Megan Gell

The birth of the blue jean was celebrated across Asia with tailor-shop experiences and live performances.

Sustainable suppliers, incentivising green booths and donating unwanted electronics are just a few reasons MWC Shanghai is recognised as the largest carbon-neutral event in Asia.

Large-scale insurance incentives are capitalising on new bureau support.

A handy guide for the events industry in a 'new era of sustainability'.

Events can use huge amounts of energy and leave a considerable carbon footprint. So what is the industry doing to offset that?

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau chairman Kumar De Silva opens up about the current state of the industry and its plans for the future.

New openings, major renovations and key destinations dominate rankings.

South Korean port city adds to inventory for groups big and small.

A lesson in small cities successfully hosting large-scale events.

Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo and Hong Kong climb the city rankings.

As brands and audiences adjust their expectations, how does this affect the agencies of tomorrow?

Photo and video management platform for planners to benefit thousands of events.

The meetings and events industry's biggest show, taking place May 21-23 in Frankfurt, will focus on transformation and collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. Plus, robots.

Private suites sold out, new categories added.

Impact on visitor numbers expected to be short-term.

The 'live brand storytelling' agency is making waves within 18 months of its APAC launch.

The COO of MCI Group on why agencies must rethink the rules of adult learning.

Local experiences top the agenda for 2,000 participants.

Gu Xuebin, founder and CEO of WeMeet, and advisor to Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, says big tech is finally paying attention to events.

We explore some of the major preoccupations of today's media-agency world, from consultancy expansion to building the right talent pipeline.

The Big Group founder Bruce Keebaugh talks about starting out, collaborations and the recent Melbourne Cup.

The demand for unique venues has key regional cities opening everything from old textile factories to sacred shrines for events.

Eight months on, we look at how the EU’s data protection regulation has impacted APAC advertisers and consumers.

An evolving format, parallel events and digital engagement keep it fresh.

The megacity now caters for smaller, tailored experiences with a focus on boutique and home-grown gems.

Bangkok’s major new riverside complex offers plenty for visiting groups.

Laos’ northern city boosts its appeal for groups.

Putting in place great content is one thing, but how do you know if it’s worked?

The historical district is buzzing with culture, and groups can now join in the fun.

DOC DMC makes the trip to find out.

Increased profile and coordinated efforts credited with attracting big numbers.

Global industry index reveals key insights and trends.

Paul Lu, Intel China’s brand campaign, creative and event director, on translating “Intel inside, amazing outside” for events, the importance of digital amplification, and managing cost pressures.

INVNT partners with Xero to deliver the ‘Coachella for accountants’.

This means that the venue will now be able to host up to 4,000 people – a huge boost to the city’s capacity for large-scale events.

WTCMM is the first and only exhibition venue in the Philippines that is recognised by UFI.

As traditional stakeholder roles blur and event formats evolve, we look at the creative ways major venues are responding.

Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre's introduces new WiFi system and application of IoT (Internet of Things) technology.

"With machine learning, the more you swipe, the more it learns—and the better the recommendations become."

Alibaba's next-gen booth stood out from the crowd at one of the biggest gadget shows of the year.

The South Australian capital welcomes largest single group of Chinese visitors.

Event tech tools are proliferating in number and applications, but are they helping or hindering audience engagement?

Tech production partner furthers regional expansion.

New leadership, new facilities and major city-wide investment is transforming the city’s offering.

“Asia is home to over half the world’s 'digital population'. So, it's a massive opportunity for us."

Speakers, performers, virtual reality, dance classes, edible bugs and a giant flamingo – it’s TEDx time.

Michelin-awarded street food, top walking and cycling experiences, and mountains blessed with hot springs.

What Asia Pacific planners can expect from IMEX America this year.

The property will feature contemporary Italian design with a Bund backdrop offering heritage venues, a rooftop lounge, and a garden pavilion for events.

Tencent hosts a gaming experience for 3,000 fans in Shanghai while millions join online.

This year's edition of the World Education Congress is themed ‘Stop planning meetings, start designing experiences’.

Improved connectivity is taking live-streaming beyond the ballroom, transforming events with its incredible ability to achieve reach and scale.

Venue operators and key suppliers share perceptions of the future of the global meetings industry.

MPI, SITE, PCMA, IMEX and more to stand #StrongerTogether.

The show recorded its largest-ever number of event tech exhibitors this year.

The largest-ever edition sees increased tech presence, legacy focus and plenty of professional development.

The ‘Kyoto Unique Venues Guide 2018’ adds 12 new locations, including third Unesco World Heritage Sites.

The luxury hotel group makes its Malaysia debut with towering urban resort.

The asset deal strengthens CT Hong Kong’s position by adding audio, display, lighting, projection, media management, technical design and production capabilities to its offering.

Labs, hubs, workshops: brands across the region are investing in experimental new spaces to foster outside-the-box thinking and non-traditional partnerships.

How to successfully live stream your event and make sure the right audience is watching your content.

The company's responsible business ambassador for Asia Pacific discusses the importance of executive support, country ownership and long-term partnerships.

“One of the most ambitious things we have done at Auto China in Beijing was to create a Sky Lift that flew our guests eight metres up through the roof…”

The chief design officer at Kairos takes us through the intricacies of facial recognition at events.

Incentive professionals will be able to take the two-hour exam on-site.

To create an impression, the brand allowed audiences to get physically involved.

Edible art and keepsake paintings generate social media buzz.

New Zealand’s outdoor playground to welcome 6,000 delegates from April to May.

How can event professionals best navigate the new purchasing environment?

A changing marketplace is throwing up new stars and business models

MCI Korea overcomes last-minute cancellations due to political tension during FIP World Congress in Seoul.

Savvy local players now dominate China’s agency landscape.

Former Imagination Hong Kong MD is taking experiential know-how to new sectors.

From the flamboyant ‘90s to the digital metamorphosis of recent years.

For companies with operations in Asia, CNY is a time for lavish events.

Liquid Impact founder, Jose Liang, on China's evolving agency landscape.

Agencies anticipate more disruption, more events and fewer players.

Y&R Singapore tasked with translating new hardware into 'moments of joy' for well-travelled audience.

When the content is good it can take engagement to new heights, while poorly executed experiences have left guests feeling nauseous.

Luxury launch event threatened by largest typhoons of the century.