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| To our readers |
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Our cover story this issue, f&b, is a favourite topic of mine, not
least because I love to eat, drink, entertain and be entertained.
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| Talk of the trade |
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Some of the biggest names in the US will be available for speaking
engagements in Asia-Pacific following a representation arrangement with
Australia-based O2 Speakers Management.
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Sideline conversations made possible by face-to-face meetings are more
efficient than other increasingly popular virtual alternatives.
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| Cover story |
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With shrinking budgets, f&b choices must be in good taste. TTGmice looks at what constitutes “good taste” today
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TTGmice is impressed by the
following innovations that focus on the needs of the meeting delegate
foremost and that treat meeting space and f&b as combined offerings
rather than separate options, making life for the meeting planner that
much easier
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| Country reports |
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Hangzhou, host of PATA Travel Mart this year, is bracing for a slowdown, writes Prudence Lui
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As a must-see destination with domestic tourists and growing numbers of
international travellers, Hangzhou continues to attract serious money
for hotel development.
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A recent promotional tour in North
America shows buyers find the city increasingly attractive but, wary of
the AIG effect, are staying away even as its NTO ramps up its marketing
efforts, reports Michael Hoare
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After a buoyant start to last year and a soft second half, Hong Kong’s
hotels seem better placed than most to ride out a recession.
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The new MyCEB will seek industry expertise to formulate its plan of action, reports S Puvaneswary
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In response to market needs, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has
developed the We Have A Deal For You campaign comprising a rewards
programme, day conference package for auditoria and TenOnCall.
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The Bureau of Foreign Trade doubles MICE funding with a US$23 million boost, reports Prudence Lui
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The resumption of cross-strait flights has raised China’s profile as a
burgeoning source market for Taiwan, with a further relaxation of
travel policies helping growth.
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| Technology |
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A joint innovation development by Nice Cote d’Azur Airport, Air France,
Amadeus and IER offers passengers a glimpse of a future of convenient
boarding.
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Crabble is a simple stand for mobile phones and media devices.
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| Packages, compiled by Jacqueline Danam |
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W Hong Kong is offering a Sensory Meeting package at HK$2,500 (US$322) per person per room per night.
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Banyan Tree Phuket has a Meeting of Minds package until October 31 with
rates per room per night at 8,500 baht (US$239) for a deluxe villa and
12,700 baht for a pool villa.
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| Case studies |
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DMC Bali Plus managed to keep guests
constantly surprised when it organised a private birthday excursion to
Bali and Jogjakarta, writes Mimi Hudoyo
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Tourland Travel overcame several challenges when organising the healthcare company’s meeting, writes S Puvaneswary
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| Tittle tattle |
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Unique and fresh corporate venues are all the rage these days and
Tittle Tattle had thought we’d seen it all until we came across Barbie
Shanghai.
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Connect with your hidden Carrie Bradshaw or Imelda Marcos when your next meeting or incentive takes you to Hong Kong.
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| Appointments |
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Mr Ben Patten has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Novotel Barossa.
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Mr Mark Heywood has been appointed general manager of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.
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