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Work starts on multi-million dollar expansion of Brisbane venue
02/07/2009
Construction will commence at the end of June on a major extension to a venue in the centre of Brisbane worth AUS$ 130 million.
Recent Global News
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Toronto art gallery and venue form strategic partnership
02/07/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is bringing a Canadian art collection to visitors through a partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). As part of a number of enhancements to the...
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Flurry of association events hit Bournemouth
02/07/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
Three combined conferences and exhibitions for associations took place in one week recently at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
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Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) opens online registration
01/07/2009
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Hospitality Net
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Hospitality Net
Registration has opened for the 3rd annual Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) and this year promises to be more exciting and relevant than ever. “When we started planning the...
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Thailand seeks marketing ‘bright spots’ in difficult global tourism environment
01/07/2009
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Travel Daily News
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Travel Daily News
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled a multi-pronged strategic marketing campaign for 2009-10 that will build on the country’s long-standing strengths such as its geographi...
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MPI launches virtual access pass for WEC
01/07/2009
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MyMegaSite
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Mimegasite
Meeting planners who cannot attend its World Education Congress (WEC) this month will be able to access conference content virtually for a limited time by purchasing a Virtual Access Pass, Meeting ...
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Trading of China Eastern Airlines Corporation in Shanghai and New York is suspended
01/07/2009
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MPI
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MPI
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited, announces that, following a request made by the Company to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, trading in its H shares has been suspended with...
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e-destinACCESS introduces e-dmc.com, a free web-based meeting planning tool
30/06/2009
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MyMegaSite
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Mimegasite
e-destinACCESS, an Orange County, Calif.-based company that specializes in software for destination management companies, has officially launched e-dmc.com, its new Web-based DMC service for...
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IHG announces regional restructuring and cost saving programme
30/06/2009
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Hospitality Net
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Hospitality Net
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces a significant cost saving programme including the restructuring of IHG's Asia Pacific region. IHG has experienced r...
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Marriott to offer Telepresence worldwide
30/06/2009
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MPI
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MPI
Solidifying its position as the lodging industry technology leader, Marriott International announced today it will become the first major global hotel company to offer telepresence technology in...
Recent Features
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ANALYSIS Growth in corporate interest in Meeting and Incentive Forums despite dowturn
01/07/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
A series of events that are bringing together corporate event planners and organisers with key suppliers are holding their own despite the downturn, not only reflecting the fact that there is...
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OPINION Sarah Farrugia: The latest Hollywood blockbuster?
26/06/2009
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Sarah Farrugia
The head of Sarah Farrugia & Co joins a host of stars on the set of a new movie based on the meetings and events industry.
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ANALYSIS Sustainable Events Summit information now online
22/06/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
All of the knowledge and data which was shared at the recent Sustainable Events Summit is now available to access free online. This includes more than 50 practical tips from the day, a free...
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CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER: : A wake-up call for the industry
16/06/2009
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Pete Roythorne, Joint Editor in Chief
The UK has recently seen the first charges brought against a company owner under the country’s corporate manslaughter bill. The result of this could have far reaching effects for those...
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OPINION Chris Elmitt: Virtual meetings are alive and well
12/06/2009
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Chris Elmitt, director, Crystal Interactive
Virtual meetings are very much on the radar, but companies are still struggling to get the format right, says Crystal Interactive’s managing director.
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ROCKING THE PALACE: Facing the challenges of using an historic venue
09/06/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
A recent event held at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, southern England, provides a wonderful insight into the benefits and difficulties that come with the growing trend of using unusual venues....
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ANALYSIS Cotton steps in as Kennedy steps down
08/06/2009
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Ian Whiteling, Joint Editor in Chief
Two major moves within the events industry were announced today as Paul Kennedy MBE, group exhibition director at Reed Travel Exhibitions with responsibility for its successful Meetings and...
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OPINION Jo Debono: We could all be better communicators
05/06/2009
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Jo Debono
The chairman of Congress Rental Network says that these days there is no excuse for the effectiveness of meetings and events to be stifled by the language barrier.
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