Fiji Launches New Tourism Identity

Fiji Tourism unveiled its new corporate identity to the world and a new ‘Matai Fiji Specialist’ travel agents’ loyalty program from its new headquarters in Nadi on Monday (Feb 9), embarking on a course that is expected to welcome more than 630,000 visitor

Weaker Pound Makes London More Affordable

It may be one of the world’s most expensive cities but in the wake of the world-wide economic downturn, the weakened UK pound is seeing hotels and shops slashing their prices in a bid to loosen people’s purse strings.

Mauritius Grows Australian MICE Market

Mauritius is aiming to win a larger share of the Australian MICE market in 2009 and beyond as the Indian Ocean nation continues to add new product on a luxury level.

UK Departure Tax To Double

The UK government is coming under fire for its ‘green’ decision to raise departure taxes from British Airports by up to $400.

Hawaii MICE Market Remains Buoyant

Hawaii remains strong in the short-term for the Australian incentive and conference market despite a significantly lower Australian dollar and uncertainty in global financial markets, according to leading US operators.

Falling Dollar Still Packs Punch in Fiji: Sofitel

Putting a positive spin on gloom laden economic news, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa director of conferencing sales, Natalie Brumniach, argues that now is the right time for event planners to look to Fiji for an incentive or conference deal — despite the drop

US Airline Urges Visitors To Check New Visa Regulations

Hawaiian Airlines has urged all intending travellers to the US to be aware of new immigration measures, which, from January 12, 2009, require visitors to obtain an official US Government travel authorisation prior to departure.

Cooks Islands Launch Australian Marketing Campaign

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation launched its new Australia marketing campaign on Wednesday (September 17) to highlight the region’s strong elements of romance, secluded escape, gentle immersion, my family, history and legends, connection to the envir

State of Emergency Lifted in Bangkok

Thailand’s MICE and tourism sectors sighed a breath of relief following yesterday’s (September 15) lifting of a two-week-old state of emergency in the capital Bangkok.

Bangkok MICE Shows Will Go Ahead: Organisers

TTG Asia Media, organisers of the IT&CMA & CTW Asia Pacific trade show held in Bangkok next month, are reassuring delegates that political unrest in Thailand is limited to specific areas and will not affect the planned show.

Thailand Tourism Moves To Stymie Cancellations

Tourism operators in Thailand are urging travellers to rethink cancelling visiting the Southeast Asian nation following the imposition of a state of emergency in Bangkok this week.

Thai MICE Sector Under Threat

Thailand’s share of the MICE market is under threat following the killing of a man and mass street protests in Bangkok that led to the imposition of a state of emergency in the capital on Tuesday (September 4).

Philippines Holds MICE Forum This Week

The Philippines will this week hosts a MICE forum that looks into the competitive advantage of regional MICE hubs and analyses their success stories to see how they beat the competition.

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