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Home to the most number of golf
courses in Malaysia, the southern state is planning an aggressive push
of these and its other attractions to the world’s MICE markets. S Puvaneswary reports.
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The Iskandar Development Region (IDR) in Johor has identified tourism
as one of the key service sectors that will drive the development of
this region into one of Asia’s leading economic and lifestyle centres.
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Good news for budget-conscious meeting, convention or exhibition delegates to Johor.
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The RM100 million (US$31 million) Dorsett Johor Hotel & Serviced
Apartments in Plentong is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2008.
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Taxi fares throughout Malaysia are likely to increase this year due to rising fuel costs.
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| South Korea |
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The Korea, Your Sparkling Convention
Destination brand campaign and a number of positive developments, is
getting the destination a lot of notice. Ramy Salameh reports.
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Golfing in Jeju may cost less as the provincial government is urging golf clubs to drop fees.
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Legitimate onchoens are now identified through a new logo introduced by
the Ministry of Public Administration and Security following the
revision of a law on hotsprings.
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A luxury underwater hotel with 200 suites 20m below the East Sea near
the historic city of Gyeongju, south-east of Seoul, could be a reality
if the government gives the green light.
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| Australia |
Australia makes a strategic move to position itself as a sustainable MICE destination. Mak Ying Kwan finds out how this will be used as a competitive advantage to win more business events.
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Australia’s Northern Territory aims to attract more international MICE events, especially from Asia.
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The Darwin Waterfront project includes a convention centre, hotels,
dining, entertainment, shopping and recreational facilities such as a
wave pool and al fresco barbecue area, public parks, apartments, a
marina and a cruise terminal.
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| Taiwan |
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The opening of the much-anticipated
Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, in March, will give
conventions and exhibitions a leg up. But the trade is still lobbying
the government to streamline the development of MICE. Caroline Boey reports.
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The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) in the Ministry of Economic Affairs
opened Taipei World Trade Center’s Nangang Exhibition Hall on March 13.
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Overseas exhibition delegates who do not wish to end up at the wrong
venue should be aware there are two exhibition halls in Taipei with
similar names.
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A new exhibition and convention centre for Kaohsiung is in the pipeline.
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This year and next have been designated Tour Taiwan Years. There will
be a wide range of events and activities held during this period for
international visitors, including MICE delegates, to learn about local
culture and customs, experience Taiwan’s nature and scenery and take
part in sports and leisure activities.
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