Chinese businesses become traveller-centric
THE centre of gravity for Chinese firms has shifted to employees, from management before, an evolution that is beneficial for meetings and incentives, according...
AACVB mulls stronger HQ set-up
NO decision has been made on the structure of the new Asian Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (AACVB) headquarters, a far more crucial...
US incentive travel rebounding: de Meyer
THE US incentive travel market, slowed down by the debt crisis in recent years, is on the rebound, albeit with smaller budgets, and Asia...
China urged to work on ‘soft’ aspects for incentives
CHINA is gaining prominence as an incentive destination for global companies with its developed infrastructure, ample scenic landscapes and steeped history, but industry players...
Langham enters Dubai with first-ever resort
LANGHAM Hospitality Group yesterday announced an agreement with DAS Real Estate to manage a resort in Dubai located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah.
Scheduled...
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...
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...
