MICE News
Alila Bangalore launches new state of the art business and conference facilities
Monday, 18 June 2012The newly launched Alila Bangalore, a unique business lifestyle hotel in India’s Garden city, now offers state-of-the-art business, conference and events facilities.
MEETINGS provides new business leads
Friday, 15 June 2012
The annual MEETINGS exhibition appears to be growing bigger and better every year with this year’s event resulting in significant new business leads being made.
Canterbury's business tourism bright
Friday, 15 June 2012
The proposed construction of a new convention centre in Christchurch promises to sprout new opportunities for business tourism in the region.
New visitor experiences presented to international buyers
Friday, 15 June 2012New visitor experiences across all three of Tasmania’s Port Arthur Historic Sites will be presented to international travel agents and wholesalers at Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Perth over the next week.
Las Vegas holds trade show crown
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Local creativity on new and existing trade shows has helped Sin City maintain its lead as the number one travel show destination, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Cynthia Guerrero.
Germany open for business
Thursday, 14 June 2012The GTM Germany Travel Mart was held in May 2012 as a completely green event in Leipzig that focused on sustainability in business travel and MICE.
Suntec International Renews its Partnership with Adelaide Convention Centre
Thursday, 14 June 2012Suntec International, a member of the ARA Group, announced the renewal of its partnership agreement with Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), the first purpose-built convention centre in Australia.
Buckets of MEETINGS Fun Promised by Wellington
Thursday, 14 June 2012From dining on stage to nights at the national museum and team building with ukuleles, events with creative wow-factor are all part of conferencing in New Zealand’s capital of cool.
Business tourism industry eager for new convention centres
Thursday, 14 June 2012The biggest business tourism expo in New Zealand's history has got underway in Auckland with hopes high there will soon be an announcement on two new convention centres for the country.
Monaco Meetings Target Is 230,000 Overnight Stays
Wednesday, 13 June 2012The Monaco Convention Bureau has set itself an ambitious aim of 230,000 overnight business stays confirmed by the end of 2015 within the Principality.
ACTE Asia Regional Education Conference Announces Keynote Presenter for Future of Global Travel
Tuesday, 12 June 2012The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced today the first keynote presenter for the 2012 ACTE Asia Education Conference, an education and networking event focused on advancing the industry by identifying new and innovative approaches to managed travel, taking place 15-16 August, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Vivid Sydney Shines as a Business Event Beacon
Tuesday, 12 June 2012On the eve of the final weekend of Vivid Sydney, the power of the festival as a business event anchor has been confirmed with Sydney securing the 9th Conference on Creativity and Cognition (C&C) to coincide with the event in 2013.
Thailand takes a more focused marketing approach: TTM
Friday, 8 June 2012
Thailand tourism is re-focusing its marketing strategy to attract niche market visitors through the new campaign, ‘Customise Your Experience’, according to Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT).
Social media to draw in younger travellers
Friday, 8 June 2012
The effective use of social media is imperative in crisis management today, according to UNWTO coordinator of the risk and crisis management programme Dirk Glaesser.
Eco tourism fastest growing, adventure travel most resilient
Friday, 8 June 2012
Speaking at the 2012 International Conference on ‘Seizing Tourism Market Opportunities in Times of Rapid Change’, Ecotourism to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature special advisor Hector Ceballos-Lascurain defines ecotourism as environmentally responsible travel that promotes conservation, low negative tourism impact while providing social economic benefits to the local people.
Canberra Convention Bureau welcomes funding boost and Canberra Branding
Friday, 8 June 2012The Canberra Convention Bureau has welcomed increased funding from the ACT Government in the 2012/13 budget.
Longview Vineyard Extends its Already Warm Welcome for Business or Pleasure
Friday, 8 June 2012Longview has enhanced Adelaide Hills hospitality once more with the opening of brand new accommodation offering additional flexibility to those seeking a unique venue in which to host a conference or meeting.
Tourism challenges for Thailand: TTM+ Forum
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Challenges and solutions to the difficulties currently imposed on tourism in Thailand were discussed and debated at the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) forum.
Adopt new methods to stimulate new markets
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Addressing the shift in travel markets over the last decade, a panel of travel experts at the 2012 International Conference on ‘Seizing Tourism Market Opportunities in Times of Rapid Change’ shed some light on how best the industry should move forward to keep travel sustainable.
MEETINGS where the world unites
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
This year’s annual MEETINGS event will be showcasing the growing export value of business tourism in New Zealand.
Queensland Caravan Show inspires Aussies to hit the road
Wednesday, 6 June 2012More than 70,000 people are expected to converge on one of Australia’s largest caravan exhibitions, the Queensland Caravan, Camping and Touring Holiday Show, as it rolls into Brisbane today (6 June) for a week-long showcase.
It’s all local. Australian Domestic Symposium raises agent awareness
Wednesday, 6 June 2012Building agent knowledge on Australian domestic product, operators and tourism, the Australian Domestic Symposium held its inaugural event this month surrounded by wine and fresh produce in the Hunter Vallery.
Adelaide Awash with Biggest Ever Irrigation Event in the Southern Hemisphere
Tuesday, 5 June 2012In June, the Adelaide Convention Centre will welcome international and domestic delegates of the largest irrigation event ever to be held in the southern hemisphere; the Irrigation Australia 2012 Conference and Trade Show.
Jessica Mauboy performs on world stage at Australia’s National Day
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Australia’s favourite performer, Jessica Mauboy sings to 3,000 at Yeosu Expo 2012.
