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.
Last December, PCAAE held its annual flagship event, the Third Association Executives’ Summit (AES3), in Manila gathering association professionals, managers, and leaders.
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.
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.
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.
Plans are underway for the construction of new convention facilities covering 20,000 sqm to be located adjacent to the PACIFICO Yokohama convention centre.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
New edition of the comprehensive guide to assist organizers of global business meetings, conferences and exhibitions in the site selection and event planning process.
Recognized as the top-ranked new MICE venue in Asia
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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.
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.
ICC Sydney’s contemporary design celebrates Sydney’s temperate weather and natural environment with sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline through glass facades and from balconies throughout the venue.
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.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB announced the latest developments of Thailand’s business events industry, with the 2015 fiscal year delivering double-digit growth for both business events traveller numbers and earnings.
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.
Set to kick-off on Friday, November 13 at Seoul City Hall and the Plaza Hotel, the MICE-focused week aims to create local public interest in MICE and to raise awareness of the MICE industry as a high-value sector for both the economy and in job creation.
In this issue of HQ Asia-Pacific: a portrait of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE), a report on PCMA’s Global Professionals conference GloPro Asia Pacific, an interview of Lyn Lewis-Smith, CEO of Business Events Sydney... and much more.
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