PATA Makes Changes to Focus on HCD and CSR

May 17, 2013

The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association's increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications....more >>

Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum receives Europa Nostra Awards

May 17, 2013

The Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum (Germany) is one of the winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards....more >>

IMEX and London launches new IMEXLive online to give industry pro’s remote ‘window’ on the...

May 15, 2013

With support from London’s official CVB London & Partners (formerly known as Visit London), meeting and events industry professionals who can’t attend the IMEX trade show in Frankfurt this May 21- 23 will now have the chance to view the show remotely from their office PC or mobile device. ...more >>

Philippines Won the New Frontiers Award 2013 of ATM

May 15, 2013

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), travel and tourism exhibition in the Middle East, has named the Philippines as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2013 during a special seminar event held on the second day of the show....more >>

South Africa voted top dream destination

May 14, 2013

South Africa has beaten six other sought after world destinations to take the coveted top spot in travel-related social network, Wayn's recent dream destination competition....more >>

19th Edition of MITM Americas in Guadalajara, Mexico

May 14, 2013

The 19th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, will take place in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico from October 2nd to 4th 2013, sponsored by Guadalajara’s Convention Bureau....more >>

International association sector shows significant growth

May 14, 2013

With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market....more >>

German Convention Bureau sets its sights on South America as an increasingly important growth...

May 11, 2013

With the expected growth of South American travel in the coming years, the German Convention Bureau (GCB) launched new marketing efforts in the region to entice South American businesses to consider Germany for future meetings and events. ...more >>

Louvre Abu Dhabi marks a new construction milestone

May 11, 2013

Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first of three museums developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) on Saadiyat Island, recently reached its first major construction milestone, with the concrete being poured for one of the four piers that are to hold its dome, planned to have 180m in diameter....more >>

UAE bucks Middle Eastern post-Arab Spring tourism decline

May 10, 2013

International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists delegates heard today at the latest WTM Vision Conference - Dubai held at Reed Travel Exhibition’s event Arabian Travel Market....more >>

MICE-Contact Career News: MCB appoints Director of Business Development in the US

May 10, 2013

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has appointed Jaclyn Weinstein to the new position of Director of Business Development, North America, Chief Executive Officer Karen Bolinger announced....more >>

MICE-Contact Career News: HRG appoints new General Manager for HRG Singapore

May 08, 2013

HRS has appointed Joana Yap as the General Manager for HRG Singapore, effective 1 August 2013. She will be taking over the role from Greg James, who will be retiring at the end of July following nine successful years with the company.

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MICE-Contact Career News: AIME and CIBTM welcome new event director

May 08, 2013

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqui Timmins as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) and the China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM)....more >>

Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau launches a New Convention City Brand

May 08, 2013

Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced the new branding of Yokohama as Japan’s premier international convention city. “Japan’s First Port of Call” was designated as the selling message for Yokohama. ...more >>

AIBTM and ICCA deliver insight into North American Meeting Buyers

May 07, 2013

The Association education stream delivered at AIBTM will kick off on June 11 at 9:30am with a session dedicated to helping attendees understand the North American Meeting Buyer which will take place in room W194 at McCormick Place....more >>