BUREAU BRIEFS

Spotlight cast on Central Coast Vietnam VIETNAM A new initiative known as the Central Coast Vietnam Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO)…

NEWS: In brief

13 Macau hotels to take part in monthly Earth Hour MACAU 13 hotels in Macau are now committed to making…

NEWS: Switched on

By KRISTIE THONG A new survey has found more companies using interactive event technology as a way to gain insights…

NEWS: Two-way allure

Story by KRISTIE THONG  Australia may be keen to attract Asian buyers, but its Asian counterparts are just as eager…

Q&A: Our golden age of travel

Story by KRISTIE THONG NICHLAS MARATOS STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING OPERATIONS ASIA PACIFIC Starwood's…

Q&A: Off the map

SELINA GROCOTT PACIFIC WORLD, REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA The fuel behind Pacific World’s strategic expansion into South Korea…

COVER STORY: Local flavour

Story by KRISTIE THONG The young but formidable Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau believes an emphasis on the rich Malaysian…

CASE STUDY: Success through diversity

Name Of Event: Navitas Global Business Partners Conference Organiser: The Events Authority Type: Conference Client: Navitas Ltd Venue: Shangri-La Hotel,…

ITINERARY: Sarawak style

Compiled by SARAWAK CONVENTION BUREAU Wonder how you can get the most out of Sarawak? Here’s a sample itinerary of…

AUSTRALIA: Top end innovation

Story by EDWINA STORIE The Northern Territory’s capital of Darwin – Australia’s gateway to Asia – is a quiet achiever for…

AUSTRALIA MEET & EAT

Compiled by EDWINA STORIE Diamond at the Crown Everything the famous Australian chef Neil Perry touches turns to gold. But…

CASE STUDY: Street style Melbourne

Name Of Event: 2013 AIME Welcome Reception Organiser: DG global Creative Event Agency Type: Networking event Client: Melbourne Convention Bureau Venue: Showtime Events…

MACAU: Up the stakes

Story by KRISTIE THONG with initial reporting by BRAD FOSTER Macau’s unrivalled reputation as the top gaming market combines undying…

THAILAND: Sleaze no more?

Story by SIRIMA EAMTAKO While Pattaya has clinched the recognition as a MICE City alongside its counterparts Bangkok, Chiang Mai…

PROFILE: Women of inspiration

By SIRIMA EAMTAKO PANGA VATHANAKUL ROYAL CLIFF HOTELS GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR Joy of a luxury hotel pioneer Visionary Thai hotelier…

PEOPLE

Compiled by GINA SIN JESSIE KHOO DIRECTOR OF SALES PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE SINGAPORE Jessie Khoo is the new director of…

HOW TO: Find the voice

DAVID LIM CERTIFIED SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL FOR MICENET ASIA     A speaker with the right expertise may be the determinant…

VENUE UPDATE

Compiled by KRISTIE THONG Boutique city experience THAILAND Luxury hotel Hansar Bangkok’s new offering brings a new events space combining…

TASTE MAKERS: A fine brew

Story by KRISTIE THONG Southeast Asia’s booming tea and coffee culture sees its first trade exhibition held in Singapore last month.…

CURTAIN CALL: Cash that thought

Compiled by KRISTIE THONG Meet the varied personalities behind some of micenet ASIA’s valued contributors, faced with a burning question: What…