United Hong Kong movement launched, eliminating single-use plastic, 2020 planner sentiment and influencer campaign case study.

United Hong Kong movement launched
Tuesday, 17th November 2020

United Hong Kong will be a pioneer on numerous fronts: from bringing together industries to work together for a common cause and distributing rapid Covid-19 tests for all staff and guests prior to the event, setting the tone for the new normal in the events space.

In a remarkable collaboration, United Hong Kong brings together 13 iconic Hong Kong hotels to each host a fundraising dinner for a maximum of 50 persons each, with social distancing measures strictly followed, on the evening of Saturday, November 21st, 2020 >>

MO updates eliminating single-use plastic across hotels
17 Nov 2020 : In October 2019, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic and a year on from the Group’s pledge, this second progress report highlights both the achievements made to date and some of the continuing challenges >>

ICCA Congress a success with commitments set
17 Nov 2020 : The 59th ICCA Congress - a unique global hybrid experience - was a huge success and testament to the power of the business events industry and showcased what the future of meetings might look like as we move forward into an era that embraces technology more and more >>

News from around the APAC region
17 Nov 2020 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: US-based Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new brand, Philippines eases COVID-19 hotel restrictions and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

2020 Planner Sentiment & Sourcing Report: Asia Edition
Tuesday, 17th November 2020

As the events industry restarts its engine, planners are growing accustomed to a new normal business environment defined by safety guidelines, new event formats, and travel limitations. Explore the latest planner insights, expectations, and future priorities >>

Influencer Campaign Case Study: Proya’s Bubble Mask
The quirky mask’s runaway success is an outstanding example of how brands can deploy a multi-pronged marketing strategy to create incredible demand for a new product, making it a must-have >>

Should You Use Pre-Employment Tests?
Pre-employment testing is an objective way to predict personality fit and job performance, do you use these Tests and Assessments in your hiring process? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 16, 2020
UAE and UK announce air corridor, first Moxy Hotel in Taiwan, for hoteliers, the 'New Normal' feels more like the 'New Confusion' and zooming in while cruising >>