Karen Yue

Zürich's ambition to improve the quality of life for residents through innovation and technology is positioning the Swiss city as a growing hub for related business events, with Zurich AI Festival being one of the high-profile gatherings to be held on repeat in the destination.

The Thai capital’s appeal to both travellers and expatriates, as well as development opportunities presented by the new One Bangkok mixed-use complex, has caught the eye of Frasers Hospitality, prompting the launch of its first Fraser Suites Reserve serviced residence in Bangkok.

Three new ships set to join river cruise specialist AmaWaterways are sparking interest among Asian travellers, especially those looking for itineraries beyond established European river routes.

Fraser Suites Reserve will join Frasers Hospitality's brand portfolio towards the end of 2026, with a serviced residence product that is designed to cater to “time starved professionals” who value “an environment that they can feel immediately familiar with”.

The opening of the luxury Conrad Nagoya in July could herald a new era of high-end meetings and events for the capital city of Japan's Aichi prefecture.

Hong Kong hosted more than 100 large-scale business events in 1H2026, driving a 10 per cent increase in business arrivals for the period. The lineup included three record-breaking events across the medical, fintech, and education sectors that collectively drew over 20,000 professionals.

Conrad Nagoya is witnessing strong interest in celebratory events among local guests, with proposals, weddings and anniversary parties driving bookings over its first two months of operations since opening on July 31.

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is emphasising its role as a connector of business leaders from across industries as it builds an education programme for the 65 th ICCA Annual Congress that draws perspectives and lessons from outside the meetings industry.

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is emphasising its role as a connector of business leaders from across industries as it builds an education programme for the 65th ICCA Annual Congress that draws perspectives and lessons from outside the meetings industry.

While Croatia’s Adriatic coastline often comes to mind when travellers think of the country, the Zagreb Tourist Board is seeking to offer a different perspective – one where a slower pace of life, unique museums, storied Austro-Hungarian architecture and proximity to nature form the tourism narrative.