March, 2013

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Turkey showcases its MICE facilities at GIBTM

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The post Turkey showcases its MICE facilities at GIBTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Turkey had a strong presence at the recently concluded Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi. Turkey showcases its MICE facilities. The heightened involvement from European players is supported by ‘Market Focus Spotlight’ networking sessions created at GIBTM especially for Europe and Asia highlights growing confidence in the MICE indust

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GIBTM kicks off in Abu Dhabi

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The post GIBTM kicks off in Abu Dhabi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. An overview of GIBTM 2013. The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) show commenced in Abu Dhabi with 70 new exhibitors, 265 expected key hosted buyers and 7,500 pre-scheduled onsite appointments as regional business travel surges. This year, the show space has increased 7% on 2012, with more than 35 countries participating and first-time destinations including Madrid, Serbia, Athens, Geo

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DWTC witnessed a 12.5% increase in visitor numbers

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The post DWTC witnessed a 12.5% increase in visitor numbers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai World Trade Centre for the year 2012 announced the performance for 2012 with more than 1.85 million visitors and circa 37,000 companies using the events as a trading, promotional and sales platform for the MENASA region. . Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Jumeirah showcases its MICE offerings

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The post Jumeirah showcases its MICE offerings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Jumeirah's Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition offering. Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will showcase its diverse and growing MICE in Abu Dhabi. The Group recorded a 15% increase in group room nights for 2012 compared to 2011, capitalising on the strength of its eight properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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UAE to participate in Oman’s UFI seminar

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The post UAE to participate in Oman’s UFI seminar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The GCC MICE industry might be showing a sustained growth over the years, but challenges facing the industry is also constantly on the rise, according to a senior industry official. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Director General of Expo Centre Sharjah, was speaking ahead of the UFI Open Seminar in the Middle East. .

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Oman Tourism to roll out new projects

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The post Oman Tourism to roll out new projects appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Oman’s Ministry of Tourism will highlight Oman’s growing reputation as a popular business tourism destination with its aggressive development of various meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) amenities, including the US$1.8bn Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre that is set to open in 2017. .

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Bangkok hotels missing MICE opportunities – report

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The post Bangkok hotels missing MICE opportunities – report appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Only 12.5% of hotels conducted a "thorough qualification" of the enquiry. Event sales teams at hotels in Bangkok need to improve their customer service in order to maximise potential revenues, a new report has found. Following a recent report by LRA Worldwide, which found that less than 20% of event sales teams in the Thai capital met industry standards, a new study by Bang

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Asian MICE industry lacks professionalism – report

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The post Asian MICE industry lacks professionalism – report appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A lack of personal contact was highlighted as one of the region's failings. A greater level of professionalism is needed in the Asia Pacific MICE industry, a new study has found. LRA Worldwide Inc has released the results of its 2012 MICE Performance Indicator (MPI) study, which assessed the effectiveness of MICE sales staff in 10 key markets across the Asia Pacific region.

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Moevenpick The Square looks to tap into GCC market

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The post Moevenpick The Square looks to tap into GCC market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square Dubai having recently launched in Dubai is very optimistic of the market. The well-space out property offers 180 units of 90 suites and 90 rooms. Guests have the option of choosing a Studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment and even garden apartments.

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STB confirms TravelRave return

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The post STB confirms TravelRave return appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB Asia forms part of TravelRave. Singapore’s annual TravelRave will return for its fourth edition this October, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has confirmed. Taking place from 21-25 October 2013, this year’s event will focus on staff development, with a focus on new training and recruitment initiatives at the Asia Travel Leaders’ Summit.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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MICE initiatives announced at Couples

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The post MICE initiatives announced at Couples appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Couples Resorts has opened up its Barbados resort to meetings and incentive groups this season. Couples Barbados, previously Casuarina Beach Club, is now open to host meetings, conferences and incentive groups with services including 24-hour food offering, free sports and unlimited brand drinks.

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ADCB looks at ICCA ranking

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The post ADCB looks at ICCA ranking appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Abu Dhabi has launched a new force to drive its business events ambitions forward as it looks for the emirate to be ranked by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) as among the world’s top 50 association meetings destinations in five years. .