Incentive cruises are gaining traction among Indonesian MICE planners as corporate groups seek unique and immersive experiences, according to industry speakers at CruiseWorld Indonesia 2023. The event, recently held in Jakarta and hosted by Travel Weekly Asia, shed light on the rising interest in cruise incentives in the Indonesian market.

The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, also known as Weiwuying, is planing a series of events later in the year to mark its five-year anniversary, Chien Wen-pin (簡文彬), the center’s general and artistic director, said on Tuesday.

Taiwan International Ports (TIPC) announced that the Costa Serena, which returned to sailing in Asia this year, will offer cruises to Japan in the fall of 2023. The Costa Serena will sail three cruises to Okinawa, Japan from the Port of Kaohsiung in time for the mid-Autumn and National Day holidays in September and October.

At the recent MICE & Luxury Forum hosted by Sands China at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, delegates learnt how meeting planners’ new demands will affect the roles of CVBs. The session on June 8, 2023 was entitled Meetings & Events in a Post Pandemic World: Status Quo or A New Game?

Leading meetings and events specialists recently shared how the post pandemic world is changing the values of attendees and what must be done to help them. The session, Meetings & Events in a Post Pandemic World: Status Quo or A New Game?, took place on June 8, 2023 at the recent MICE & Luxury Forum hosted by Sands China at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Panel speakers for this session were Dan Rivlin, executive chair and chief vision officer, The Kenes Group; Maureen Rogers, director, Global

On Tuesday, the Mastercard Economics Institute released its Travel Industry Trends 2023 report showing Taiwan was the most favored destination for Asia Pacific tourists. In first place was Australia, followed by the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, rounding out the top five.

The global meeting industry is making a strong comeback in 2023, thanks to the eagerness of the business events community to meet in person again. As competition for face-to-face meetings intensifies, the pressure is on MICE planners to organise events that justify the time, cost, and effort of travel. Sustainable meeting practices and tools are also becoming critical.

How to evaluate technology, incorporate AI and improve the use of data were some experiences shared by event planners during a recent Cvent webinar in partnership with the Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals.

The International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) annual country and city rankings have resumed after a two-year break and it has released its latest findings for 2022.

The incredible cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and industrial expertise that has developed in South Korea is on full display in Gyeonggi, the province surrounding the capital Seoul. The most populous province in South Korea, Gyeonggi has several large urban centres, such as Suwon and Goyang, but the region also includes both rural mountainous and coastal areas, offering visitors glimpses of the country’s captivating natural beauty.