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Taiwan to host 2021 Rotary International Convention
Summary:Taipei was selected as the host city for the 2021 Rotary International Convention (RIC), an annually rotating global event. It is expected that 36,000 Rotarians, including over 10,000 global attendees, will join the Convention.5th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Jan Tonkin, New Zealand industry leader, steps into IAPCO President role
Summary:Mrs. Jan Tonkin, managing director of Auckland-based The Conference Company, will take up the presidency of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO). Jan was elected at the Association's annual General Assembly in Cape Town in February, and takes over from outgoing President Michel Neijmann for a two-year term.5th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The largest Asia Pacific liver conference took place in Tokyo
Summary:Over 4,200 experts in Hepatology from over 70 countries assembled in Tokyo for the 25th Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL). Of these 4,200, two thirds were overseas participants.31st Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Seoul expands support for Business Events
Summary:Seoul has launched a new comprehensive support programme for business events. The package expands Seoul’s programmes further enhancing qualified business events at every level from the planning stage to final event.31st Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Malaysia continues to prove its strength in hosting international medical congresses
Summary:Malaysia continues to make inroads into the medical meetings and healthcare arena with the current win bid of the 18th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS 2017) taking place in Kuala Lumpur, from 1 – 4 November 2017, with the topic “Mentoring the Modern Vascular Surgeon”.29th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Adelaide Convention Centre’s new West Building marks its first year with 560 events
Summary:Adelaide Convention Centre’s new West Building has marked its first year of operation by hosting 560 events over the 12 months, including 76 conferences which took over all or most of the entire Centre.23rd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Macau welcomes a new association to enhance destination promotion and industry standards
Summary:Macao welcomes a new association for professionals in the meetings, incentives and special events industry (MISE).17th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
A$19 million international medtech event secured for Sydney
Summary:Sydney is set to welcome the latest cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) global leaders and technology at an international conference secured for Australia. The New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres, and Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith, today jointly announced the high-profile win, worth more than A$19 million in direct expenditure for the State.15th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
ICC Sydney on track for December opening as exhibition centre takes shape
Summary:ICC Sydney opens in December 2016 with a Feeding Your Performance approach to catering, technology and connections with the city’s talent hubs, learning institutions and thought leaders. ICC Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW Government’s $3.4 billion revitalisation of Darling Harbour.9th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
New division to create stronger relationships with the government & industries of Malaysia
Summary:The Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB), Malaysia’s first bureau in driving the business events profession, has established a Government and Industry Relations (GIR) division to foster concrete relationships with government and local agencies across the country.4th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) celebrates 20 years of successful events with a fresh new look
Sub-Title:Next Level Events/Next Level VenueSummary:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is entering an exciting new era celebrating a remarkable milestone – 20 years of successful events, 20 years of experience and strong client service.4th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Malaysia honoured to host the World Cancer Congress and World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in 2018
Summary:The World Cancer Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur is expected to receive 3, 200 delegates from 115 countries; and contribute RM 30 million in economic impact to the national economy.2nd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Yokohama to host 2019 IEEE IGARSS
Summary:Yokohama has been chosen as the site for the 2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Last held in Tokyo in 1993, the conference returns to Japan after a 26-year hiatus.19th Feb, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
ICC Sydney announces 2017 exhibition season
Summary:Opening in December 2016, ICC Sydney confirmed 35 exhibition events today to launch its 2017 business events season.18th Feb, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Singapore Expo introduces complimentary, high-speed Wi-Fi system for faster, seamless connectivity
Summary:The Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre has raised the benchmark in Asia’s MICE industry by introducing Wi-Fimax, a new high-speed Wi-Fi system following an extensive upgrade to its infrastructure. With this enhanced system, all visitors to Singapore EXPO and its convention wing MAX Atria will enjoy a complimentary Wi-Fi service of up to 2 Mbps with immediate effect.5th Feb, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sarawak Convention Bureau appoints Ms. Amelia Roziman new General Manager, Marketing and Sales
Summary:As the Bureau continues its adventure to break glass ceilings in the business of business events, the team is proud to introduce Ms. Amelia Roziman as the newly appointed General Manager, Marketing and Sales - managing departments of Marketing, Sales, Bids and Communications.1st Feb, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
MEET TAIWAN has 2016 target of bringing 243,000 foreign MICE visitors to Taiwan
Summary:Taiwan’s MICE Promotion Program (MEET TAIWAN) found 2015 a fruitful year with exciting accomplishments. According to statistics released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Taiwan ranked 4th in Asia, exceeding Singapore, Thailand, and India.1st Feb, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Association executives strengthen their profession in the Philippines
Summary:Last December, PCAAE held its annual flagship event, the Third Association Executives’ Summit (AES3), in Manila gathering association professionals, managers, and leaders.27th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Coex to become the first Exhibition Centre to open Muslim prayer room in Korea
Summary:The Coex convention and exhibition centre will become the first of its kind in Korea to open dedicated facilities for its Muslim guests with the opening of its new prayer room next week.27th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau appoints new CEO
Summary:Penang State Government has appointed Mr Ashwin Gunasekeran as CEO to set up and head its Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), a non-profit organisation aimed at developing and growing the Malaysian city's MICE industry.14th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Headquarters Asia Pacific #24 is OUT!
Summary:In this issue of HQ Asia Pacific: an extensive interview of Kazuko Toda, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, UIA's views on change for associations, a profile of theAsia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA)... and more.13th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Opening of new convention facilities in Yokohama in 2020
Summary:Plans are underway for the construction of new convention facilities covering 20,000 sqm to be located adjacent to the PACIFICO Yokohama convention centre.13th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sarawak hosted one international conference every week of 2015 as SCB builds capability and investment in the state
Summary:Malaysia stepped-up in global recognition through a series of 52 internationally acclaimed conferences, which were hosted in the Land of the Hornbills. The conferences witnessed attendance of 15,830 delegates, amounting to direct delegate expenditure (DDE) of RM31.336 million. They also comprise a majority of the 59 conferences won by Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB).12th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
India's new exhibition makes it easy to reach out to the glamorous Indian MICE community
Summary:India’s potential for bringing large and spectacular events of all kind to international destinations is already huge – the market now gains further importance through the increasing economic weakness in the other BRIC markets and the strategic need of destinations from around the globe to secure future business in the MICE and wedding segment.8th Jan, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Association Profile: Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA)
Summary:Founded in 2012, Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) aspires to provide an international forum for sharing career development ideas and experience in the Asia-Pacific region with global perspectives.22nd Dec, 2015Category: - Magazine:Image:
Tokyo - Looking beyond 2020
Summary:Kazuko Toda, Director, Business Events Team, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, explains the strategy of Tokyo as an association destination and how the 2020 Olympics will leave a lasting legacy for meetings in the Japanese capital.22nd Dec, 2015Category: - Magazine:Image:
Slew of Prominent Congresses in Singapore for the First Time
Summary:Singapore will host several prominent medical congresses coming to Southeast Asia for the first time – two of these events are also making their Asian debuts.18th Dec, 2015Category: - Magazine:Image:
Tokyo Meeting Planner’s Guide 2016-2017
Summary:New edition of the comprehensive guide to assist organizers of global business meetings, conferences and exhibitions in the site selection and event planning process.18th Dec, 2015Category: - Magazine:Image:
Studio City’s in Macau wins the ‘Best New Venue Opening’ Award
Sub-Title:Recognized as the top-ranked new MICE venue in AsiaSummary:The new widely-acclaimed, cinematically-themed resort has been named the ‘Best New Venue Opening’ in the 2016 CEI Readers’ Choice Awards organised by CEI Asia magazine. This distinguished award recognizes Studio City’s excellence and success in its bespoke MICE services and facilities that have distinguished it within the industry.17th Dec, 2015Category: - Magazine:Image:
Korea Tourism Organization 2015 marketing campaign secures major upcoming MICE events
Summary:Korea has recently secured hosting duties for 7 major international congresses, set to bring 22,800 participants to the country between 2017 and 2021, as well as 9 corporate incentive tours for 2016, welcoming a further 40,000 visitors.9th Dec, 2015Category:
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