Published since 1993, TTGmice is the premier publication serving the needs of the Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions industry in Asia-Pacific. TTGmice is a brand comprising high quality publications including a monthly magazine, an annual planner, a daily newspaper for IT&CMA and its electronic media products which extend its reach to readers in North America, Europe and the Middle East. TTGmice is also the only publication in Asia-Pacific which is complemented by its own annual MICE trade exhibition and conference, IT&CMA.



December 2008/January 2009

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To our readers
2009, gingerly
The last issue of the year is always a time for reflection.
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Mailbox
Client from hell
I refer to your cover story on DMCs Defined – The Real Knights of Creativity, TTGmice, September 2008 issue.
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Talk of the trade
Hong Kong MICE Inc
Hong Kong’s tourism body has launched a dedicated MICE marketing bureau seven years after the closure of a successful predecessor under the former Hong Kong Tourist Association.
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Messe Berlin scores with ITB Asia
German trade fair organiser Messe Berlin has gained a sure footing in South-east Asia following a good first ITB Asia in Singapore in October.
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Cover story
Events that pop
Impressing an audience has never been harder. Sharon Desker Shaw and Michael Hoare explore the most effective ways to engage an audience in the midst of an economic downturn
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Checklist: How to create eye-popping events
What does it take to create an event that delivers on your marketing objectives and a bang for your audience?
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Country reports
Silver lining
Dark economic clouds and tighter restrictions on mainland Chinese travel to Macau only strengthen the enclave’s resolve to be a MICE city, reports Jane Ram
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Culinary potential
Traditional restaurants continue to flourish while celebrity chefs and fine cuisine in some of the smaller deluxe resorts have made the “new” Macau a gourmet’s paradise. Pity the lack of seats for large groups but that is set to change, writes Jane Ram
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Sleepless in Sabah
A new convention centre, more direct flights and incentives to build hotels are all helping to drive the MICE sector forward, S Puvaneswary reports
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Shifting markets
As Sabah raises its profile as a MICE destination, suppliers and operators are reaching out to new and non-traditional markets.
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Packages
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Bali has an Ubud Retreat meeting package at US$81 per person for a group of five to 10 people, US$73 per person for 10 to 20 people and US$64 per person for 21 to 30 people.
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Four Seasons Resort & Club, Dallas
Four Seasons Resort & Club, Dallas has a Villa Meeting Value package that costs between US$250 and US$335, depending on when the package is booked.
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TTG BT-MICE Awards 2008
Leading lights of the Asian MICE industry
A special presentation on TTG Travel Awards 2008 BTMICE winners
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Best Convention & Exhibition Centre
Suntec Singapore
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Tittle tattle
A low (cost) moment for SIA
The move by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to charge US$50 per sector for a seat in exit rows, which has more legroom, threw us off our seat.
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Suntec Singapore shines as ITB Asia venue
There is nothing like working in a convention centre, not just attending an event there, to know it better.
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Industry view
‘MICE is not about tourism’
CVBs are an incomplete vehicle to promote convention centres, says AIPC director of programming and international development, Rod Cameron
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