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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This Indian state just launched its new MICE bureau

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

Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to formally establish its own state-led convention bureau, with the launch of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) at IMEX Frankfurt 2025. The move signals the state’s intent to position itself – and particularly Mumbai – as a compelling destination for global MICE events.
Sarawak makes legacy the future of business events

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

Sarawak’s drive to redefine business events through long-term impact took the spotlight at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, where Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) officially launched the global phase of its revamped Tribe Legacy Sarawak campaign, under the new tagline “Driving Impact Together”.
Thailand’s new 3M strategy that sticks for business events

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

When it comes to business events, Thailand is sticking to what works – and what lasts. At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) unveiled its new 3M strategy, a formula designed to make events in Thailand not only more impactful, but truly unforgettable.. Presented under the banner “Meet in Thailand: Your Success, Your Moment”, the initiative was announced at a press conference on 20 May by TCEB Senior Vice President, Puripan Bunnag.
How to grab people’s attention at trade shows

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

Every square foot of exhibition space comes at a cost – but when it comes to trade show impact, bigger isn’t always better. Just as hotels are reimagining event spaces to better meet the evolving needs of planners and attendees, trade show exhibitors are levelling up with creative activations and meaningful engagement strategies.
What does it take for MICE to thrive in an uncertain world?

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.