The annual Kaohsiung Christmas festival kicked off on Friday and will be open to the public until Jan. 4.

The number of passengers arriving at Taiwan’s ports is expected to grow by approximately 8% this year compared to 2019, the Taiwan International Ports Corporation said recently.

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has revealed the 2025 IAEE Award winners, honouring professionals and organisations for their leadership, innovation and contributions to the exhibitions and events sector.

South Korean girl group Blackpink returned to Kaohsiung for concerts on Saturday and Sunday, drawing more than 120,000 fans over two days and generating over NT$300 million (US$9.8 million) in tourism revenue across the city, according to the Kaohsiung City Government.

Singapore will play host to ITB Asia 2026, a premier event for the tourism industry, which is set to redefine how travelers experience destinations. The event, managed by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, in collaboration with Tripadvisor, will unveil a dedicated Experience Pavilion aimed at curating experiential travel.

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.

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.