In the lead up to opening in October 2020, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has expanded its global reach into Europe by appointing leading international representation company, Worldwide Convention Specialists to support its lead generation activities.
Japan is a fascinating destination to meet – where world-leading scientific and industrial knowledge, blend in harmony with unique customs of 47 prefectures to create diverse possibilities with meaningful cultural experiences. Hosted by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Meet Japan 2019 (February 24th – March 1st) was a thoughtfully coordinated opportunity to experience the high-quality MICE offerings and Japanese spirit of heart-warming hospitality.
Japan is a fascinating destination to meet – where world-leading scientific and industrial knowledge, blend in harmony with unique customs of 47 prefectures to create diverse possibilities with meaningful cultural experiences. Hosted by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Meet Japan 2019 (February 24th – March 1st) was a thoughtfully coordinated opportunity to experience the high-quality MICE offerings and Japanese spirit of heart-warming hospitality.
Just in time for World Happiness Day (20th March), Australia’s happiest marsupial, the quokka, stopped to pose for a selfie with Tourism Australia’s Global Ambassador, Chris Hemsworth. The two also shared a somewhat romantic moment with a bite to eat.
George Town, Penang – Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) today announced that the Business Events Penang industry had achieved an Estimated Economic Impact (EEI) of RM 1,312,897,291 for the year 2018, a 31% increase from 2017.
TCEB unveiled recent statistics indicating that Thailand’s conventions sector continues to grow with rising numbers of conferences in broader areas such as technologies and startups following trends in the global business. The bureau also reported that Thailand is ranked No. 1 destination in ASEAN for hosting largest numbers of conferences according to a recent international ranking conducted by ICCA. These results underscored Thailand as a leading destination for business events trusted by international associations while TCEB emphasised that the bureau will continue to prompt the Thai industries to host more international conventions.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB showcases MICE Ecosystem at the Thailand Incentive & Meeting Exchange 2018 (TIME 2018). Held in its third edition, this year’s TIME focuses on Long Haul MICE markets namely Europe, North America, and Oceania.
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.
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