ThaiTales Travel Blogger Award launched with Tourism Thailand

World Travel Market, encourages bloggers and writers to come to the 2012 event and engage with WTM exhibitors, to provide joint business opportunities.

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UK Hosted Buyers boosted by 25th EIBTM

New initiatives including flexible flights and more departure points have driven an increase in requests for Hosted Buyer places at this year's 25th EIBTM, with over 700 UK meetings industry professionals expected to attend.

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West Welcomes Dutch Travel Agents

A group of leading travel agents from the Netherlands enjoyed an action-packed visit to Galway and Mayo over the weekend, as part of Tourism Ireland’s European online training programme for travel agents, specially designed to help them sell holidays to the island of Ireland. Each year, the top-performing travel agents on the programme are selected to visit Ireland on completion of their training.

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MCVB appoints International Incentives Director

Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), Karen Bolinger, announced the appointment of Jasmine Lim to Director, International Incentives.

Ms Lim has been with MCVB for six years, starting out as Regional Sales Manager, South East Asia before being promoted to Regional Sales Director, South Asia in 2009. 

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Ireland - Ready to do Business in Las Vegas

Thirty tourism organisations from around the island of Ireland travelled to Las Vegas recently, for this year’s IMEX America.

Only in its second year, IMEX (International Meetings and Events Exhibition) America is already an important event to reach key decision-makers in the lucrative business tourism industry in the US. 

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Garden County Wows Top Tour Operators

Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland invited 23 leading tour operators to visit Wicklow and Kildare earlier this week, as part of a fact-finding visit to the East coast. The group included operators from the Middle East and South Africa, as well as representatives of UK inbound travel companies which are responsible for putting in place the arrangements for visitors to GB and the island of Ireland from all over the world.

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World Trade Center in Seoul to host 2012 Chrysanthemum Event

From October 15th to November 14th, the World Trade Center in Seoul is holding the 2012 Chrysanthemum Festival in front of the East Gate of Asia’s largest underground mall COEX.

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Hits Rm4 Bil Mark!

While the current global economic uncertainty has overshadowed much of 2012, year-to-date, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has yielded positive results with all business segments meeting their targets and continuing to perform well.  From 1 January to 30 September 2012, the Centre  hosted 1,119 events; a 13% increase from the 973 held in the previous corresponding period, served 1.2 million delegates and visitors bringing in an economic impact contribution of RM407 million to Kuala Lumpur city and Malaysia. 

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Pacific World Confirms Global Demand Following Participation at IMEX America

Following their participation at the US trade show, Pacific World (www.pacificworld.com) the leading MICE* player headquartered in Asia, has confirmed a continued demand for support and facilitation of global events in Asia, Europe and Southern Africa with a particular focus on incentives, multinational conferences and product launches in regions including China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore.

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Madrid is chosen to host World Pride 2017

With the unanimous vote of more than 80 delegations from the five continents, Madrid was awarded yesterday in Boston the right to host in five years’ time the largest LGBT celebration, the World Pride event. This festival, which has already been held in Rome, Jerusalem and London, with the next to take place in Toronto in 2014, firmly establishes the Spanish capital as a truly diverse city and an example of harmonious coexistence worldwide.

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Kap Europa receives DGNB Pre-Certificate in Gold as first congress center

The Messe Frankfurt’s congress center Kap Europa, which is currently under construction, has been awarded with a Pre-Certificate in Gold by the German Sustainable Building Council for its high ecological standards. At the real estate fair Expo Real in Munich the certificate has been handed over by the DGNB Vice President Hermann Horster to the joint project partners Uwe Behm, CEO Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Bernhard Hansen, Board member CA Immo, and Alexander Otto, CEO ECE. 

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The Star on the countdown for new Events Centre

The Star, Sydney’s premium entertainment destination, is just months away from completing the final component of its $870 million redevelopment, with Australia’s new multi-use events centre set to open in early 2013.

With its 4000 person capacity, it is designed to host domestic and international meetings, seminars, trade shows, exhibitions and award ceremonies as well as concerts by A-list performers from around the world.

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre hits RM4 Billion

While the current global economic uncertainty has overshadowed much of 2012, year-to-date, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has yielded positive results with all business segments meeting their targets and continuing to perform well. From 1 January to 30 September 2012, the Centre hosted 1,119 events; a 13% increase from the 973 held in the previous corresponding period, served 1.2 million delegates and visitors bringing in an economic impact contribution of RM407 million to Kuala Lumpur city and Malaysia. 

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Let the Scottsdale CVB Make your Meeting Planning Easy

When you tap into the Scottsdale CVB for meeting or event planning assistance, it’s like adding a whole team of area experts to your staff. Scottsdale CVB destination professionals know Scottsdale inside and out, and have extensive experience in working with meeting and event planners from around the world. 

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WBCSD launches program to drive effective ecosystems management in Indian industry

In the context of the COP11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Hyderabad, India (8-19 October 2012), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces the development of a “Business Ecosystems Training India” (or BET India) program. The initiative aims to advance companies’ knowledge and build practical skills related to biodiversity and ecosystems in India.

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TAT joins Civil Aviation Conference

Tourism Authority of Thailand joins the 49th Department of Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Asia Pacific Region Conference during 08th-10th Oct 2012 at Ashok Hotel, New Delhi to support Aviation and Tourism Industry.

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Global Greeter Network : a new opportunity for responsible tourists

The Global Greeter Network annual congress just took place in Brussels. 23 networks from different parts of the world were represented and assessed the impact of the Greeters Chart, the new networks welcome and the Global Greeter Network structure and communication to help the tourists.  This meeting highlights the growing success of this participatory tourism both for the hosts and the tourists. 

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Croatia to Host 2013 Travel Convention

ABTA announced that Croatia is to host next year’s Travel Convention in the historic coastal town of Dubrovnik, from 21-23 October 2013. This will be the first time the Travel Convention has been held in Croatia. In the last 12 months Croatia has seen a substantial 22% rise in UK visitor numbers and hosting the 2013 Travel Convention is a recognition of the importance of the UK market to Croatia as well as an opportunity to develop closer, mutually beneficial working ties with the UK travel industry. 

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Past and Present: The future for Jordan's meetings and events offering

An upswing in tourism arrivals during the first eight months of 2012 clearly demonstrates Jordan’s fast developing travel and tourism industry as, ahead of the 2013 Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), the government pushes forward with its strategic focus on raising the profile of the country’s heritage sites while stimulating investment in the development of a 21st century hospitality product.

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Tourism Ireland: Targeting Business Tourists in Germany

Several tourism organisations travelled to Germany to join Tourism Ireland for a business tourism sales blitz recently. The four-city tourism trade mission took in the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and Essen – aiming to increase the island of Ireland’s share of the lucrative German conference and business tourism market.

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Tourism Ireland's marketing push to Great Britain to improve business opportunities

As part of its push to grow conference and business tourism from Great Britain and elsewhere around the world, Tourism Ireland, together with ten partners from around the island of Ireland attended the Venues & Events exhibition in Old Billingsgate in the heart of London recently, targeting decision-makers and senior representatives of companies involved in organising large-scale international conferences and events.

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Global Greeter Network annual congress offers a new opportunity for responsible tourists

The Global Greeter Network annual congress just took place in Brussels.  23 networks from different parts of the world were represented and assessed the impact of the Greeters Chart, the new networks welcome and the Global Greeter Network structure and communication to help the tourists.  

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre welcomes The Royals!

Hosting royalty is definitely an honour for anyone, and it was no different for the team of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre). The team were excited to say the least when Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) luncheon held in their honour at the Centre in conjunction with their recent visit to Malaysia. .

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Conference Center at Lake Placid Welcomes New Team Leadership

The Lake Placid CVB / Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (LPCVB) is pleased to announce the addition of Maryjane Lawrence to head their conference sales and marketing team. 

As Director of Sales and Marketing, Lawrence will lead the meeting and conference sales efforts for the destination and the Conference Center at Lake Placid.

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Argentina is an ideal destination for incentive travel

Argentina, the land for memorable experiences, the ideal destination to surprise, motivate and reward the client or team. Tango, Polo, Soccer, Gauchos, Nature, Adventure, fantastic cuisine, excellent business facilities, top class hotels, a myriad of sights and activities for an Incentive Tour.

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INCON publishes E- Book of Tips on Planning Successful International Events

A new initiative from INCON, the international partnership of conference, event and destination companies, sees an expert guide to global meeting and event planning launch this week at IMEX America.

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Oman Air To Host IAAIA Conference In Muscat

Oman Air is hosting the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA).  

The IAAIA Annual Conference will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Muscat from 14th - 17th October 2012.

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Meet.com and Meeting the World strike content deal to add value to industry social network

MeetingsIn and Meeting the World, which deliver insight and inspiration to travel and meetings professionals, have announced a content partnership with meetings industry social network i-Meet.com. The first phase of the agreement will see Meeting the World’s in-depth destination reports being broadcast to i-Meet’s 90,000-strong community of meeting industry professionals.

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Ireland Means Business in Dallas

Eight tourism companies from around Ireland travelled to Dallas, Texas, to join Tourism Ireland for a networking ‘Meet in Ireland’ event which was attended by senior representatives of US companies involved in organising international meetings and incentive events.

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Business Class flying made easy: upgrade from 149 euros or with Miles & More award miles

With Austrian's new redup service, Economy Class passengers can now enjoy the benefits of Business Class more quickly and easily than ever before: if you don't need full ticket flexibility, for example, but value the Business Class comfort, you can simply book an Economy Ticket with the upgrade in a single process at www.austrian.com. 

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Meeting the World and MeetingsIn partner with e-DestinAccess

Meeting the World and MeetingsIn have announced a deal with e-dmc and e-DestinAccess that will see the companies providing a full end-to-end solution for anyone involved in planning meetings and events. The new combined offer will create a seamless and cost-effective journey, from choosing and sourcing venue space to creating and staging meetings and events anywhere in the world.'

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre adds another feather to its cap

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has again made Malaysia proud by bringing home another international award. Against global competition, the Centre’s Sarong Campaign won Gold in the Meetings Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA) 2012 for ‘Best Print Advertising Campaign’.

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Vietnam Is an Emerging Luxury Mice Destination in South East Asia

With its incredible culture and unique beauty, Vietnam is the perfect destination for MICE events.Hung Nguyen, Mice Department Manager of Luxury Travel Company said, “Vietnam is for everyone all sizes of MICE in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and newly Centre Vietnam (Hue, Danang, Hoian). Nature and culture is waiting to sustain ably serve and satisfy most discerning guests.”

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TCEB Boosts Meetings Industry 2013 campaign

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB continues to drive the meetings industry forward with an ambitious US$30 million 3-year plan, focusing on mega-events from key Asian and ASEAN+6 markets. 

The plan, which targets corporate Incentive travel, includes the launch of the ASEAN Visitors Promotion Campaign.

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Global European Marketplace Expands with New Attendees

Registrations for the Global European Marketplace (GEM12) now stand ahead of last year’s record numbers. GEM12 is the annual event organised by the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) at which tour operator buyers sit down for a series of pre-scheduled meetings with a wide range of suppliers and trade contacts, ranging from hotels and specialist retailers to visitor attractions and tourist boards.

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TCEB holds round table discussion first time in France

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau recently organized in Paris “Thai- French Round Table Discussion, How to Internationalize Your Shows in Emerging ASEAN Market” in collaboration with Promosalons Thailand, a marketing organization dedicated to the promotion of international trade exhibitions on behalf of French trade show organizers, and ASEAN Coordinator.

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Rice & Grains to swell SIAL Middle East 2012 Exhibition and Conference offering

SIAL Middle East is gearing up for its busiest edition yet, with two new complementary partnership exhibitions joining the global brand under the same roof at the three-day event, which will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition centre (ADNEC) from 26-28 November, 2012.

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