Press Room

2014

MICE Media Familiarisation Trip of Tokyo – Invitation by the Mori Building Company

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Japan’s most established property management firm, the Mori Building Company, is in the midst of transforming the city of Tokyo. This is through its plan of creating a compact city...

Invitation to Lunch at the Chef’s Table of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

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It is not always that one gets to lunch at the Chef’ table and it is a delight to do so. A small group of media representatives had the opportunity...

MICE Media Tour of Seoul – Your Complete Convention City

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According to the 2013 country and city ranking statistics report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Seoul is ranked 9th place - moving up eight places from the...

IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific 2014 Kicks Off With Larger and Stronger Industry Support

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This year’s show opened with over 800 exhibiting delegates comprising of loyal returning exhibitors and new destinations such as Cambodia and Switzerland. The Thai pavilion as usual, remains the biggest...

Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce Host the 28th CACCI Conference

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This year, members of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry or CACCI, are looking beyond 2020 with the region as the engine for sustainable growth. Along this...

MICE Business in Thailand Returns to Normal – TCEB Organises a Familiarisation Tour of Bangkok and Khon Kaen

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To quote SekWannamethee, director general of the department of information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand in a press conference, “The situation in Thailand is now...

China Shenzhen International Tourism Expo 2014

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The exhibition is scheduled to be held from November 6 to 8 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. It will bring together exhibitors from 60 countries covering Asia, Africa,...

Strong Support for the 34th ASEAN Tourism Forum to be Hosted in Myanmar Next Year

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Industry response for next year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) has been positive, with over 350 TRAVEX (travel exchange) booths contracted, and some 550 applications for the Hosted Buyers Programme. The...

Table-Top Format for the Second Installment of the IT&CM India

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Once again domestic and international corporate travel managers and MICE professionals from around the world were brought together in Delhi for another of the IT&CM series. Exhibitors from Japan were...

A New Meeting with Taiwan

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MEET TAIWAN, a pilot programme designed to promote Taiwan as a MICE destination was unveiled in August at the Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event saw representatives from six...

India to Host the IT&CM 2014 in Delhi

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The international MICE business, education and networking event will be held in Delhi from August 19 to 21. It promises exhibitors the opportunity to sell their inbound and outbound and...

More Than a Century Old Theatre in Kuala Lumpur – Panggung Bandaraya Stages Play on History of Kuala Lumpur

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The producer of the show, Ms Tiara Jacqueline, describes the cultural musical show entitled MUD as a performance that showcases the rich culture and heritage of Kuala Lumpur, reflecting the...

MICE Asia Pacific Exhibition 2014

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The exhibition brings together for two days Asia's leading MICE organisers to meet and network with the region's leading hotels, venues, event suppliers, and technology providers. Over 5000 event professionals...

Myanmar’s First Real Estate and Urban Build Conference

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A three-day event, it will be held in Yangon from May 26 to 28 and is expected to attract over 200 urban planners, architects, developers, building users, capital investors and...

Partners of the Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Award 2014

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In a ceremony and luncheon held on April 24, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib unveiled the trophy which will be awarded to recipients of the...

Corporate Travel World (CTW) to Establish a China Edition in Shanghai

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A fully fledged conference programme of structured procurement sessions with suppliers and networking opportunities will be made available to Chinese corporate travel professionals, as of next year. This newly launched...

IT&CM China 2014 Appreciation of Media Affiliates

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The 8th installment of the leading International MICE Event in China, IT&CM was held from April 15 to 17 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Media who...

World of Accor Expo 2014 at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar

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Opened early last year, the property is situated in the commercial and entertainment hub of Bangsar - a township on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, also known for its affluent...

An Evening of Māori Culture in Kuala Lumpur

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A cocktail reception was organised by Tourism New Zealand at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence in Kuala Lumpur, to introduce tourism products from the country, and promote Māori arts...

Industry Experts Share Business Tourism Knowledge and Insights on How to Boost Your Conference Budget at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s 9th Association Seminar

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Leading professional conference organisers (PCOs), decision-makers of national associations and industry professionals in Malaysia, were invited to share their knowledge and experience on international best practices in delivering successful meetings...

Nominations for the Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2014 are Now Open

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Once again people and commercial businesses related to the tourism sector, as well as stakeholders in this industry who have actively shown excellence over the past years in promoting Kuala...

Touring the Sites of Kuala Lumpur on Horse-Drawn Carriage

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Now there is another reason for you to visit Kuala Lumpur. The City Hall has introduced a novel way to view the historical landmarks, tourist attractions, parks and gardens of...

Discovering MICE at the Luxury Golf and Resort Escape of Mission Hills China

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Mission Hills China (comprising of properties in Haikou, Shenzhen and Dongguan), is already recognised as having the world’s largest golf club by the Guinness World Records, as well as winner of...

International Buyers See Uptrend in Demand for the Greater China Region – IT&CM China Buyer Registrations Reach All-Time High

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Registrations for IT&CM China have risen in recent months leading up to the international MICE event in China. Spurred by growing interest in international buying demand for China and the...

Tap into Asia’s most Dynamic Market and Business Opportunities at Guangzhou MICE & Leisure Tourism Fair 2014

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International Congress and Convention Association have forecasted that China is likely to become a primary MICE destination in the 21st century. Although China’s MICE industry is in the infancy, it...

Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 2014 with a Full Program of Activities

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Several exciting events and festivals are lined up in Kuala Lumpur for 2914 combining art, culture sports and shopping. Visitors worldwide are invited to the city to experience the beat...

China Reigns among the MICE Industry’s Top Buying Market – Exhibitors Return to IT&CM China 2014

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The rapid expansion of China’s MICE market continues to draw more international companies in this growing industry. According to a 2011 Global Meetings Procurement Agency HelmsBriscoe report, the value of...