Mice News
New head of MICE sales in UK for Atlantis, the Palm
With over 18 years’ experience in international sales, Chris Jordan will strengthen Atlantis, the Palm’s UK and European market relationship at a key time for the iconic resort.
ACE of MICE exhibition to return to Istanbul this month
Turkey is preparing for the return of the ACE of MICE show, set to take place at the Istanbul Convention Centre later this month. Hosted by Tourism Media Group, the event is designed to bolster the meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions sector in the region.
P&J Live prepares to debut in Aberdeen, Scotland
P&J Live is at the heart of the TECA complex, which is being constructed by Robertson Group, and will provide a new world-class facility for Scotland close to Aberdeen International Airport. The 12,500-capacity main arena will host conferences, exhibitions and music concerts, and is already attracting major artists and events to the city.
Mice Show Asia set to debut in Singapore in October
Messe Berlin (Singapore) will be organising the inaugural Mice Show Asia 2019 in Singapore. The three-day business-to-business travel trade show will take place from October 16th-18th at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands.
Adelaide to host Tourism Australia MICE conference in December
Adelaide, South Australia will host Australia’s top trade event in December 2015. Called Dreamtime, the Tourism Australia MICE conference brings more than 100 of the world’s top level travel buyers, including agents, incentives houses and companies that book incentive programs and events, to Australia for a five-day experience. The first two days are spent touring the host city and meeting with local tourism and business event operators.
GIBTM: Five-fold increase in Middle East MICE bookings to Thailand
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation), or TCEB, highlighted the importance of the Middle East region, during an announcement at the Gulf Incentive Business Travel Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition currently being held in Abu Dhabi.
MICE to grow in Sri Lanka
With the dawn of permanent peace MICE arrivals have been increasing in Sri Lanka in the last 3 threes and they will continue to grow. Around 11 percent of the total visitors into Sri Lanka represent the (MICE) segment and currently it stands over 100,000 with a 5-10 increase annually.
Gulf MICE infrastructure investment means business
The new MICE-related facilities opening across the region will support the industry’s projected growth, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman as three of the key markets delivering this major infrastructure boom according to Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), the organiser of the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM).
Pacific World increase their presence in strategic MICE markets
Pacific World, the global DMC, Event Management and PCO company, have announced the appointment of a new Sales Representative for Brazil. The appointment of Cristina Alcantara supports Pacific World’s drive to strengthen their sales efforts in strategic MICE markets, and to expand their current Events Management and PCO centres across the globe.
Record MICE Travelers to Thailand in 2012
Following a buoyant year for Thailand’s MICE industry the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) or TCEB is confident of continuing growth in 2013. MICE visitor numbers to Thailand in 2012 reached 895,224, exceeding TCEB’s target for the year. Asia market represents 65 percent of all MICE travelers.
Prince Tokyo MICE City evolves even further
As Shinagawa Station is rapidly growing as Tokyo’s new front gate, the PRINCE TOKYO MICE CITY Project drives the Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotels Takanawa, Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (Location: 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku ) and Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Location: 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku) to grow as the Japanese capital’s premier MICE destination. The convenient location in a very connected hub, rich MICE resources and excellent service - all ensures an experience that will exceed the expectations of event organisers.
TCEB and FTI join forces to boost domestic MICE market
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) or TCEB , represented by Mr. Thongchai Sridama, TCEB President, joins forces with the Federation of Thai Industries, represented by Mr. Payungsak Chartsutipol, FTI Chairman.