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/Chiang Mai Marriott opens new events facilities
The Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel announced the launch of the Plaii Ballroom and Plaii Hybrid Meetings & Entertainment Complex. The Plaii Ballroom features 400 m2 of pillarless space, which is purpose-built for international conferences, product launches, and luxury celebrations. The complex also includes 11 meeting rooms, executive breakout suites, and a naturally lit Mingle Space, as well as lifestyle and entertainment facilities.
RX launches MIPIM Middle East in 2026
International exhibition organiser, RX Global, will launch MIPIM Middle East in Riyadh, running from 20th to 21st October 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. The new event will bring global real-estate investors together with policymakers and project owners from across the region. MIPIM Middle East will be part of the MIPIM portfolio, which includes events in Cannes and Hong Kong.
ABEA appoints two new directors
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) appointed two new directors to the board: Cindy-Lee Bakos from MCI Australia, and Nick Jeffery from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). Angie Becker from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was re-elected onto the board. Peter King’s term as Chair will extend for another two years, together with Vice Chair, Matt Pearce from Talk2Media, will continue in their roles.
RX appoints new Executive Vice President
RX Global, a leading exhibition organiser, appointed Amy Morton as its new Executive Vice President of Human Resources for RX and RELX Corporate, effective 1st December 2025. Morton will be responsible for aligning the company’s people strategies with its core business objective, focusing on driving talent development, retention, and acquisition initiatives across RX. Prior joining RX, she has held senior leadership roles at prominent financial and asset management firms. She will report directly to Hugh Jones, she will also join the RX Executive Leadership Team and the Global HR Leadership Team.