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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post Marina Bay Sands reports strong growth in MICE sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Eighteen months after opening, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has quickly solidified itself as an international MICE destination. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of the integrated resort said; “Marina Bay Sands is experiencing solid momentum in our MICE business.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post Bright future for Asian MICE sector – Hilton chief appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The MICE sector will continue to expand globally, despite perceived threats, and Asia Pacific will lead the way. This is the view of Paul Brown (pictured), Hilton Worldwide’s President of Brands & Commercial Services, who addressed buyers at ITB Asia this morning as the event’s opening keynote speaker.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post MBC reports “solid momentum” in MICE sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Eighteen months after opening, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has quickly solidified itself as an international MICE destination. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of the integrated resort said; “Marina Bay Sands is experiencing solid momentum in our MICE business.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post MICE as a vehicle of growth for Indonesian tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A Korean tourism official has advised Indonesian authorities to focus efforts on MICE infrastructure to spearhead wider tourism development. Korea is the third largest MICE destination in Asia and this sector is a major contributor to the country’s tourism status.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post MICE sector growing strong in China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Events companies have been capitalising on growth in China’s business environment this year and are optimistic about the future of the MICE industry. Reed Exhibitions has taken on a number of new shows across the country this year, reporting increased attendance in most cases.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The post South Korea plans MICE drive in 2012 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The South Korean government will focus on the MICE industry next year, with the launch of the ‘2012 Korea Convention Year’ The scheme was devised to further the development of the country’s events industry, which the Korean government has been nurturing as one of its strategic new-growth industries.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The post Middle East MICE industry remains positive for year ahead appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Delegates at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) have predicted that MICE business will continue to grow despite the trouble faced in the region. More than half (53 percent) of delegates said they were positive that the political unrest had not affected their business dramatically, although 41 percent said they had faced cancellations and fewe
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NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The post MICE enquiries booms at Great Hotels of the World appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Great Hotels of the World has seen a 89% year-on-year rise in enquiries for June. The hotel group generally saw a 31% increase during the first six months of the year with a shorter lead time of six weeks. Armand Guillemot, director of MICE sales at Great Hotels of the World said that companies are booking late to avoid hefty fees incurred for cancellations or postponements. “
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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
The post Ferrari World showcases unique MICE offerings at GIBTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is showcasing its unique corporate offering at GIBTM, which is currently being staged in Abu Dhabi.”Where else can a company organise a training conference and then have delegates race against each other on a Ferrari driving simulator,” said Troy Lindquist, director of Sales & Marketing, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. “To inspire their te
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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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?
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 27, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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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OCTOBER 25, 2011
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
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OCTOBER 24, 2011
The post ITB heads to Asia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Singapore’s Suntec Exhibition Centre has been announced as the site for German travel expo ITB’s foray into Asia next year. ITB said it was hoped the B2B event would become “the primary event for the Asia Pacific travel industry” The post ITB heads to Asia appeared first on Travel Daily.
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OCTOBER 24, 2011
The post HOFEX tradeshow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. HOFEX 2007, the 12th Asian International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Food service Equipment, Supplies & Services Trade show will be held from 13-16 May 07 in HKG. HOFEX will feature 10 events including the Hostec Conference Hong Kong and include over 1800 exhibiting companies.
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OCTOBER 24, 2011
The post Thailand boosts MICE effort appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Key to the effort is support for three upcoming events: Corporate Connection Plus Incentive Travel & Convention, Meeting Asia (IT & CMA) and the high-profile 46th ICCA Congress 2007 in Pattaya. According to TCEB deputy director Nipat Dithipen, business visitor arrivals jumped 22% to 677,500 last year, generating 23% more revenue to reach THB46.74 billion (US$1.55 billion).
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OCTOBER 24, 2011
The post IT&CMA and CTW Set for Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The PATA-endorsed events provide a business platform for MICE sellers and buyers worldwide to gather and interact in one strategic location. The post IT&CMA and CTW Set for Bangkok appeared first on Travel Daily.
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