MICE
Record breaking exhibitor numbers set to be smashed at ITB Asia 2018
With the huge success of last year’s tenth anniversary event, which witnessed over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries setting up shop at the Sands convention centre, ITB Asia 2017 looked like it was going to be hard to follow – but preliminary figures show ITB Asia 2018 is on target to smash that record.
Business travellers and millennials – Hong Kong Island, Hotel VIC has you covered
Hong Kong is a thrilling melting pot, where East meets West in a cultural mash-up which promises to inspire, stimulate and galvanise millennial and business travellers with its unique charisma. And Hong Kong Island, Hotel VIC is the ideal spot to sample the many delights of the former British colony.
Mövenpick appoints GM for mega new MICE hotel in Kuala Lumpur
I first mentioned the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA in a round-up of the group’s properties set to open this year. And now with the July opening of the 333 room property just around the corner, Mövenpick has selected Hairul Maharis as the new general manager.
Oomph! Zing! Naumi unveils its new MICE set up in Auckland
I last spoke about Naumi Auckland Airport back in January when the Singapore-based hotel group announced the location as its first property in Australasia (quickly followed by two further properties in Wellington). And now the airport design hotel has piqued my interest again by releasing details of its self-styled ‘one-of-a-kind meetings and events spaces’.
MICE: Get Global doubles attendance just one year after debut
Fresh faced MICE dedicated trade show Get Global, enters its second year with the wind in its sails after winning ‘Exhibition of the Year at the Meetings & Events Australia 2017 NSW Industry Awards in Sydney’ this month.
Leading Indian DMC moves to capitalize on growing Dubai MICE
Indian DMC leader Tamarind Global has made its first international MICE move, opening operations in Dubai. They have already have built out a strong Dubai and GCC footprint with their tours business and bringing their MICE capabilities to Dubai make sense.
New futuristic and sustainable convention centre puts Costa Rica on the MICE map
Following my recent series charting some of the MICE industry’s best locations in Asia, I was very pleased to receive some exciting meetings and events news from Central America this week, with the announcement that the Costa Rica Convention Centre (CRCC) opened for business.
MICE life: The four top contenders of Kuala Lumpur’s thriving event scene
With an economy powered by the service industry, tourism is essential component of Kuala Lumpur's growing success. And, as the Malaysian capital’s reputation as a holiday destination grows, so does demand for its MICE activities and locations.
Visit Britain’s MICE campaign MeetGB “a great opportunity for British businesses”
Visit Britain, aka the British Tourist Authority, has released news of their push to make Britain a preeminent choice for MICE events on the world stage.
MICE World: Singapore’s best meetings and event venues
Like Bangkok, Singpapore is one APAC's best locations for hosting meetings and events, boasting umpteen hotels and dedicated conference centres, all vying for your attention and business. So as a part of my series on the pick of SE Asia's best MICE venues, I present my choice of island's primo locations.
Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America
The North American corporate travel, meetings and events industries alike all heaved a collective groan recently after receiving an email
“Stay inspired” GM Mark Meaney discusses the importance of MICE at Conrad Seoul
Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city's International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the thriving capital hospitality industry. A key component of the luxury accommodations rapid success has been GM Mark Meaney, who has guided the brand's flagship Korean property since the end of 2016.
Knowledge is power: knowledge program set to shake up AIME
Provocative and inspiring sessions by industry experts and thought leaders are at the core of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo’s (AIME) highly anticipated Knowledge Program for 2018.
TCEB launch two apps set to take MICE industry by storm
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB (Public Organization) unveiled the bureau's online marketing performance, across multiple digital platforms – which connect Thailand with event organizers and MICE travellers from around the world – at the launch of two new mobile applications, which TCEB believe will revolutionise Thailand's MICE industry.
Fourth Asia Super Team unveil overall winners and reveals MICE big data
The fourth Asia Super Team competition, organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and executed by TAITRA, organized a major press event for the final at Taipei International Convention Center. Where it also announced the first MICE Destination survey results with big data marketing. Seven participating teams performed a dream stage show about Taiwan in early 20th Century. In the end, BUN Corporation from Japan won the championship.
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