In this episode of The Meeting Room Podcast: Out of Office, industry leaders share transformative insights on sustainability, innovation, and tourism.
Edward Koh, executive director of the Singapore Tourism Board, highlighted Singapore’s roadmap to achieve net-zero by 2050, supported by the Singapore MICE Sustainability Certification (MSC) Framework, endorsed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Koh emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships and adaptive strategies to elevate the sustainability credentials of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.
Matthew Burgess from the UK’s Design Council discussed the upcoming World Design Congress at London’s Barbican Centre, an event set to integrate sustainability into its core. The event is set to host over 1,200 global changemakers while serving as a case study for sustainable event planning.
Stephanie Tanpure of Sands Resorts Macau unveiled new developments, including the grand opening of The Londoner. These initiatives are reshaping Macau’s identity as a hub for luxury and sports tourism.
