More Australians are paying for their accommodation on a domestic holiday rather than visiting friends and relatives (VFR), according to the latest Roy Morgan Single Source Survey.
London-based digital programs company GenieConnect has launched MeetingsConnect, claimed to be the industry’s first multi-platform, one-to-one intelligent meetings management tool.
US-based event management company and professional conference organiser Pacific World has confirmed its expansion into the Middle East, operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, servicing MICE clients in the Gulf region.
Organisers of Australia’s Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2013 pre-touring program say 100 per cent of survey respondents indicated they either plan to (83 per cent) or may (17 per cent) bring business to Melbourne/regional Victoria in the future.
After years of discussion, it now looks more likely that Bali will establish a much-needed Bali Convention Bureau after the APEC Summit later this year.
Brown tips Queenstown growth for Emirates’ passengers
BTN News
Monday, May 20, 2013
Barry Brown, vice president Emirates Australasia flew to Queenstown last week for his first taste of the resort’s world-renowned scenery and experiences.
Judith Crompton has been promoted to the newly created role of chief commercial officer for Virgin Australia, responsible for alliances, network, revenue management and sales across domestic and international routes.
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa, Queensland, Australia has appointed two new business development managers for newly-created positions servicing the conference and events market.
Evi Knoeckel and Kerry Fowler will look after corporate business in both domestic and foreign markets as well as supporting the resort's strategy to tap emerging markets such as India and China.
The inaugural Offshore Technology Conference OTC Asia 2014 (OTC Asia) will take place from 25 - 28 March 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.
Research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions reveals 77 per cent of buyer respondents who attended last year’s China Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM) said they regularly use social media as an events communication tool and 50 per cent intend to begin implementing virtual meetings technology within the next 12 months.
Evi Knoeckel and Kerry Fowler will look after corporate business in both domestic and foreign markets as well as supporting the resort's strategy to tap emerging markets such as India and China.