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EDITOR’S LETTER: The floor is now open
Anyone who first enters the working world will be hit with a harsh reality: that experience speaks louder than any…

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…

GLOBAL WATCH: ICCA stats have bureaux holding their breath
By BRAD FOSTER with initial reporting by GRAEME KEMLO While some convention bureaux anticipate they have done enough to maintain their…

TECHNOLOGY: An Appetite for interaction
Story by KRISTIE THONG With an endless stream of event apps popping up in the market, a new technology aims…

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,…

MALAYSIA: Sweet surrender to Sandakan
Story by SANDRA HERNANDEZ Sandakan has been Borneo Island’s best kept secret… until now. Life can get too busy and…

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…

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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…

WE ARE Y: The show, my stage
Story by LEILA BOTHAM A talented Gen Y in the ITB Asia team speaks of her desire to see more…

COUNTRY UPDATE: Thai hotel investments boom
Story by SIRIMA EAMTAKO The future is a picture of optimism for Thailand as several pending hospitality investment deals are…

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…

CAREER STRATEGIES: Through the grapevine
ANDREW CHANACI HR SolutionsCEO Gossip, a common source of unhappiness in the workplace, can be reduced if both management and…

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…