Yearly Archives: 2014
Waldorf Astoria to open at iconic Jerusalem site in 2015
HILTON Worldwide has announced it will open Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem in 2015 on the site of the former Palace Hotel, which last served...
Suzhou’s Taihu steps into MICE terrain
THE industrial powerhouse of Suzhou is keen to fortify its presence in the MICE market, with latest efforts zeroing in on Taihu, a scenic...
New partnership to grow German traffic to China
Pacific World and German MICE specialist, Eberhard v. Forstner DESTINATIONS+more, have come together to leverage the growing demand for China as a destination for...
Tigerair launches Singapore-Xi’an route from May
TIGERAIR Singapore yesterday announced the launch of direct flights from Singapore to Xi'an city, its ninth Chinese destination, from May 15.
The thrice-weekly flights will...
Tokyo to welcome first Ascott serviced residence
ASCOTT is bringing its Ascott The Residence brand to Tokyo through a master lease agreement with Japanese real estate developer Mitsubishi Estate Company (MEC).
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TCEB to arrest decline in Chinese business
THE Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is rolling up its sleeves to arrest a decline from the China market as a result of...
Chinese MICE demand dips for Malaysia
MALAYSIAN inbound MICE operators specialising in the Chinese market have reported many booking cancellations from April onwards, as search for the missing Malaysia Airlines'...
Associations at a crossroads
ASSOCIATIONS are at a critical crossroads as the baby-boomers for whom they were built are now retiring, leaving a void not just in terms...
China sees growing potential for corporate and association events
ALTHOUGH government meetings are still among the top source markets for China's MICE industry, the Chinese government's austerity drive has taken a bite out...
Jetstar Asia launches web check-in service in Hong Kong
JETSTAR Asia has launched in Hong Kong a web check-in service allowing customers without check-in bags or visa requirements to skip the queues and...
