched a tourist information centre for international visitors to access information on the famed…

INDONESIA Medan, the regional capital of North Sumatra in Indonesia, recently launched Kuala Namu International Airport as a solution to…

More incidences of unusual payment terms are causing a stink in the industry, making service providers question the risks behind…

The arrival of SeaDream in Asian waters from October 2013 to April 2014 could see more small incentive groups travelling…

The third edition of the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibitors Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) Singapore MICE Forum this year…

The owner of an established event technology solutions company from Oz describes the rationale behind her foray into Asia and…

Centara Hotels and Resorts’ post-flood years have been thriving with events business, but SVP for sales and marketing, Chris Bailey,…

Conrad Seoul, the first property to implement a Smart Luxury concept for business travellers and event planners, has a general…

The president of the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) says a successful Singapore MICE Forum…

Come September, Phuket will get the chance to showcase its capabilities as a MICE city. The Thailand Incentive and Convention…

Nikko Bali Resort and Spa marks a new beginning with a name change, 19 new luxury villas and a multi-purpose…

Unwavering confidence sees events returning to Singapore’s leading MICE venue Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) has reopened…

Name of event 3rd Allergan Regional Spasticity Education Conference (RESPEC) Client Allergan Venue Lotte Hotel World, Seoul, South Korea When June…

Right across the Han River from famous Gangnam, an upcoming property in Dongdaemun intends to reach out to luxury and…

Seoul stands firm as a favourite meetings destination exuding a mix of tradition and modern infrastructure. BY KRISTIE THONG  South…

micenet ASIA joins a Bangkok-based event specialist on a site inspection of Pullman Bangkok King Power and finds out how…

Bangkok is not only experiencing a full recovery post-flood; MICE is now a key and stable source of revenue for…

BY SIRIMA EAMTAKO  NAME OF EVENT EMEA TAB Team Vacation 2013 CLIENT Herbalife Europe Limited VENUE Angsana Laguna Phuket WHEN May…

High demand from leisure and large-sized MICE groups prompts policymakers and Thai privately-owned companies to beef up infrastructure in the…

With past MICE efforts proven successful, a new four-year plan is in place to further secure Taiwan as one of…

BY SIRIMA EAMTAKO   NAME OF EVENT 7th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2013) ORGANISER…

By Kristie Thong NAME OF EVENT National Electrical and Communications Association Conference CLIENT National Electrical and Communications Association VENUE The Westin…

Among a series of industry victories coming to fruition this year is the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s successful bid…

A newly-revamped complex based in Sydney decided to attract Singaporean event buyers by heading down personally to the garden state…

Sydney’s premium entertainment destination is the next big thing   Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are well-known…

A roundtable forum in Hong Kong reveals issues such as transparency and the importance of service delivery within event management.…

New efforts doled out this year could be the driving force steering attention from emerging Asian markets back to the…

NAME OF Hong Kong Eye Event AGENCY Pico TBA VENUE ArtisTree, TaiKoo Place, Hong Kong TYPE Sponsorship Activation CLIENT Prudential Corporation Asia…

As international and domestic hotel groups work on beefing up portfolios to meet the needs of MICE clients, challenges such…

Malaysia The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has introduced a new concept providing an unusual and bold approach to stimulate…

BY SIRIMA EAMTAKO Warmth, sincerity in the recipe Advertising guru turned marketing communications specialist, Shelida Buranasiri heads the marketing communications department…

An efficient way to cut costs and also minimise risk - American Express Meetings & Events’ Danielle Puceta feels group…

ICMS Australasia managing director, Bryan Holliday, says that today’s PCO must be a marketing whiz as well as a creative…

Companies mulling over a telecommuting structure for employees will need to look into setting clear expectations and maintaining communication.  …

Having been on both ends of the events spectrum, Barclays’ Damion Breust lays it out for anyone thinking of making…

Managers can draw lessons on cultivating a much-desired workplace culture from professional sports teams and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay of the…

FIONA HAGAN GENERAL MANAGER LE MERIDIEN KOTA KINABALU Malaysia Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu has announced the appointment of its new…

After a staff conference this June, micenet ASIA’s feisty account executives took some time off to explore a different side…