Local music stars unite over 1,200-strong audience at Changi Airport’s SG60 Homecoming Concert8/2/2025
by Loh Ka Wai, Editor, MICEreview  Photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group As Singapore gears up to celebrate its 60th birthday on 9 August, more than 1,200 local music-lovers gathered for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and patriotic spirit at Jewel Changi Airport’s Forest Valley.
by Loh Ka Wai, Editor, MICEreview  Delegates from 11 overseas territories attended Global Coffee and Tea Association Forum2025 in Chiang Rai, Thailand (photo courtesy of TCEB) Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, strengthened its bid to become a leading tea and coffee hub with the successful hosting of the Global Coffee and Tea Association Forum 2025: Shaping the Future Together from 17–20 July.
 TCEB creates memorable experience for TIME 2025 delegates with Royal Blossom Train Ride from Hua Hin to Bangkok (Photo courtesy of TCEB) Leveraging TIME 2025 to demonstrate new possibilities, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) showcased how a city-pairing destination, Bangkok–Hua Hin, brings together an exclusive train ride, enriched wellness options, and diverse venue settings, all showing value for maximisation and memorable and meaningful MICE experiences. TIME - Thailand Innovative Meetings Exchange in short - is TCEB's annual event connecting overseas MICE buyers and planners with Thai suppliers to showcase value-driven approach to business events in Thailand.
 Pattaya hosting 10 ICCA-qualified conventions in 2024 (Photo courtesy of TCEB) Thailand has emerged as the number one convention destination in the ASEAN region, according to the latest ICCA Country & City Rankings for 2024. This milestone was highlighted at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, where the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) unveiled its GlobeWatch Business Analytics report.
by Loh Ka Wai, Editor, MICEreview  ITB China 2025 Opening Ceremony (Photo courtesy of ITB China) ITB China, the travel trade show focused on the Chinese travel market, officially opens at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from 27-29 May 2025. This year’s edition features three days of exhibitions, high-level forums, and networking opportunities. With strong support from sponsors and partners of ITB China Official Events, the 2025 edition presents the most comprehensive event lineup to date - an unparalleled platform for forging strategic alliances, discovering new travel opportunities, and advancing international cooperation across the tourism sector.
 MaxiMICE_Venue (Photo courtesy of TCEB) Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) makes a presence at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 with a debut of an initiative “Meet in Thailand: Your Success, Your Moment”, offering 3M elements to generate higher value for events. The 3M Elements are MaxiMICE, Meaningful, Memorable. This will offer upgraded resources and new ingredients in Thailand that will give a definition of events in a new light.
 Photo courtesy of ITB-China ITB China 2025, set for May 27–29 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, will debut the Travel Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge platform accelerating the fusion of technology and tourism. Featuring top industry players like Trip.com Group, Fliggy, Tongcheng Travel, Meituan, Expedia Group, and Tencent Smart Tourism, the initiative spotlights AI, big data, and cloud computing reshaping travel experiences.
 Matt Carroll Sandy Hollway Brenda LaPorte at the 2024 Symposium (photo courtesy of Australian Event Awards) The Australian Event Symposium 2025 will be held from 14 to 15 October at the Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Co-located with the Australian Event Awards, the Symposium will bring the industry together in one of Australia’s most picturesque regions. The prestigious Australian Event Awards ceremony will be held on the evening of 15 October at the Wiigulga Multi Purpose Centre, offering delegates two unique and inspiring settings to learn, connect and celebrate.
 Singapore Prime Minister Mr Lawrence Wong (centre) officiating the groundbreaking ceremony of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group) 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. |
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