Quick takes

New event space in Manila

The MGBX Convention Hall has been added to the Newport World Resort in Manila. This new venue has a total floor area of 4,400 m2. The Philippines is slowly returning to a living with COVID approach that has been adopted in other markets in Asia.

Event and travel costs going are rising

Usurpingly, the cost of everything related to getting to and from events, staying in a hotel, and organising events is rising. According to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast air fare, hotel and transport costs will climb well into next year.

Malaysia’s Business Events Week returns

Another sign that Southeast Asian governments are embracing the living with COVID approach, MyCEB’s Business Events Week returns to an in-person format. It will run from 29th August to 1st September and it will be held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Now in its 7th edition, MyCEB expects more than 700 delegates.