MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

'As much as I am passionate about strategic meetings management , I am equally passionate about forming long-lasting partnerships with key suppliers. read more.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

It’s hard to swing an iPad in a boardroom and not hit somebody talking about “making content more visual”. At this point, we all know that photos drive engagement, and that social media is an abundant supply of great content. With a never-ending flow of photos and a mandate to push real-time content, embeddable galleries have become a de facto necessity.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2014

The post Archipelago to open Yogyakarta’s biggest conference hotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Alana Hotel & Convention Center Yogyakarta. Archipelago International will launch a new Alana-branded hotel in Yogyakarta next year, which is set to become the city’s largest conference hotel. The Alana Hotel & Convention Center Yogyakarta is expected to open in February 2015.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Catering seems to have stolen a page out of Willy Wonka's cookbook lately. Clever—and totally edible—food packaging, displays, and offbeat.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

A Lesson in social anthropology from #FNLROM. Social media may make it easy to spread the word, but much like peanut butter, spread too thin it may not satisfy your hungry audience. These days, cooking up a batch of great photos and expecting people to line up at your window sill just isn’t enough, no matter how scrumptious your content. Seeing social content as a lattice-crust pie on a checkerboard tablecloth may have a heartening nostalgia, but if you want to move product, it should be more li

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, and a video is a series of pictures, does the addition of video support mean your galleries are worth as much as War and Peace* ? Perhaps not, but we’re pretty excited about it. Bringing in video posts from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Lens is now home to more moving pictures than an art gallery in an earthquake.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 2, 2014

The post New Zealand targets Thai MICE travellers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The partnership was signed in Bangkok and witnessed by HE Reuben Levermore, New Zealand’s Ambassador to Thailand. New Zealand is aiming to drive more business events travel from Thailand, with a new joint initiative from Tourism New Zealand and Immigration New Zealand.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

The post SATTE broadens appeal for 2015 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. SATTE 2014 attracted exhibitors from just 35 countries. Indian travel trade show SATTE is expected to have a broader appeal next year, due to the new Indian government’s apparent focus on the tourism industry. Organiser UBM India reports that exhibitors from around 50 countries are expected to be on display at SATTE 2015.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The post Hong Kong’s sky100 observation deck targets events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. sky100 offers almost 1,500m² of event space. sky100, the observation deck at the top of Hong Kong’s tallest building, is aiming to drive more MICE business with the launch of ‘sky100 Events’ The new company will promote sky100 as a venue for a range of functions, including corporate gala dinners, exhibitions, product launches, fashion shows, cocktail parties

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The post Thailand targets European MICE markets appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The delegation in London. Thailand has launched a new campaign aimed at driving more MICE business from the UK and Europe. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled its ‘Thailand CONNECT The World’ campaign for 2015, which it says is aimed at “reaffirming [Thailand’s] leadership position in the business events industry in Asia” Targeting buyers and b

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

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The post Pacific World expands in South Asia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Maldives. Pacific World, the DMC and event management company, is expanding into two more South Asian nations – Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The company, which is a subsidiary of TUI Travel, has partnered with Aitken Spence Travel to open Pacific World Sri Lanka and Pacific World Maldives.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The post ITB 2014 kicks off in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This year’s ITB Singapore travel trade show got underway yesterday at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. Exhibitors showing a strong presence this year include the Spain Tourism Board, Brand USA as well as the Philippines Tourism Board and Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The post ITB Asia 2014 to be carbon-neutral event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This year’s ITB Asia will be held at Marina Bay Sands. Marina Bay Sands and Messe Berlin are planning to make this year’s ITB Asia a carbon-neutral event. The travel trade show will take place at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre this week, and for the first time in the event’s seven-year history organisers are planning to offset the show’s entire carbon footprin

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The post Grand Hyatt Singapore revamps MICE space appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The ‘Drawing Room’ meeting space on level 2. Grand Hyatt Singapore has unveiled its revamped floor of event space. The Level 3 function rooms now offer a total of 2,786m² of flexible meeting space, featuring natural light and high ceilings.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2014

The post ADNEC, MCI look to strengthen partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ADNEC looks to strengthen MICE offerings. In an effort to enhance its MICE offerings, senior Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) officials and executives from MCI recently met to co-develop MICE strategies. “We recognise the importance of leveraging strong stakeholder relationships across government and private sector both in Abu Dhabi and across the world.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The post Outrigger unveils new MICE space in Phuket appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Similan Ballroom. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort has opened a range of new meeting facilities. The brand new Similan Ballroom measures 716m² and is complemented by three further function rooms; the 158m² Tongfah meeting room and the 77m² Tawan and Talay breakout rooms. “With the unveiling of this fantastic addition to the property, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort is no

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The post Westin Bund Shanghai creates new event space appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Heavenlies Lobby Lounge. The Westin Bund Center Shanghai has revamped its lobby lounge as an event space. The ‘Heavenlies Lobby Lounge’ has been redesigned using the principles of feng shui, with a cantilevered glass staircase – the first of its kind to be constructed in China – now available for use as a stage for live performances and speeches.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The post OCEC taps into Oman’s business potential appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Oman looks to boost the business segment. The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is looking to aggressively promote the business potential of Oman to European countries. The Centre is participating in a four-leg European city tour with a series of exclusive client events are being hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism starting in London, followed by Paris, Geneva and

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The post Aston adds hotel and conference centre in Semarang appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Aston Semarang Hotel & Convention Center. Archipelago International has continued the expansion of its Aston brand in Indonesia, with the launch of a new upscale hotel and conference centre in Semarang, Central Java. The Aston Semarang Hotel & Convention Center, which is located on Jalan MT Haryono in the centre of the city, welcomed its first guests this week.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The post Record-breaking Kerala Travel Mart concludes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The traditional lamp-lighting ceremony at the Kerala Travel Mart. The eighth edition of Kerala Travel Mart concluded recently, having broken a series of attendance records. The three-day event at the Samudrika Convention Centre, Willingdon Island, hosted a total of 861 domestic and 241 international buyers.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The post New hotel and convention centre opens in Banjarmasin appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Archipelago International has opened a new hotel and convention centre in Banjarmasin, the Indonesian city on the south coast of Borneo. Aston Banua Hotel & Convention Center. The new Aston Banua Hotel & Convention Center is a new four-star hotel located next to a major entertainment and shopping complex, and half way between Banjarmasin’s airport and city centre.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The post Jordan promotes MICE tourism in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ashit Taneja, Jordan Tourism Board’s country manager for India. Jordan is aiming to tap into the lucrative Indian conference and events market. The Middle Eastern country’s tourism board recently organised a series of ‘MICE Evenings’ in Delhi and Mumbai to showcase Jordan as a MICE destination.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

The post Radisson Blu Martinez launches interactive MICE technology appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meeting rooms at Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel in Beirut. In a bid to upgrade their MICE offering Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel has introduced Touch-It screens in their meeting rooms. This is a first for Lebanon. “The majority of our visitors coming to Beirut are travelling for business purposes, and so we decided to turn their experience at the hotel into a more interactive an

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 17, 2014

The post MARITIM offers 20% discount on German meetings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Companies booking meetings from 1st and 30th November 2014 in any of MARITIM’s 37 German hotels will receive a 20% discount on all of the hotel services for the event*. . The discount will be applied to everything from room hire, overnight accommodation, food, beverages and equipment hire.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 16, 2014

The post UAE and Oman to represent MidEast at MICE Congress appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Companies from the UAE and Oman are representing the Middle East at the MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress at the Palladium Hotel in Mumbai on 24th-25th July. The Palladium Hotel in Mumbai will host the event. During the two day conference, pre-qualified buyers will meet up to 30 MICE suppliers in the MICE sector including tourism boards, hotels, destination management compani

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 14, 2014

The post Qatar Airways launches MICE solution appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Qatar Airways has launched QMICE, a one-stop solution for meeting and incentive planners and conference organisers. . QMICE is aimed at making booking process easier for MICE organisers. It is aimed at simplifying and streamlining the planning processes while providing benefits and discounts.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 29, 2014

The post Aston adds another MICE hotel in Java appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Aston Madiun Hotel & Conference Center. Archipelago International has continued expanding its portfolio of Indonesian MICE hotels, with the launch of the Aston Madiun Hotel & Conference Center. The new four-star property will be located close to the centre of Madiun, a city in the western part of East Java, accessible from Yogyakarta and Solo.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 28, 2014

The post New MICE hotel to open on Cambodian coast appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. New Hill Resort & Spa will open in August 2014. The Cambodian resort town of Sihanoukville could become a new player on the conference and events scene, following the launch of a new MICE hotel this summer. The 122-room New Hill Resort & Spa is expected to open in Sihanoukville in August 2014, providing a range of options for event planners, along with views of the Gulf of Thailand.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2014

The post ADNEC focuses on Business Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ADNEC holds seminar on Business Tourism. The growing focus of Abu Dhabi as a business destination is having an impact on several verticals. In line with this growing trend, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) recently hosted a workshop titled ‘Together for a Better Business Tourism Sector’.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 7, 2014

The post Thailand gets Indian wedding boost appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand remains a popular tourist destination for Indian weddings and events, it has been revealed, despite the recent troubles in the country. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) New Delhi office, at least four large wedding groups with more than 1,500 guests have either already visited or confirmed their trips to Thailand between May and September 2014.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 4, 2014

The post Hosted buyer applications open for IBTM India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. IBTM India will take place from 3-5 September 2014. Travel buyers who want to attend IBTM India event can now apply online to be hosted at this year’s event. The second edition of IBTM India, which will take place from 3-5 September 2014 at the ITC Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai, is expected to attract up to 100 MICE buyers.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 3, 2014

The post New MICE hotel opens in Bali appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Archipelago International has continued its expansion of hotel and conference facilities in Indonesia, with the launch of a new MICE hotel in Bali. Set on a hilltop above Jimbaran, the Aston Ungasan Hotel & Convention Center offers 268 rooms plus eight meeting rooms, a wedding chapel and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,750 people.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 14, 2014

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 14, 2014

The post Aston opens hotel and convention centre in West Timor appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Aston Kupang Hotel & Convention Center. Indonesian hotel brand Aston has launched a major new project in Kupang, the capital of West Timor. The four-star Aston Kupang Hotel & Convention Center is located 10 minutes from Kupang’s city centre and features 179 rooms and suites, some of which offers ocean views.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 13, 2014

The post Dubai’s Airport Show concludes 14th edition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The 14th edition of the Airport Show concluded on Tuesday having grown substantially in terms of exhibition space, number of exhibitors, hosted buyers and registered delegates. . Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director General of General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) speaks at the 2nd Global Airport Leaders’ Forum.

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