This Week's Headlines

Philippine Travel Agencies Association names new leadership team

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has confirmed its new board of directors, which will serve as the association’s leadership body representing travel agencies...

PATA formalises collaboration with Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association

PATA and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have formalised a partnership through...

PATA establishes partnership with Phuket Hotels Association

PATA has entered into a partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a...

Auckland to host IAPCO Edge Seminar in March 2026

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) will bring its flagship EDGE education...

SITE appoints Cvent as Official Event Technology Partner through 2028

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has named Cvent as its official event...

Association Chiefs

Steve Puckett: Setting the standard

Since its inception, Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) has grown from a manufacturer-focused union into a diverse, 100-member-strong association representing the full spectrum of Asia’s lubricants industry. Steve Puckett, its co-founding director, shares insights on the association’s eight-year evolution, its role in advancing global sustainability standards, and the vision ensuring its members continue to thrive

See Swee Sie: The enduring endgame

Under the leadership of its president, See Swee Sie, the Penang Chess Association (PCA) is positioning the island as a hub for the game, as its inclusive approach – which ranges from developing grassroots talent to hosting international championships – inspires Malaysia's next generation of chess leaders.

Hari Krishna Bhanusree: Laying the foundations

Hari Krishna Bhanusree, director general of CREDAI outlines its five-pillar plan to ensure sustainable, transparent, and skilled industry growth leading up to Viksit Bharat 2047

Senthil Gopinath: Forward together

ICCA’s commitment to supporting its association meetings industry members with intelligence and valuable connections will take everyone forward amid a  testing macroenvironment, says its CEO Senthil Gopinath

Catherine B Turvill: Well-meaning intentions

Catherine B Turvill, president of the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) and founder-president of Nurture Wellness Village in Tagaytay, discusses the association's role in driving the Philippines' growing wellness tourism sector

Destination Highlights

Once seen as a culturally rich yet underutilised region for business events, Thailand’s Isan region is busy weaving a new narrative
Auckland will leverage the upcoming New Zealand International Convention Centre to drive economic growth through business events

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