Asia
Connecting the Hong Kong marketplace with big MICE ambitions
Following its debut in 2025, MICE industry platform Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) is set to return with bigger ambitions and broader impact. Taking place 18-19 March 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, CMHK aims to strengthen its role facilitating high-value connections among key MICE industry stakeholders across Asia Pacific. CMHK 2026 organisers Informa Markets say they expect 300+ MICE br...
MICE industry helps drive record Singapore tourism receipts in 2025
Singapore’s tourism receipts (TR) reached S$23.9bn (US$18.8bn) in the first three quarters of 2025 and MICE business helped power that growth contributing a 6.5% increase on 2024 figures – the highest recorded for this nine-month period. “The strong tourism receipts performance in 2025 puts us on a steady trajectory towards achieving our Tourism 2040 ambitions,” said Ms Melissa Ow, chief executive...
BESarawak appoints new acting CEO to replace Amelia Roziman
Following the news that Amelia Roziman has left her post as CEO of BESarawak, the state’s CVB has announced the appointment of Jason Tan Chin Foo (pictured) as acting chief executive officer, effective immediately. BESarawak said the appointment ensured continuity and stability as it advances its long-term strategic agenda to drive impact-led, partnership-driven growth and strengthen Sarawak’s pos...
Imagination appoints new China MD
Global experience design agency Imagination has appointed Shirley Lee as managing director of Imagination China. A former general manager, she assumes full responsibility for the business with immediate effect and will report to Patrick Reid, chairman and CEO of Imagination. Lee’s appointment follows a landmark year for Imagination China, marked by two Campaign Agency of the Year awards: Silver &#...
CEO of BESarawak steps down
BorneoTalk has reported that Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has taken early retirement from the Malaysian state’s meetings and events bidding support agency, effective 31 January 2026. Roziman has had a 20-year career in business events and, under her leadership, Sarawak has emerged as a leading global destinations for legacy-driven business events. “Amelia’s legacy is...
Lisbon hosts Global DMC Partners’ 2026 Connection
Global DMC Partners (GDP), the international network of destination management companies (DMCs) and specialised event service providers, together with its DMC partner Emotionstore, brought together industry leaders to the Epic Sana Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal, for its annual Connection, 8-11 January, 2026. The invitation-only conference united clients and DMC partners for three days of data-driven ...
Penang Roadshow to India takes business events momentum message to four cities
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is leading the 9th edition of the Penang Roadshow in India 2026. Flying under the theme ‘Simply Penang’, the roadshow signals Penang’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market and should strengthen bilateral ties in tourism and business events. Running 19-27 January, the roadshow covers four major Indian cities – Mumbai (19 January), New De...
IAPCO and PCMA sign MoU on strategic collaboration
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and PCMA have formalised a new strategic collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement, signed at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, in Philadelphia, covers co-operation across thought leadership, professional education, research, and emerging leader engagement within the global business events ...
Curtin University Malaysia to take lead on IJBEL’s global platform
Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has officially transferred the management and operations of the International Journal of Business, Events and Legacies (IJBEL) to Curtin University Malaysia, in a move it says designed to strengthen academic–industry collaboration in the business events sector. The formal handover, marked by an official agreement signing witnessed by Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESar...
Ex-Hong Kong Disneyland boss to replace John Sharkey as CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park
Kai Tak Sports Park CEO John Sharkey is to step down from 1 April after a nearly 10-year stint in charge of the Hong Kong project, overseeing its establishment as a leading complex, venue and entertainment and sports destination. He will be succeeded by Andrew Kam Min-Ho (pictured), who headed Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Kam brings 30 years of leadership experience in the entertainment, tourism, a...
Thailand breaks recovery records and reshapes the regional events landscape
Thailand has staged one of the most impressive post-pandemic recoveries in the global exhibitions sector. While many destinations anticipated a long road back from Covid-19, Thailand returned to full performance within just three years – well ahead of the five-year recovery originally forecast. By 2025, both participation and revenue had surged to 135% of 2019 levels, restoring international confi...
Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign drives record growth for Sarawak business events
Malaysia has reported that the Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign has delivered its strongest impact to date, driving record growth in Sarawak’s business events sector, firmly positioning the state as Malaysia and Borneo’s Legacy Capital of Business Events. Supported by strong collaboration across government, industry, academia, communities, and global partners, the campaign has transformed how Sarawak...