Tag: IT&CMA
New Zealand ups Asian pursuit at IT&CMA debut
HAVING previously targeted its attention on the leisure sector, Tourism New Zealand is rolling out dedicated efforts to woo more MICE business from South-east...
Japan a hot draw for Thai, Malaysian incentives
Japan's recent visa waiver for Thai and Malaysian nationals has raised the country's allure as an incentive destination, according to planners in Thailand and...
More corporates flying LCCs
Companies' continued quest to keep travel costs down has resulted in a greater adoption of budget flights among business travellers.
A Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT)...
AirAsia X spurs more demand for Sri Lanka
OUTBOUND tour operators from Malaysia are predicting stronger meeting and incentive demand for Sri Lanka following AirAsia X's commencement of four-weekly services between Kuala...
Penang stocks up on new CVB, hardware to draw MICE
PLANS are underway to set up a state-based convention bureau in Penang in the near future, part of the northern Malaysian state's scheme to...
Sendai campaign to boost Japan’s tourism profile
BUYERS at the recent IT&CMA and CTW tradeshow were cheered to hear plans for a Welcome to Sendai campaign to be launched between April to...
Egypt pumps in US$500k for MICE push
FOR the first time, Egypt's government has allocated US$500,000 to the Ministry of Tourism's MICE department to promote the sector for financial year 2012/2013.
Egyptian...
South America small but significant for Asian destinations
FEW travel companies in Asia have tapped the South American market despite impressive growth in arrivals to the region, though a small number are...
Radar on for possible defaults
DESTINATION management companies (DMC) are cautioned to be extra-vigilant about potential defaults amid the current economic crisis in the eurozone.
The warning came from a...
LCCs keep Asian MICE sector flying high
WITH improved connectivity boosted by the rapid growth of LCCs, Asia continues to reign as a preferred corporate travel destination among the region’s DMCs...






