Quick takes

Melissa Ow to return to head STB

Melissa Ow has been named as the new chief executive of Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Ow is currently an executive vice president at the Economic Development Board (EDB). Prior to the EDB position, Ow was deputy chief executive at STB. She takes over from Keith Tan who was chief executive of STB for over four years.

Large Indian incentive groups return to Thailand

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has reportedly provided support to nearly 30 groups from India since October last year. A total of close to 42,000 delegates have visited Thailand including one featuring 10,000 delegates.

Asian airlines report strong growth

According to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) there has been a 495% year-on-year increase in the number of international passengers carried in March. That translates an additional 20 million passengers moving around the region. That figure is 61% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Business events in Brisbane to get Olympic boost

Ahead of the 2032 Olympic games, Brisbane will build an additional 1,000 hotel rooms, more than 50 new F&B outlets, entertainment, luxury retail, public artworks, 1,500 residential flats and the equivalent of 12 football pitches of public space.