 ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath, Melbourne Convention Bureau CEO Julia Swanson, Talk2 Media & Events Director Matt Pearce The International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA) announced a groundbreaking industry partnership with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) today. This collaboration aims to unlock expansive business opportunities for ICCA members in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond, strengthening the international business events sector.
 TCEB Debut Southern MICE District, Phuket Series (photo courtesy of TCEB) The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled a new and streamlined approach to event planning in Phuket, transforming the island into four distinct MICE districts, each with its own unique offerings of activities, venues, and accommodations.
 Entrance of the Fit&Fun Zone at Terminal 2 (Transit) Level 3 (Photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group) Escape travel fatigue at Changi Airport's new Fit & Fun Zone, located in Terminal 2 (Transit) Level 3. This innovative wellness space blends fitness and entertainment, offering travellers a fun and invigorating experience. Stretch, move, and capture memorable photos before your next flight. Open to all transit passengers. A first of its kind in an airport, Changi’s new Fit&Fun Zone is designed to combat travel lethargy and provide a quick energy boost for travellers of all ages. Whether travellers are looking to stretch, move, have fun, or even those seeking to capture picture-worthy moments, the Fit&Fun Zone offers an invigorating experience before their next flight. This unique attraction, located at Terminal 2 (Transit) Level 3, just above Dreamscape, is open to all travellers to enjoy.
 Sea Grotto in Phang-nga near Phuket - A City-Pairing Destination in one Trip Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) headed a group of 12 Thai exhibitors from Bangkok and Phuket to meet potential buyers at AIME 2025 during 10-12 February. On this occasion, TCEB launched a new campaign “MEET WELL” during the media presentation.
 The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) revealed the theme and location for its 2025 Welcome Event to be held on Monday 10 February: AIMalfi FESTA at il Mercato Centrale. With outposts in Florence, Rome, Turin and Milan, Melbourne is the home of the first il Mercato Centrale outside of Italy and it will be transformed into an AIMalfi FESTA exclusively for the AIME Welcome Event.
Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport to Unveil New Retail and Dining Concept featuring Some 30 Brands1/27/2025
 Photo courtesy of Jewel Changi Airport Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) announced positive results for the year 2024, riding on the steady growth in passenger traffic at Changi Airport. It recorded over 80 million footfall traffic from January to December 2024, which was a 10% year-on-year increase, and a 5% increase in sales. This marks a record full year footfall and sales for Jewel since its opening in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Particularly, y-o-y retail sales per square foot grew by 6% from 2023 - an indication that Jewel’s retail offerings have resonated strongly with shoppers.
 Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, registering a 14.8% year-on-year increase. This was 99.1% of the passenger movements recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements, totalled 366,000 in 2024, up 11.5% compared to 2023. A total of 1.99 million tonnes airfreight throughput was recorded in the year, surpassing 2023’s level by 14.6%.
 Get a glimpse of the luxurious holidays you stand to win at the five photo spots in Changi Airport’s terminals and Jewel, such as this safari adventure in T2 transit. Changi Airport unveils its boldest refresh of its signature retail campaign to now give shoppers the winning chance for the ultimate luxury travel experience of a lifetime to their dream holiday destinations. The year-long ‘Changi Millionaire Experiences’ campaign will see winners of the quarterly draws pick from one of five iconic destinations across the globe to visit with a companion. Each winner and their companion will be treated to an indulgent mix of gourmet dining, cultural immersions, and exciting luxury activities. These packages will include suite-class flights, upscale accommodations, private tours, and personal concierge services, promising them a world-class holiday experience and unforgettable memories. From cultural buffs to avid adventurers, look out for the ultimate in extravagance in store for every type of traveller.
 11 airlines operate new direct flight routes to Thailand in 2024 and 2025 The year 2024-2025 marks another milestone for Thailand as a preferred MICE destination when four Thai MICE Cities: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya are welcoming more overseas flights from Europe, Central Asia, Sub-Continent, East Asia and the Middle East. Eight international airlines have launched new direct flights in 2024 to Thailand’s four main MICE Cities, Bangkok-Phuket-Pattaya-Chiang Mai, while three more airlines are scheduled to offer direct flights in 2025.
Organisers of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium have signed a three-year deal with the City of Coffs Harbour. The destination will host the annual gathering of the Australian events industry from 2025 to 2027. The regional City on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is equidistant from Sydney and Brisbane and has direct flights from Australia’s four largest cities on the eastern seaboard – Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane and Canberra.
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