October, 2011

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New GM for Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays

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The post New GM for Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Al Rostamani Group has appointed Vik Naidu general manager of Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays.Naidu has been with the Al Rostamani Group for the past three years as group chief marketing officer, a position he will continue to hold along with his new responsibilities at Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays.

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GIBTM set to ‘raise the bar’ for MICE sector

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The post GIBTM set to ‘raise the bar’ for MICE sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This year’s education programme at GIBTM is set to raise the bar with the announcement of eight confirmed sessions run by top speakers from across the industry. The sessions will take place over three days at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 28 to 30 March.

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MICE sector key to Abu Dhabi economic growth: ADTA

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The post MICE sector key to Abu Dhabi economic growth: ADTA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is projecting a 15% growth in business related visitors to the emirate this year rising by 200,000 on last year to 1.5 million – some 225,000 of which are likely to be in the destination as part of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) segment.

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ADTA to work with key stakeholders at GIBTM

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The post ADTA to work with key stakeholders at GIBTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Abu Dhabi is going all-out to win meetings industry business at this week’s Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition running at ADNEC from Monday until Wednesday night.Some 45 of the destination’s stakeholders are packing a pavilion being mounted by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and together they have attracted over 1,400 pre-scheduled industry ap

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Oman to showcase MICE offerings at GIBTM

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The post Oman to showcase MICE offerings at GIBTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is showcasing the county’s MICE attractions at GIBTM 2011, which kicks off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) today. Representatives of the Ministry of Tourism will be participating in the various sessions of the exhibition, while Ministry officials will be attending a number of pre-arranged meetings with various MICE trave

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Report finds rising confidence among event organisers at GIBTM

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The post Report finds rising confidence among event organisers at GIBTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A new report published on the first day of GIBTM in Abu Dhabi predicts the Middle East meetings sector is set for rapid growth over the next two years.The fifth annual Middle East Meetings Industry Research report, conducted by The Right Solution and Nicholas Publishing, found that 89 percent of 555 buyers expect to arrange at least the same, if not more meetings and ev

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GIBTM numbers up on 2010, claim organisers

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The post GIBTM numbers up on 2010, claim organisers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Organisers of this year’s Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi have revealed that visitor numbers on the first day of the event eclipsed the 2010 instalment.”We are very happy that the first day was so successful, we received positive feedback from exhibitors and buyers as well as from visitors.

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Middle East MICE sector upbeat about future

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The post Middle East MICE sector upbeat about future appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The overall outlook for the Middle East Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is upbeat, despite recent regional political upheaval, according to a survey conducted at GIBTM in Abu Dhabi last week.At a panel discussion entitled ‘What is happening in the World of Meetings?

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GIBTM tackles rise of social media

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The post GIBTM tackles rise of social media appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Another key discussion topic at GIBTM this year was the effect that Social Media plays in promoting MICE business, increasing awareness, improving and maintaining a high level of customer service, and communicating directly with target audiences. When the participants at the seminar ‘What is happening in the World of Meetings?

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WTM Vision speakers announced

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The post WTM Vision speakers announced appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The organisers of this year’s inaugural World Travel Market WTM Vision Conference, which will be staged in conjunction with Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011 on 3 May, have confirmed this year’s line-up of high-calibre speakers.The event, hosted at WTM’s sister event Arabian Travel Market, includes two thought-provoking sessions, including a panel debate entitled Is Green the new cutti

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Dusit Princess City Centre targets MICE business

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The post Dusit Princess City Centre targets MICE business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. While many may escape the heat during the summer, it is business as usual for many more in Dubai. For those still here throughout June, July and August the Dusit Princess City Centre Dubai is offering a host of attractive options for meeting planners.Organisers who book eight deluxe rooms for just Dh349 including one breakfast per room per night can enjoy one complimentary night in a

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Dubai RevPAR to rise in 2011

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The post Dubai RevPAR to rise in 2011 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A new report by Deloitte & Touche predicts Dubai hotels will increase their revenue per available room (RevPAR) by about 10% in 2011. “Thus in terms of RevPAR, we would see Dubai hotels clocking between 5% and 10% growth this year – largely occupancy driven and not rate driven,” Alex Kyriakidis, global managing director for tourism, hospitality and leisure at Deloitte & Touche,

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Abu Dhabi on the US MICE radar

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The post Abu Dhabi on the US MICE radar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and a delegation of its stakeholders have made key contacts in the US as they made their debut at the first American Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings exhibition in Baltimore last week.The delegation conducted more than 200 presentations to US buyers – many who were getting their first briefing on the emirate and its meetings industry facilities.ADTA and

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Dusit launches new MICE programme

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The post Dusit launches new MICE programme appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dusit International has launched its Meet to Maximise programme, a simple solution for meeting planners and group organisers to deliver a selection of choices and enhanced value for their groups. With every meeting or event booked at Dusit Best Rate, guests will receive 25 percent of the first night rate as a credit against additional privileges during a group visit at participating hotels and reso

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Coral Fujairah offers meetings specials

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The post Coral Fujairah offers meetings specials appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Coral Suite Fujairah has launched a new meetings package offering discount rates of AED99per person.The ‘Business Plus’ package provides comprehensive business facilities with value-added extras for meetings involving 10 or more people.

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PATA forum

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The post PATA forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. PATA is initiating a forum on practical ways to apply research and intelligence to execute commercially successful marketing strategies. “The 2008 PATA Tourism Strategy Forum is a must-attend opportunity for senior-level research and marketing professionals from tourism boards, airlines, hotels, airports and operators,” said PATA Associate Director SIC Oliver Martin.

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Dusit focuses on MICE

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The post Dusit focuses on MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dusit International is looking to expand its MICE operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. The Thailand-based hotel group believes that the Thai MICE market is a more attractive, cost-effective option that rivals in Singapore or Hong Kong, and the group’s Global Director of Sales, Simon Burgess has said that Dusit are in an ideal position to capitalise. “Thailand is value for mone

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SCVB to become Business Events Sydney

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The post SCVB to become Business Events Sydney appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau is changing its name to Business Events Sydney as part of its drive to win more business meetings for the Australian city. SCVB Managing Director Jon Hutchison said the changes would build on the organisation’s new alliance with Events NSW (New South Wales) and help provide the flexibility required to reach its goal of making Sydney one of the wor

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Meeting trade show targets new frontiers

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The post Meeting trade show targets new frontiers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The combined IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) and CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific, the region’s premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) and Corporate Travel event is set to advance to a new phase with a slew of “new frontiers” and “green” initiatives.

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Green meetings take off in Singapore

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The post Green meetings take off in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. More event organisers in Singapore are heading the environmental call, incorporating green elements into their meetings. According to a Straits Times report, the explosion of green meetings was also the result of companies incorporating eco-friendly ideas into their social responsibility policies.

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TCEB launches new MICE incentives

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The post TCEB launches new MICE incentives appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced new incentive programs to help organisers with confirmed events in Thailand from September to December 2008. The program is expected to help sustain growth in MICE visitor numbers in Thailand during the current climate of political uncertainty.

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US meetings demand to fall

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The post US meetings demand to fall appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meetings, conferences and conventions in the US in the coming months may get smaller and less lavish with airlines trimming domestic flights, amid rising travel costs rise and a slowing economy, a USA Today report said. At the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for instance, companies are starting to reduce budgets for everything from management meetings to rallies for sale

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FCm launches CiEvents in China

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The post FCm launches CiEvents in China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. FCm Travel Solutions has introduced its CiEvents business to China’s event management industry. The event specialist business of FCm Australia, which handles group travel, conference logistics, event management and incentive travel business, will become the first Australasian-based, full-service event management company to operate in China.

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Laguna Phuket to showcases weddings

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The post Laguna Phuket to showcases weddings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Laguna Phuket will showcase its Chapel-on-the-Lagoon at the UK’s National Wedding Shows in Earls Court London on 28 September and at Birmingham’s NEC on 10-12 October. Attendees at both events will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a dream wedding and honeymoon at Laguna Phuket.

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New MICE venue for Laguna Phuket

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The post New MICE venue for Laguna Phuket appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Laguna Phuket is planning to launch a permanent 1,500m. The post New MICE venue for Laguna Phuket appeared first on Travel Daily.

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ITB Berlin devotes day to CSR

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The post ITB Berlin devotes day to CSR appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The world’s largest travel and tourism event, ITB Berlin, will devote an entire day to the theme of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during its 2009 event. The first ITB Berlin CSR Day will present the results of a survey on consumer price awareness with regards to CSR.

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ExCel expansion underway

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The post ExCel expansion underway appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The owners of ExCel London, home of the World Travel Mart (WTM), have officially launched a 40,000m. The post ExCel expansion underway appeared first on Travel Daily.

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First ISO standard for expo industry

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The post First ISO standard for expo industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The global exhibition industry now has its first International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standard, which spells out clearly-defined terms and measurement procedures. The completion of the ISO 25639 - International Standard for Exhibition Terminology will enhance communication among industry players and minimise ambiguity over the terms used.

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Ramada BKK upgrades for MICE

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The post Ramada BKK upgrades for MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Bangkok has invested more than THB800 million (US$22.8 million) to rebrand itself as a five-star hotel. With a focus on attracting a greater MICE market, the 525-room hotel will offer 22 meeting rooms capable of handling up to 650 pax when it is unveiled on 26 December.

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Malaysia sets up convention bureau

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The post Malaysia sets up convention bureau appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Malaysian government is to set up the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). Tourism Minister, Azalina Othman Said, was quoted saying that the government would provide MYR5 million (US$1.4 million) to set up MyCEB will serve as a “one-stop” centre to coordinate meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) in the country.

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Thailand confirms travel trade show for June

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The post Thailand confirms travel trade show for June appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand is forging ahead with its annual travel trade show - Thailand Travel Mart Plus the Greater Mekong Sub-region (TTM+) - in June. This year’s show - scheduled for 3-7 June - would be crucial as Thailand takes measures to counter a series of recent developments that have taken a toll on the country’s buoyant tourism sector.

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Hu? adding a new element to Vietnam’s MICE sector

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The post Hu? adding a new element to Vietnam’s MICE sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Further broadening Vietnam’s burgeoning MICE sector, Trails of Indochina is now offering conference organisers an unusual alternative venue for their Vietnam-bound clients - the Ancient Hu? cultural complex, located in the in former imperial capital of Hu?

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ZUJI helps Thailand recovery

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The post ZUJI helps Thailand recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As part of its commitment to helping Thailand’s tourism industry recover, ZUJI has decided to host its Regional Executive Team meeting in Bangkok in March. Despite a troubled year, Bangkok was the number one flight destination booked on ZUJI sites in Asia Pacific in 2008, while Phuket and Koh Samui are consistently in the top 10 destinations.

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US MICE sector guidelines on spending government money

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The post US MICE sector guidelines on spending government money appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Leaders from key bodies representing the meetings, events and incentive travel industries in the US have issued guidelines on acceptable business travel practices to companies that have received emergency government lending. The US Travel Association said the guidelines are designed to ensure transparency and accountability and protect the one million American jobs supporte