Bureau Briefs

Bureaus turn to double bill trade show THAILAND – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Tourism New Zealand, Fukuoka Convention…

NEWS

Brand USA reaches out at ITB Regional – As Asian outbound tourism continues to grow, the last quarter of 2013…

Q&A: Strength in numbers

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau president, Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, speaks of the country’s MICE triumphs and a 2014 further strengthened by…

Q&A: In the great outdoors

Sarawak’s portfolio of eco-tourism and culture-centric activity options makes it ideal as an incentive travel destination, but a glaring misconception…

COVER STORY: In the pink

Japan winning the bid to host the 2020 Olympics is an encouragement to its government and relevant stakeholders, as the…

THAILAND: Marching forward

Sporadic political conflicts have become commonplace in Thailand, but MICE business continues to flourish as the country grows into a…

MALAYSIA: A resounding rAWr

Players in Malaysia’s business events sector have gotten the recognition they deserve in the first awards ceremony dedicated to MICE…

TRENDING: It’s in the elements

Countries with top-notch MICE facilities and entertainment remain popular incentive destinations, but destinations offering a raw, novel charm are starting…

TRENDING: Events that pop!

The ephemeral nature of pop-up events often lures big numbers and big expectations. In this edition, we quiz three experts…

PROFILE: Women of Inspiration

Eyes opened Currently the director of sales and marketing for Moevenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket, Ailin Wong oversees…

VENUE UPDATE

Hitting refresh Vietnam – Park Hyatt Saigon will be undergoing a luxury upgrade of all facilities and guestrooms in 2014…

PEOPLE

Compiled by Gina Sin CATHERINE LEE DUSIT FUDU HOTELS AND RESORTS VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING, CHINA China – Dusit…