CRN adds members, widens reach
- MICE News
- Saturday, 26 May 2012
The Congress Rental Network (CRN) has reported a strong 2012 Q1, adding new business and increasing its membership in new regions.
4.6pc hike in Hong Kong MICE arrivals
- MICE News
- Saturday, 26 May 2012
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) says in the first quarter of 2012, the destination received more than 300,000 overnight MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) visitor arrivals, 4.6 per cent more than in the same period last year.
Aust cargo down, but more passengers flew in March
- BTN News
- Saturday, 26 May 2012
There were 4.71 million passengers carried on Australian domestic airlines (including regional operators) in March 2012, an increase of two per cent on March 2011.
New airport IT will improve everything for everyone - Unisys
- BTN News
- Saturday, 26 May 2012
IT company Unisys says mobility will be the most disruptive IT trend to impact airport operations this decade, changing the way airports engage with air travellers and enablingmore efficient monitoring, management and effective use of the continually-changing real-time data involved in running an airport.
Airport revamp report covers all bases
- BTN News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
Travel technology provider Amadeus has published ‘Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem’, which identifies consumer frustrations with today’s airport experience and maps how airports will re-invent themselves up to 2025, with new operating models driving revenues beyond traditional aviation income.
Asia World appoints Australasian rep
- BTN News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
Bangkok-based destination management company Asia World (AW) has appointed Sydney-based Aviation and Tourism International its representative for Australia and New Zealand.
Power of 10 study sees challenges ahead
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
A new study into the global meetings and events industry sees continuing global economic uncertainty, plus the cost of staying technologically relevant and shorter business cycles as major challenges facing the sector.
Breakfast workshop to promote Abu Dhabi
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
The Sydney office of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has hired Kate Brown to assist in driving business and leisure tourists to the destination and she will host a MICE workshop on Wednesday 06 June to help educate the sector.
25,000 tipped to attend Italian lifestyle event
- BTN News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
A celebration of ‘all things Italian’ to be staged in Melbourne, Australia's Royal Exhibition Building from 10 – 12 August will feature food, wine, fashion, sports, tourism, arts and crafts.
MyCEB appoints GainingEdge
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
GainingEdge has been appointed sales representative Australia and New Zealand for the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).
Attractions meet will have 100+ categories
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
More than 4,500 buyers and sellers from around the world will gather in Hong Kong in June to participate in Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2012.
BESydney revamps for efficiency, growth
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has revised its corporate restructure to enhance future business event opportunities for Sydney.
TCEB aims for ISO 20121 by July
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 May 2012
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is collaborating with SGS to introduce the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems for MICE.
