MICE

Myanmar, Thailand to further cooperate in trade promotion

Yangon – Myanmar and Thailand will further cooperate in trade promotion and developing MICE – meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, Myanmar’s biggest business organization, UMFCCI, revealed on Thursday.Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Yangon between the Union of Myanmar … Continue reading Myanmar, Thailand to further cooperate in trade promotion

Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry

Canberra – The Australian government played down the impact of Russia’s import ban on agricultural products from Australia, saying Australian agriculture “remains strong”. A joint statement by Australian Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb and Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce expressed … Continue reading Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry

IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined

Singapore – Expert speakers, from various industries such as Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Indian Tea Association, International Congress and Convention (ICCA), Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts among others, will be presenting topics catered specifically … Continue reading IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined

Japan issues recall after rat poison found in Vietnamese fish imports

Tokyo – Packages of frozen fish from Vietnam containing rat poison were found by a seafood importer in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, with a recall issued nationwide, officials from Imura Industry said Thursday. The seafood importer said that frozen dried … Continue reading Japan issues recall after rat poison found in Vietnamese fish imports

Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017

Paris – A new study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) reveals that mobile bookings are set to climb steeply over the next decade, reaching 25% of online transactions by 2017. CWT’s research also predicts that mobile bookings will more than … Continue reading Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017

MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

Seoul – Seoul now ranks 4th place worldwide as a convention destination in the 2013 International Meetings Statistics Report released last week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). Since 2010, the city has remained in the UIA world top … Continue reading MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

IT&CM India: Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Official Hotel

New Delhi – Joining IT&CM India as the Official Hotel for this year’s MICE and luxury travel event is Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi. The hotel will provide 130 rooms as accommodation for all delegates including domestic, international hosted buyers and media … Continue reading IT&CM India: Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Official Hotel