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.



Feb10/Mar10

Latest issue
 
To our readers
Not the time yet to rejoice
Our annual poll of the regional MICE market confirms that meetings – stopped in their tracks by the global financial crisis that started in around October 2008 – are returning, but by no means is it time to rejoice.
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Talk of the trade
New DMC alliance across Asia formed
Ten independent DMCs across Asia have formed an alliance, Asian Connections, aimed at giving clients greater service, cutting edge packages and flexible pricing through its collective strength as a group.
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TCEB pushes government to bid for World Expo 2020
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is lobbying the Thai government to bid for the World Expo 2020, and hopes that the kingdom can announce its status as a contender at this year’s Shanghai World Expo.
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Asia World nabs Diethlem’s manager
Asia World has won over former Diethelm Events assistant director of events Max Jantasuwan as its new MICE director, a move that the agency’s managing director Stephen McEvoy believes would beef up its MICE team’s power through business growth and product expansion.
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Lawyers meet
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association is taking its 20th annual conference to Singapore in early May and has stamped its mark of confidence on Marina Bay Sands, which will open its first phase of operations in April.
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Cover story
Rebounding but is it real?
Like the year before, 2009 was also one of two halves. Only in reverse order: The paralysing fear that gripped companies and consumers at 2009’s start did eventually give way to cautious optimism, even frothiness in regional bourses and property markets.
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Country reports
Rebounding but is it real?
 
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Country reports
Looking up in Down Under
Australian CVBs are ready to win back regional MICE groups amid strong competition from Asian destinations that are subvention-friendly, reports Sirima Eamtako
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Need to know - Australia
 
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Eventful year
City wants to stay top-of-mind by boosting its events calendar, but question marks remain if the events themselves will benefit the trade, Mike Hoare reports
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Under the sea, under the sea
New worlds and thrilling rides are not the only things on the menu when one of Hong Kong’s best-loved theme attractions lifts the curtain on a multi-billion dollar expansion project.
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Recovering fortunes
After a bruising 2009, Japan pins its hopes on a new government administration, with the promise of more funding, to bring about change, reports Jonathan Yap
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Need to know - Japan
 
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Road to recovery
C&E back on track but struggle on for incentives.By Karen Yue
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The APEC effect on new meetings
Singapore expects immediate and long-term dividends from its successful and drama-free hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 Leaders Week in early November. 
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