The Brisbane Convention Bureau has started 2018 in impressive style, notching up 15 business event bid wins worth over $22 million for the city’s economy.
The growth in inbound visits to Japan has continued this past year. Recent data shows that as many as 28,691,100 foreign visitors arrived on Japanese soil in 2017, representing a 19.3% increase on 2016. Japan welcomed 30,182 visitors from Belgium in 2016; 23.9% more than in 2015.
Canberra Convention Bureau is hosting ‘Top Secret’ the three-day, two-night discover Canberra experience, which showcases the unique possibilities of the city for business meetings and events.
Delegate attendance rocketed at the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide in September 2017, exceeding targets by 67 per cent and demonstrating Australia’s capability to deliver above and beyond expectations.
Conference planners considering Australia’s Northern Territory for their next business event have been given even more reason to consider the NT, with the launch of a new scheme called the Northern Territory Business Events Support Fund (NTBESF).
HQ was invited to join the IMFT 2017 (International Media Familiarization Trip) organized by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) from the 15th to the 19th of August. By this time, the Kingdom of Bleisure has unveiled its mysteries.
Singapore is well known for its world-class facilities, political stability, efficient infrastructure, and a vibrant business environment, making it second easiest place to do business in, according to the World Bank. Apart from its culture of efficiency, what makes Singapore unique as a MICE destination is its cutting-edge innovation and creativity as well as a strong presence of thought leadership in a knowledge-intensive environment.
As one of the leading destinations for hosting international association meetings, Japan last year designed a new brand aiming at strengthening country as a whole as an attractive destination for business events of all kinds and format.
Exhibitors and delegates have gathered for the second day of the jam-packed Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Expo (AIME) program, after a night of events in and around Melbourne which saw people networking and doing business well into the night.
The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), 21 – 22 February, is thrilled to announce exciting show floor highlights that will celebrate its 25 year history, and immerse visitors into the culture that is AIME.
All 10 ASEAN tourism ministers unanimously voted for Thailand, through TCEB, to lead the development of the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS), as a result of the nationwide success of the Thailand MICE Venue Standard.
Sydney has delivered for Amway, inspiring and rewarding its team and producing strong business outcomes. In fact, the 2017 event is the third the company has hosted in the harbour city.
The business events industry has been a leading driver of Malaysia’s economic transformation across all key sectors. Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau has mapped out the way forward for Malaysia in business events with the launch of ‘Malaysia’s Business Events Roadmap: Charting Malaysia’s Journey to 2020 and Beyond’ recently.
Kiwan Lee is the Director, Tourism Policy Division, of Seoul Metropolitan Government. Despite some difficulties last year, he shares here his ambitions for Seoul as a MICE destination.
Giving a meaning to life, learning to understand one’s spiritual environment whilst dealing with the impact of culture and nature in view of changing as a person and improving one’s performance might just be the next big thing in incentive destinations.
Tama Area, a region in western Tokyo, has recently become a real hot spot among tourists. A variety of activities/events such as hiking and Soba making to be experienced in this beautiful area, full of nature and only 60-90 minutes drive from central Tokyo, will provide unforgettable memories for all participants.
Shanghai is known for its unique style and fascinating blend of the old with the new, the East with the West, from art and architecture to cutting-edge style and ancient tradition. As a well-developed tourist city, it offers a wide range of tourism facilities for both business and leisure visitors.
Hangzhou’s reputation has grown even more in recent years, though. Now, its picturesque beauty, rich culture, and vibrant economy have placed it squarely in the limelight as a prime MICE destination.
Since three years the UIA has organised Associations Round Tables in Asia-Pacific, bringing together representatives of international associations to learn practical skills and share experiences. Last September, Bangkok was the host city to the third one.
A beautiful archipelago of 7,107 islands and a major business hub, the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific region has long before established itself as a gracious host for outstanding global events. But beyond meetings and conferences, visitors can experience and enjoy various activities and attractions that portray the country’s rich heritage, culture and natural wonders.
Without a doubt, Japan has been hot these days, and so has Sapporo. The city’s announcement of its intention to bid for another Winter Olympics came as no surprise, with the country’s popularity constantly rising.
Interviewed at IMEX this week, Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention Bureau Karen Bolinger unveiled Melbourne’s new brand positioning for business events and how Melbourne can transform events and people.
Jeju is known for its natural beauty and the only place to hold both UNECO designations (World Natural Heritage, Biosphere Reserve, Geopark) and the title of New7wonders of Nature. Besides, Jeju has optimum MICE infrastructure.
An International MICE Harbor City.
Kaohsiung is a tropical and coastal port city located in southern Taiwan. It houses Taiwan's largest maritime harbor, Kaohsiung Port, which is the Asia Pacific's first to gain an EcoPorts license.
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