GLOBAL WATCH

BY ROB COTTER Technological innovation in the meeting industry is moving faster than hungry delegates to a hosted dinner, and with…

YOUR CONCERNS / OUR ANSWERS

How can we get the most mileage from hiring an events management company considering the budget-conscious environment we are in?…

NEWS & BRIEFS

Concept bar and bistro SINGAPORE – Singapore welcomed its latest concept bar and bistro of the renowned Belgian abbey beer,…

Q&A: Next stop Shanghai

MICHAEL WILLIAMSON HILTON SHANGHAI HONGQIAO GENERAL MANAGER Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao’s new general manager, Mike Williamson, talks to micenet ASIA about…

PHUKET: A rosy year for Phuket

Despite the Phuket international convention and exhibition centre being canned, things are looking up at Phuket. STORY BY SIRIMA EAMTAKO…

MALAYSIA: Diversity thrills

Few destinations can create more excitement for business travellers and convention attendees than Malaysia. STORY BY LEILA BOTHAM Malaysia is…

PEOPLE

COMPILED BY GINA SIN Thailand Anucha Suphan is the new director of sales at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas…

VENUE UPDATE

COMPILED BY SANDRA HERNANDEZ Soaring in Shanghai Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai soars 31 storeys over the new Kerry Parkside complex…

ADVERTORIAL: From MICE to Millions

More than just events, it's exceptional rewards with signature Hilton Worldwide experiences. Hilton Worldwide's From Mice to Millions campaign is…

SHOW REPORT

INDIA: Interest in India builds up India’s rich culture, history and people lure meetings and events’ organisers. BY SANDRA HERNANDEZ The…

TASTE MAKERS: Cook Bond Eat

Drive home key company messages by cooking and eating together. STORY BY LEONA WATSON It’s hard to imagine, but 10…