The Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, today officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), a mega terminal which will strengthen Changi Airport’s position as a leading air hub.
Powered by state-of-the-art airport systems and extensive automation, T5 will allow Changi Airport to significantly increase its handling capacity, optimise operations and leverage new opportunities as travel demand continues to increase in the decades ahead. T5 will be linked to existing terminals at Changi Airport, so that the airport can operate as a single integrated air hub. It is designed to handle about 50 million passengers annually in its first phase which is expected to open in the mid-2030s. The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is gaining recognition as a premier MICE destination with six major international conferences scheduled for 2025. The city is also preparing to welcome another significant event in 2026, reinforcing its position as a global hub for meetings and conventions.
Tourism Malaysia will lead the country’s presence at ITB-China 2025 with a robust lineup of high-impact promotional initiatives. Since its establishment in 1992, Tourism Malaysia has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s tourism landscape through strategic marketing efforts and international collaborations. As the Official Partner Destination, Malaysia aims to drive Chinese outbound tourism to its many regions, foster deeper cultural connections, and showcase its rich and diverse travel experiences to Chinese travel professionals and industry stakeholders.
Shanghai is gearing up to host ITB China 2025, the leading B2B trade show dedicated to China’s travel market, from May 27 to 29. The event will showcase innovations across the travel sector, with a strong focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and business travel, as demand continues to surge. A recent survey of ITB China buyers revealed that up to 70% are actively seeking MICE and business travel products, highlighting the segment’s increasing significance.
At the the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) Tourism Industry Conference held on 11 April 2025, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu announced Singapore’s triumphs in the Tourism industry over the past year and outlined strategies for future growth. In particular, she mentioned that Singapore must pursue high-growth and quality visitor segments to cultivate future demand and one such visitor segment is MICE.
![]() SBF-STB MOU Signed by: Annie Wang, Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, SBF, and Huey Hong Ong, Assistant Chief Executive, Industry Development Group, STB; witnessed by: Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations (back row, centre); Kok Ping Soon, CEO, SBF; and Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, STB (Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board) Singapore continues to reinforce its position as a premier tourism and business destination with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signing seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and a collaboration agreement during the annual Tourism Industry Conference (TIC). These strategic alliances—formed with local enterprises and international stakeholders—aim to expand Singapore’s global reach through innovative marketing, enriched consumer insights, and pioneering experiences.
The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector receives a significant boost as STB joins forces with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) under a two-year MOU. The partnership seeks to strengthen Singapore’s MICE ecosystem by cultivating more local hosts for Association Conferences, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a top-tier destination for global business events. Entries are officially open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards, marking the start of the Australia's most prestigious celebration of excellence in the events industry. Event professionals, producers, suppliers and creatives from across Australia are invited to submit their best work for the chance to be recognised on the national stage. This year, the program has been revamped with exciting new categories, providing fresh opportunities for recognition across a broader spectrum of the events industry.
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