Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Bangkok

Senior Editor at Travel Weekly Asia

Travel business reporter based in Bangkok / Senior editor at @TravelWeeklyWeb / Ex @thekenweb, @Skift and @TTG_Asia

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Articles

What does it take for MICE to thrive in an uncertain world?

2 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Facing ever-shifting event preferences and a global trade landscape roiled by Trump trade war, Thailand’s MICE sector demonstrated its determination to navigate turbulence with resilience and innovation at MICE Day 2025, organised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani on 25 April 2025.
StarCruises powers new homeports across Southeast Asia

3 weeks ago | travelweekly-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Southeast Asia’s vibrant destinations are now more connected than ever – not just by air but increasingly by sea too. And StarCruises is leading the charge with a slate of new regional cruise itineraries. The latest? A series of short getaways from Thailand’s Laem Chabang Port, featuring ports of call in Ko Samui and Singapore.
Nara steps Into the spotlight as Japan’s hidden MICE gem

4 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Long been overlooked as a MICE destination, Nara is often considered merely a day-trip option from Osaka or Kyoto. But Simon Foster, director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott Hotel Nara [Stand J12] is out to change this “outdated” perception at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2025. “We believe this perception is outdated,” said Foster.
There’s a whole New World of possibilities in Vietnam

4 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

New World Hotels & Resorts [Stand E22], the upper-upscale brand under Rosewood Hotel Group, is bringing a fresh perspective to Vietnam’s MICE landscape at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) 2025 – by focusing on emerging gateway and getaway hotels tailored for today’s business and leisure travellers.
Come home to a sleek new era of events with Sands

4 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Sands China [Stand G20] is once again bringing the spirit of its properties to life through an immersive trade show experience at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, mirroring the group’s evolving lifestyle brand. Stephanie Tanpure, vice president of sales at Sands China, shared that their signature booth is drawing strong engagement from attendees. “We’re really emulating our properties and where we’re going with our lifestyle brand.
Hyatt connects the dots for planners with new meetings alliance

4 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

At The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) 2025, Hyatt Corporation is unveiling its Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance, a new initiative designed to streamline how planners manage complex, multi-destination events across the region.
Monaco makes its case as Asia’s next luxury MICE hotspot

4 weeks ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

With a legacy rooted in luxury, elegance, and impeccable service, Monaco (Stand PA10) is presenting itself as high-end MICE and incentive travel destination at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) 2025, under the campaign “Like Nowhere Else.”“As a globally recognised luxury destination, Monaco offers more than just glamour: it offers meaning.
Almaty rises as new MICE star in Central Asia

1 month ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, is long the cultural, historical, financial, and industrial hub of the country. The former capital is now positioning itself as a dynamic, up-and-coming destination for business events and incentive travel in the region.
New openings and smarter planning power IHG in Asia Pacific

1 month ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

voco Seoul Myeongdong (September 2024): Located near Seoul’s key attractions, this 576-room hotel features an indoor pool, group coach bays, and versatile event venues with natural light. Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City (September 2024): Penang mainland’s first international premium hotel offers panoramic sea views, a rooftop gym and pool, and convenient access to major transport hubs.
Unique hotels and venues fit for Seibu Prince

1 month ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, one of Japan’s largest hotel chains, will showcase its wide-ranging MICE capabilities and authentic Japanese experiences at Stand J4 at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2025. Operating 57 properties across Japan and 26 internationally, the brand is known for hosting events of all sizes – from intimate corporate retreats to large-scale conferences of up to 3,000 attendees.