2015

Taiwan was once better known for making semi conductors, has made its mark in the manufacturing of bicycles and bicycle parts as early as 1970s; and now light electric vehicles. The country’s exports of these products have over the years, steadily increased. Today throughout Taipei, you can find bicycle lanes, bike sharing stations and helmet-clad commuters. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) invited media from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan to visit Taipei in conjunction with the island’s annual cycle show and the first race of the Tour de Taipei.

Members of the media had the opportunity to meet professional exhibition organisers from some of Taiwan’s top companies such as Bosstar International Co, ChanChao International Co, K & A International Co, Top Link International and Supperline International Entreprise Co. This as well as witness the signing of memorandum of understanding between Makuhari Messe and TAITRA. A meeting was also organised at the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan with Mr David Hsu, the Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Trade.

At the same time, a trip to Kaohsiung to visit the city’s biggest exhibition venue, the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center which opened mid last year; and the more established International Convention Center Kaohsiung where a briefing was held by Mr Jason Cheng, Deputy Director General of Kaohsiung City Government’s Economic Development Bureau.

Official Opening of the Taipei Cycle 2015

Meeting with Professional Exhibition Organisers

Signing of MOU between Makuhari Messe and TAITRA

Briefing at the Minsitry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan by the Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Trade Mr David Hsu

Visit to International Convention Center Kaohsiung and Kaohsiung Exhibition Center

The New Kaohsiung Library

Night Cruise on the Love River in Kaohsiung

The publisher and editorial board of MICE in Asia, would like to thank TAITRA for the familiarisation tour of Taipei and Kaohsiung.

The second annual Asia Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (AMITE) will be held on July 1 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in conjunction with the Fifth Annual Singapore MICE Forum (SMF) organised by SACEOS.  Buyers of AMITE 2015 are invited to attend the opening of the event.

AMITE is the Asian edition of the Global Meetings & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE)  portfolio which is one the world’s leading MICE exchange programmes that has served the industry for the past 10 years.  It is produced by Questex Hospitality + Travel in partnership with the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS).

In addition to guaranteed and scheduled one-to-one meetings between buyers and reputable suppliers, AMITE 2015 will offer participants networking opportunities including a welcome cocktail reception and gala dinner.

Participation at AMITE 2015 is limited to buyers and suppliers.  For more information, please visit questexevents.net/AMITE.

MICE in Asia is a media partner of AMITE 2015.

One of Malaysia’s longest established trade associations formed in 1837 has been a staunch supporter of the best ethical standards in business. At the same time, MCCI has also developed, and promoted its own Code of Business Conduct for adoption by its members, who may not already have their own established code. “The award is the first of such undertaken by the private sector for ethical business to recognise companies, who stand out as the best models of governance and anti corruption excellence,” said the president of MICCI, Simon Whitelaw at a press conference to launch the award.

Working together with the global organisation, Ethical Alliance as the knowledge partner, the award recognises businesses which exemplify a strong commitment to business excellence and to the highest standards of civic and social responsibilities, integrity, compliance and ethical conduct in Malaysia. According to a statement by MICCI, introducing this national corporate ethics award is a move by Chamber of Commerce, to be more proactive in the engagement of corporate ethics development in the country.

The Chamber of Commerce has close to 1,000 corporate members that represent not only Malaysia, but over 30 countries. It is also widely recognised in the country, as one of the most active advocates for the business community.

In a survey conducted on trade and public visitors of the event, showed 22 percent which is over 2,700 of the trade visitors; and 30 percent about 22,590 of the public visitors registered interest in sports tourism. Officially launched last year, the travel theme of the sports tourism are dedicated to sports enthusiasts, families and those who would like to incorporate sports elements in their holidays.

ITE & MICE exhibitors which comprises of tourism boards, attractions, hotels, resorts, agents and airlines, will now feature more on sports tourism through their products, displays and seminars. This can include cycling in Taiwan, hiking in Switzerland, skiing in Japan, diving and water sports in island paradises.

ITE & MICE 2015, which co-locates the 29th ITE (leisure) and the 10th ITE MICE, will be held from June 11 to 14, 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event has the support of China National Tourism Administration, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, Macau Government Tourists Office, associations of travel trade and MICE industries in Hong Kong and neighbouring areas.

For more details please visit www.itehk.com.

The ninth Installment of the international MICE event will be held from April 14 to 15 at Shanghai Exhibition & Convention Center of International Sourcing. This year, the event expects an attendance of 3,000 MICE professionals from sectors including DMCs, PCOs, corporate travel and associations, some 400 hosted delegates, over 10,000 business appointments as well as over 60 businesses, education and networking sessions.

Once again organised by TTG Events, together with CITS International M.I.C.E , a wholly owned subsidiary of CITS (China International Travel Service) and MP International. The event has also the support of the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA), Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Industries Association (SCEIA), Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Society of Incentive Travel Executives (Site) China chapter.

More information is available at www.itcmchina.com.

The ninth Installment of the international MICE event will be held from April 14 to 15 at Shanghai Exhibition & Convention Center of International Sourcing. This year, the event expects an attendance of 3,000 MICE professionals from sectors including DMCs, PCOs, corporate travel and associations, some 400 hosted delegates, over 10,000 business appointments as well as over 60 businesses, education and networking sessions.

Once again organised by TTG Events, together with CITS International M.I.C.E , a wholly owned subsidiary of CITS (China International Travel Service) and MP International. The event has also the support of the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA), Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Industries Association (SCEIA), Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Society of Incentive Travel Executives (Site) China chapter.

More information is available at www.itcmchina.com.