TTG Awards: Best Western “Best Mid-Range Hotel”
Bangkok – At the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards, which took place in Bangkok last night, Best Western International once again took the title of ‘Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand’, as voted for by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG … Continue reading TTG Awards: Best Western “Best Mid-Range Hotel”
Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
Hanoi – Vietnam inaugurated its largest factory to produce steel from iron ore in northern Lao Cai province, some 250 km northwest of capital Hanoi on Sunday.Lao Cai Cast Iron and Steel Plant, a joint venture between Vietnam Steel Corporation, Lao … Continue reading Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
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
Top 10 Insider Tips for meeting planners
Brussels – The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has released their top ten “insider tips” for meeting planners. The tips include advice on venue selection, connectivity, social media, negotiating rates, and budgeting tips with contributions from the IACC community.1) Delegate … Continue reading Top 10 Insider Tips for meeting planners
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
IT&CM India 2014: Euromic on Board
Delhi – Euromic, one of the world’s most expansive group of destination management companies, is now on board IT&CM India 2014. Executive Director, Christophe Verstraete: “India is the third fastest growing global economy, and well positioned for an un-paralleled development … Continue reading IT&CM India 2014: Euromic on Board
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