86% of Exhibitors Expect Orders After IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2013

Dec 03, 2013

This year’s IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2013 has proved itself as a trade event that delivers strong business generation, with 86% of exhibitors expecting to receive orders as a result of their participation. In addition, 40% of buyers were polled to have confirmed purchases during the show, while 80% of 2013 exhibitors indicated that they will return to next year’s event....more >>

'Future-Proofing' the Right Way!

Dec 02, 2013

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is investing RM7.5 million over the course of the next year on four technology projects as part of its ongoing effort to improve its world-class service delivery for delegates and visitors alike. ...more >>

GIBTM set to deliver enhanced focus on Asia

Dec 02, 2013

GIBTM the Middle East’s dedicated business platform for the region’s inbound and outbound MICE and Business Travel industry, is set to incorporate a dedicated Asia Pavilion and Market Focus Networking Event to the show programme this year....more >>

World Travel Awards reveals global winners in Doha

Dec 01, 2013

The 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Final was hosted at a glittering ceremony at La Cigale Hotel in Doha, Qatar on 30th November 2013....more >>

Taiwan's MICE Pilot Project Led Taiwan Attendance at ICCA Annual Conference in Shanghai

Nov 30, 2013

To compete for the right to host the annual conference of the world's largest international conference organization, ICCA, the Taiwan's MICE Pilot Program (MEET TAIWAN) Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Bureau of Foreign Trade led a total of 15 participants from Taiwan's domestic MICE industry and other official representatives to attend the ICCA Annual Conference in Shanghai held November 2-6, 2013....more >>

Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs team wins MEPRA award

Nov 30, 2013

The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department last night won the coveted in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards ceremony....more >>

CTICC hits record high of R 2.99 billion after a decade of success

Nov 30, 2013

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hit a record high in its tenth year of operations and added R 2.99 billion to the national economy and more than R 1 billion to the Western Cape’s coffers....more >>

TCEB unveils new business events strategy

Nov 28, 2013

By Martin Donovan. European incentive and meeting organisers will be feeling the glare of a new campaign called ‘Thailand Connect – Your Global Business Events Connection’....more >>

UNWTO and UNESCO join hands in sustainable tourism promotion

Nov 28, 2013

UNWTO and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) forged a new cooperation agreement consolidating efforts on sustainable tourism and the protection of natural and cultural heritage (26 November 2013, New York, USA).

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TAT organising unique road trip to Northeast Thailand

Nov 28, 2013

Two of Northeast Thailand’s prominent Buddhist temples and the International Silk Festival in Khon Kaen are to be the highlight of an exclusive four-day road-trip being organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Khon Kaen Office in cooperation with the tour operators, New Routh Co., Ltd. and 111thailand....more >>

Global Standards for Africa - Strengthening Safety and Boosting Connectivity

Nov 28, 2013

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth and development, supporting some 6.7 million jobs and $68 billion in economic activity. ...more >>

11th Go Asia Award 2014 started

Nov 28, 2013

Asia is one of the most beautiful and diverse continents on Earth. In addition to the thousand year old culture, it offers fantastic hotels, excellent service and a very good price-performance ratio. ...more >>

Peru to host WTTC Americas Summit in 2014

Nov 28, 2013

Peru will host the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Americas Summit, to be held in Lima on 10-11 September 2014. This decision follows President Ollanta Humala receiving the Open Letter from UNWTO and WTTC in 2012 as part of the Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign, in which the Head of State recognises the positive role played by Travel & Tourism in the economic development of their country....more >>

GBTA Opposes Bill That Will Impact Federal Agency Operations

Nov 27, 2013

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today issued the following statement opposing travel restrictions contained in H.R. 2061, the DATA Act from Executive Director and COO Michael W. McCormick....more >>

“INSPIRING THAILAND” - Photo Contest Winners Announced

Nov 27, 2013

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), together with Chiangkhong Teak Garden Hotel (Chiang Rai), Kaeng Krachan Country Club & Resort (Petchaburi), and Banburee Wellness Resort and Spa (Koh Samui), recently held the “Inspiring Thailand” Photo Contest to showcase Thailand as a regional business hub with a wide variety of things to do and experience, apart from simply their hectic meeting or conference....more >>

MCB launches Melbourne Planners' Guide 2013/14

Nov 27, 2013

Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), Karen Bolinger, has today launched the 2013-14 edition of the Melbourne Planners’ Guide, a comprehensive manual for planning a business event in Melbourne and regional Victoria. ...more >>

A strong network: Kaiserbäder Isle of Usedom conclude the EU project „Baltic Fashion“

Nov 27, 2013

For the final Baltic Fashion EU event with international guests, the Steigenberger Hotel Sonne in Rostock offered ideal conditions. Workshops, panel discussions, presentations, a trade show and an exhibition on fashion innovations were held at the hotel. ...more >>

1st phase of JafzaOne Convention Centre Complex completes

Nov 26, 2013

Jafza, the fastest growing Free Zone in the world, today announced the completion of phase one of its state of the art JafzaOne Convention Centre Complex, which is ready to be leased out to customers, and will be ready for delivery on December 1, 2014....more >>

Dusit International Recognised for CSR Efforts

Nov 26, 2013

Dusit International was recognised this month for its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the Corporate Social Responsibility Institute as part of the Global Reporting Initiative....more >>

MCI Strengthen's Its Service Offering

Nov 26, 2013

MCI opening of six new offices that will strengthen its core service offering in untapped and established markets. These new offices will bring MCI’s expertise to the emerging markets of the G-20 (Group of 20) largest economies in the world, offering corporate and association clients unparalleled access to fast growing and new dynamic markets....more >>