The Meetings Show Asia Pacific Announces Advisory Board Members as Registrations and Exhibitor Commitments Surge for 2025 Event

Singapore, December 3, 2024 — The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, co-located with the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, returns to Singapore on April 16-17, 2025, at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. Together, these two powerhouse events will create the largest gathering of group travel professionals ever seen in the Asia Pacific region, drawing unprecedented interest from around the industry. 

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural show, several leading APAC destinations and hotel groups have renewed their commitments, with many exhibitors significantly increasing the size of their booths and expanding their hosted buyer meeting programs. Excitement is already building, with over 300 industry professionals having registered their interest in attending, highlighting the growing influence and value of the show. 

The Meetings Show Asia Pacific is also pleased to announce the formation of its esteemed Advisory Board, comprised of top industry leaders from across the region and beyond. These experts will shape the event’s content program, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and relevance in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector: 

• Petrina Goh, Head of Commercial, Southeast Asia & Hong Kong, CWT Meetings & Events 

• Dylan Sharma, Co-Founder and Director, TRICOM Events  

• Anita Howard, Strategy Director, International Corporate Events (ICE) 

• Kaori Pereyra-Lago, Head of Strategic Meetings, APAC & EMEA, Global Business Development & Strategy, American Express Global Business Travel 

• Darren Tan, Managing Director, World Express 

• Edward Koh, Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Singapore Tourism Board 

• Angela Shelton, CEO, Answers for Associations 

• Wee Min Ong, Vice President of Sales and MICE, Marina Bay Sands 

• Alexis Lhoyer, Co-Founder & CEO, Chab Agency 

• Guy Bigwood, CEO & Chief Changemaker, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) 

• Siew Hoon Yeoh, Editorial Director, Northstar Travel Group Asia 

• Vanessa Lovatt, Founder, Event Tech World

• Sanjay Seth, Director, BCD Meetings & Events 

• Morgan Thomas, Director, On-Site Technology 

The 2025 event will offer a comprehensive program including pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, educational sessions led by industry experts, and exclusive networking opportunities. Topics to be explored include event design, technology, sustainability, wellness, and workforce management.  

The advisory board has provided strategic guidance to ensure the event addresses the evolving needs of the APAC MICE sector.  

“After the incredible success of last year’s show, we’re seeing extraordinary momentum for 2025,” said David Blansfield, Executive Vice President, Northstar Meetings Group.  “The renewed commitment from our APAC partners, the increased exhibitor presence across the show floor, and the high demand from attendees is evidence of the growing opportunities in the MICE sector in Asia and the critical role The Meetings Show Asia Pacific plays in shaping the future of group travel and events in the region.” 

Space remains available for new exhibitors. Interested participants are encouraged to register their interest now to secure access and the best available “real estate” on the show floor. 

For more information and updates, please visit www.themeetingsshow-apac.com. 

About The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific is the region’s premier event for the MICE industry, bringing together key industry leaders, suppliers, and professionals from around the world. Co-located with the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, the event serves as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and shaping the future of group travel and events in the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by the Northstar Travel Group, the 2025 event promises to be the largest gathering of its kind in the region. 

About the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 
The Business Travel Show Asia Pacific is the leading event for corporate travel professionals in the Asia Pacific region, offering unrivalled networking, education, and sourcing opportunities. Organised by the BTN Group, the show connects buyers and suppliers from Asia Pacific, the US, UK, and Europe. With expertly crafted content developed by the BTN Group’s 40+ years of industry expertise, the event features insightful sessions, cutting-edge innovations, and dynamic networking formats. 

About Northstar Travel Group 
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns 14 media brands connecting 1.4m industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than 100 events in 13 countries. Northstar Travel Group is owned by EagleTree Capital. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com. 

 

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