Taiwan's "Sugar Painting Uncle," Bill Hsieh (謝永清), impressed visitors with his folk art performance at the Taiwan Pavilion during the opening day of the International Tourism Exchange Asia (ITB Asia) in Singapore today.

Held in Hangzhou, IAEE Predict 2025 brought together global MICE leaders to address AI integration, sustainability, digital talent, and innovation strategies shaping the future of business events.

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 2025 edition of its World Map of Exhibition Venues, providing the most comprehensive overview of global venue capacity and development trends. The report, produced in collaboration with jwc GmbH, maps 1,530 exhibition venues worldwide, representing a total of 44.3 million sqm of gross indoor exhibition space.

Night activities are increasingly being used to elevate incentive programmes, offering opportunities to surprise and engage delegates in memorable ways. While night programming presents unique planning challenges, the growing trend of noctourism – curated travel experiences after dark – is reshaping how corporate groups experience destinations.

The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau announced that this year’s Kaohsiung Milk Tea Party will be held Sept. 20–21 outside MRT Yanchengpu Station Exit 1.

Asia’s brightest MICE players were in the spotlight as the M&C Asia Stella Awards 2025 crowned this year’s winners at a grand ceremony in Bangkok.

Starlux Airlines said Tuesday it will launch Taiwan’s first direct flights to Arizona next year, unveiling nonstop Taipei–Phoenix service beginning Jan. 15.

More than 95% of US senior business leaders expect business travel to remain the same or increase over the next year, while 93% of companies agree they can attribute business growth to in-person meetings and events.

Despite economic headwinds, Indonesia’s cruise incentive market is showing greater promise as more travel planners recognise the unique advantages cruising offers for group travel.

Taiwan saw 28.48 million international air passengers in the first half of this year, putting the country on track to potentially break its all-time annual record.