Cultural Group Programming Is on the Rise in Macao
Cultural group programming abounds in Macao, the "Las Vegas of the East," which is also home to 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Nose-to-Nose Meetings Surpass ‘Business As Usual’ in New Zealand
This is the norm for New Zealand business events: a sense of place and authenticity that “entices people to do things beyond the conferences they are here for,” explains Tourism New Zealand’s Director of Trade and Major Events, Rene de Monchy.
Groups Experience Transformational Travel on Turtle Island
One property that recently underwent a renovation and rebranded itself as a transformational travel destination is Turtle Island in Fiji.
ICCA’s Association Meetings
Close to 150 association planners from 32 countries gathered in Fukuoka, Japan, this past month for the International Congress and Convention (ICCA) Association's Association Meetings Program (AMP).
Experiential F&B Shifts to the Transformational in Singapore
Connecting like-minded attendees used to be reserved for conventions...not any more.
Must-See South Korea
With its royal palaces, centuries-old Buddhist temples and traditional hanok villages, it’s not hard for groups coming to South Korea to quickly soak up the country’s vibrant culture. But this isn't the whole shebang.
Explore Chengdu, China
Groups can take a local ferry to see the Leshan Giant Buddha, part of the Mount Amei Scenic Area that’s been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Adelaide Convention Centre
Nine years in the making, the last phase of the convention center’s $297 million expansion will not only help the city attract larger events but also revitalize its Riverbank precinct.
Rotary International Picks Korea
The Rotary International Convention held last year in Seoul, South Korea, almost broke the record for highest attendance in the group’s 100-year history.
Air India’s Intl. Women’s Day
What better way to kick off International Women’s Day: Two New Delhi to San Francisco flights manned by an all-female crew.
Incentive Travel Groups Visit the Hobbits’ Homeland
Wine tasting on Waiheke Island matched by a visit to the popular Hobbiton village movie set impressed 28 incentive travel experts during a three-day meeting this past January.
Q&A: Finding Value in Australia
An interview with Business Events Manager Paul Griffin on how planners are finding value in Australia.
Winter Wonderland in Korea
Nothing says winter in Korea like the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival.
5 New Club Med Resorts
From mahjong to masculine beauty, groups visiting these new and newly renovated properties will have no shortage of authentic experiences.
