Indian Train to Take MICE Market by Storm
Tempo Holidays is expecting big demand from the MICE sector, following the Australian launch of the Maharajas’ Express, India’s newest ultra-luxury train.
26 May, 2009International News
Convention Arrivals and Early Snowfall Buoy NZ Mice Market
New Zealand’s billion-dollar MICE sector is holding ground despite the economic downturn, with convention arrivals remaining steady and early snowfall expected to buoy incentive travel to that nation’s world-famous ski fields.
21 May, 2009NZ PM Vows Easier Trans-Tasman Travel: Special Report
The streamlining of customs and immigration between Australia and New Zealand is gaining momentum, with a major announcement by both governments set for August, according to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
14 May, 2009Mini-Resort Opens for Private Hire on Thai Island
A six-bedroom villa styled along the lines of an exclusive boutique resort has opened on Koh Samui Island available for private hire for accommodation or events.
12 May, 2009NZ Golf Resort to Host Stellar Re-Launch Party and Famil
Terrace Downs — a world-class golf resort on New Zealand’s south island — will hold a series of events on Friday (May 15) to mark the launch of an international-grade rugby field, an outdoor restaurant and other new facilities.
12 May, 2009Pakistan Minister Makes Plea for Tourism
The head of Pakistan tourism has called upon a meeting of travel professionals in Macau to help drive business and leisure tourism in his country..
7 May, 2009Thailand Offers Free Travel Insurance
Foreign visitors to Thailand will receive limited travel insurance at no cost as part of an aggressive plan to repair the county’s reputation as a preferred destination for leisure and business tourism.
30 April, 2009South Australia to Score New Aquatic Centre
Adelaide moved one step closer to becoming world swimming’s latest destination yesterday (Apr 29) after the South Australian Government awarded a contract to build the State Aquatic Centre.
30 April, 2009Australian and Turkish Tourism Providers Get Together for MICE
With Turkey gaining momentum as an incentive destination for Australian groups, Mercury Silver Aviation (MSA) has pulled of an industry coup, by signing the country’s Koptur Tourism business as its launch client.
30 April, 2009Fiji Tourism Chiefs Upbeat About Australia
Tourism Fiji remains confident of inbound numbers rising in 2009 despite Australian arrivals falling 29 per cent in the first two months of the year.
30 April, 2009Macau Flight Cuts Paint Grim Picture for ex-Australia MICE
The ex-Australia MICE market to Macau is expected to contract in coming months following Viva Macau Airlines’ plan to decrease Sydney flights from late May.
28 April, 2009Conference Market Turns to Bali: Special Report
Airlines, hotels and tour operators are labelling Bali as one of the hot spots for overseas Australian conferences as the Indonesian holiday island becomes more affordable for groups by the month.
28 April, 2009Thailand’s MICE Sector in Tatters
Thailand’s MICE sector is in tatters following recent civil unrest and the imposition of a State of Emergency, with companies and organisations around the globe cancelling, putting on ice or moving events to neighbouring countries.
21 April, 2009Melbourne Consultant Helps Reinvent Macau for MICE
A Melbourne-based MICE consultancy firm is change Macau’s image from a haven for gamblers to a premier destination for business tourism.
16 April, 2009See Copenhagen For Free with Scandinavian
All Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) passengers flying to Copenhagen in April and May 2009 will receive a free Copenhagen Card, courtesy of the carrier.
7 April, 2009Fiji Tourism Survives on MICE: Special Report
In a special report, HM magazine editor James Wilkinson looks at Fiji’s MICE market, which remains as a result of continuing interest for the hosting of small and medium size events from Austrlaia and New Zealand.
31 March, 2009Solomon Islands Targets 20,000 Visitors
In this week’s instalment of citizen journalism, Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau general manager, Michael Tokuru, says his country will weather the economic stsorm on the back of its most important source of holidaymakers — Austrlaia.
30 March, 2009Marriott London Gatwick Takes Off
Marriott International has launched its new contemporary Courtyard brand in the UK with the opening of the 218-room Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport with an introductory rate of $144 per night.
26 March, 2009QE2 Dubai Project Takes in Water But Stays Afloat
Dubai’s state-owned developer Nakheel has denied ongoing rumours it will sink a plan to turn the QE2 into a luxury hotel moored alongside the Palm Jumeirah artificial island in the United Arab Emirites.
17 March, 2009Style Guru Inspires Delegates at Meetings Africa Launch
The ‘Guru of Cool,’ international trends expert Daniel Levine, gave an inspirational talk on social trends that will save the travel sector from economic oblivion at the launch of Meetings Africa at Johannesburg on Friday (Feb 27).
3 March, 2009
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