Events To Drive Stronger UAE-China Trade Ties

Events To Drive Stronger UAE-China Trade Ties China continues to play a significant role in trade events that are focused on priority sectors for Dubai.
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Tara Thomas, CMP, Explore Portland Planning Partners Achieves DMCP Status Tara Thomas, CMP, was recently awarded the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) classification by the Association of Destination Management Professionals. Tara Thomas, CMP, Explore Portland Planning Partners Achieves DMCP Status Tara Thomas, CMP, was recently awarded the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) classification by the Association of Destination Management Professionals. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. 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Research Experts Launch STR Global Three of the most successful names in the market - Smith Travel Research (STR), Deloitte’s HotelBenchmark™ and The Bench - have launched STR Global. MPI & ACTE Co-locate Gulf Events The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is co-locating it’s Executive Forum with Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference. MPI & ACTE Co-locate Gulf Events The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is co-locating it’s Executive Forum with Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. New Clarion Congress Hotel In Prague Opened The hotel has five hundred and fifty-nine rooms and over two and a half thousand congress or conference spaces. New Clarion Congress Hotel In Prague Opened The hotel has five hundred and fifty-nine rooms and over two and a half thousand congress or conference spaces. New Sarawak CVB Website Offers Online Support For Meeting Planners The new look corporate web site acts as a one stop destination portal for local and international meeting planners. New Sarawak CVB Website Offers Online Support For Meeting Planners The new look corporate web site acts as a one stop destination portal for local and international meeting planners. “Responsible Meetings” Theme Of National Meetings Industry Week In Finland The theme of the third annual National Meetings Industry Week to be held in Finland and organised by Finland Convention Bureau will be “Responsible Meetings”. “Responsible Meetings” Theme Of National Meetings Industry Week In Finland The theme of the third annual National Meetings Industry Week to be held in Finland and organised by Finland Convention Bureau will be “Responsible Meetings”. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. Free Internet For Events At Radisson The Rezidor Hotel Group announced free high-speed Internet access for all participants of meetings and events in a Radisson SAS hotel in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Free Internet For Events At Radisson The Rezidor Hotel Group announced free high-speed Internet access for all participants of meetings and events in a Radisson SAS hotel in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Sydney Told To Look To China For MICE Growth Some of Australia’s leading business events figures met in Sydney at a special forum to discuss how Sydney can attract more global business events and the challenges the industry faces. Sydney Told To Look To China For MICE Growth Some of Australia’s leading business events figures met in Sydney at a special forum to discuss how Sydney can attract more global business events and the challenges the industry faces. ICC Berlin Nearly Booked Up For 2008 Its conference calendar has 81 large-scale congresses scheduled for 2008 and 2009 alone, with around 320,000 attendees. ICC Berlin Nearly Booked Up For 2008 Its conference calendar has 81 large-scale congresses scheduled for 2008 and 2009 alone, with around 320,000 attendees. Mandarin Oriental, Manila Launches Special Meetings Package With its Meet East package for either residential or daily meetings, the Mandarin Oriental, Manila is hoping to respond to the modern-day business demands of its customers. Mandarin Oriental, Manila Launches Special Meetings Package With its Meet East package for either residential or daily meetings, the Mandarin Oriental, Manila is hoping to respond to the modern-day business demands of its customers. Kimpton Hotels Signs On To StarCite Small Meeting Solution Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a leading collection of boutique hotels throughout the United States and Canada, has signed on to StarCite's Small Meeting Solution. Kimpton Hotels Signs On To StarCite Small Meeting Solution Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a leading collection of boutique hotels throughout the United States and Canada, has signed on to StarCite's Small Meeting Solution. Kimpton Hotels Signs On To StarCite Small Meeting Solution Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a leading collection of boutique hotels throughout the United States and Canada, has signed on to StarCite's Small Meeting Solution. Spectacular New Convention Centre In The Heart Of Europe The Monarch Hotel attracts visitors from all over the world to the Bavarian resort town of Bad Goegging - Munich with a modern international Convention Center. Spectacular New Convention Centre In The Heart Of Europe The Monarch Hotel attracts visitors from all over the world to the Bavarian resort town of Bad Goegging - Munich with a modern international Convention Center. The Budapest Congress And World Trade Center Completes A 10 million Euro Makeover Offering a main room for up to 2000 people, 18 additional meeting rooms, exhibition space and the 4 star hotel facilities of the renewed Novotel Budapest Congress the complex offers everything under one roof and one management. The Budapest Congress And World Trade Center Completes A 10 million Euro Makeover Offering a main room for up to 2000 people, 18 additional meeting rooms, exhibition space and the 4 star hotel facilities of the renewed Novotel Budapest Congress the complex offers everything under one roof and one management. Business Visits And Events Partnership Adds New Member Conference Centres of Excellence becomes the first new additional member of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, formerly the Business Tourism Partnership. Business Visits And Events Partnership Adds New Member Conference Centres of Excellence becomes the first new additional member of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, formerly the Business Tourism Partnership. TEC Video Embraces High Definition Technology Whether 2008 is the breakthrough year in South Africa, or whether we’ll have to wait a bit longer, it seems as if HDTV is here to stay. TEC Video Embraces High Definition Technology Whether 2008 is the breakthrough year in South Africa, or whether we’ll have to wait a bit longer, it seems as if HDTV is here to stay. Trinity Students Present CVB Project In Greece’s Crete vA student group from Trinity International School of Tourism Management in Greece presented a project for the establishment of a Convention & Visitor Bureau for the Municipality of Hersonissos. Trinity Students Present CVB Project In Greece’s Crete vA student group from Trinity International School of Tourism Management in Greece presented a project for the establishment of a Convention & Visitor Bureau for the Municipality of Hersonissos. CIC Welcomes New Member Organizations The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) join the Convention Industry Council (CIC). CIC Welcomes New Member Organizations The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) join the Convention Industry Council (CIC). Focus On Environmental Responsibility Within Finnish Meetings Industry Finland Convention Bureau (FCB) has carried out the first survey of its kind in Finland into corporate social responsibility within the meetings industry. Focus On Environmental Responsibility Within Finnish Meetings Industry Finland Convention Bureau (FCB) has carried out the first survey of its kind in Finland into corporate social responsibility within the meetings industry. Focus On Environmental Responsibility Within Finnish Meetings Industry Finland Convention Bureau (FCB) has carried out the first survey of its kind in Finland into corporate social responsibility within the meetings industry. New Infrastructure Developments Enhance Meeting Friendly City Following the recent trend of increased hotel construction throughout Europe, Aberdeen, Scotland is flourishing with new infrastructure developments, including several major hotel developments. New Infrastructure Developments Enhance Meeting Friendly City Following the recent trend of increased hotel construction throughout Europe, Aberdeen, Scotland is flourishing with new infrastructure developments, including several major hotel developments. Qatar Captures International Interest Opening in 2010, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) will feature a 2,500-seat auditorium, 500 seat theatre, 15 meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall for 4,000 and expansive exhibition space. Qatar Captures International Interest Opening in 2010, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) will feature a 2,500-seat auditorium, 500 seat theatre, 15 meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall for 4,000 and expansive exhibition space. Qatar Captures International Interest Opening in 2010, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) will feature a 2,500-seat auditorium, 500 seat theatre, 15 meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall for 4,000 and expansive exhibition space. Cape Town Offers Fresh, New Alternative For Business Travel In The Middle East Cape Town and the Western Cape province of South Africa, as a sought-after meetings, incentives, conference and events destination, is entering new markets. Cape Town Offers Fresh, New Alternative For Business Travel In The Middle East Cape Town and the Western Cape province of South Africa, as a sought-after meetings, incentives, conference and events destination, is entering new markets. Sarawak’s First Meeting And Incentive Planners Guide Now Available The 140 page guide is crammed full of useful information for meeting planners from throughout Sarawak, the largest State of Malaysia situated on the exotic island of Borneo. Sarawak’s First Meeting And Incentive Planners Guide Now Available The 140 page guide is crammed full of useful information for meeting planners from throughout Sarawak, the largest State of Malaysia situated on the exotic island of Borneo. Days Hotel Dublin Airport Sell Meeting Rooms With Meetingsbooker.com The Hotel offers four state of the art meeting rooms, 88 stylish guest bedrooms, Reuben's Café and newly opened Premier Apartments. Days Hotel Dublin Airport Sell Meeting Rooms With Meetingsbooker.com The Hotel offers four state of the art meeting rooms, 88 stylish guest bedrooms, Reuben's Café and newly opened Premier Apartments. Days Hotel Dublin Airport Sell Meeting Rooms With Meetingsbooker.com The Hotel offers four state of the art meeting rooms, 88 stylish guest bedrooms, Reuben's Café and newly opened Premier Apartments. Russians Go Exotic More than 60 percent of Russian corporate meetings are now held abroad, according to figures from the Moscow International MICE Forum. Russians Go Exotic More than 60 percent of Russian corporate meetings are now held abroad, according to figures from the Moscow International MICE Forum. Russians Go Exotic More than 60 percent of Russian corporate meetings are now held abroad, according to figures from the Moscow International MICE Forum. AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. New Director of Sales Joins SCVB’s Intensified Campaign The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed new Director of Sales Christine Judd to oversee a major boost in the bureau's business development activities worldwide. New Director of Sales Joins SCVB’s Intensified Campaign The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed new Director of Sales Christine Judd to oversee a major boost in the bureau's business development activities worldwide. Cape Town ICC Supports MPI Southern Africa Community Initiative Following the announcement by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to form a Southern African MPI Community, Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) has become the first official partner to support this development. Cape Town ICC Supports MPI Southern Africa Community Initiative Following the announcement by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to form a Southern African MPI Community, Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) has become the first official partner to support this development. EIBTM & ICCA search For The ‘Future’ Of The Meetings Industry EIBTM and ICCA are again searching for young professionals to join them in the annual Forum For Young Professionals at this year’s event in Barcelona. EIBTM & ICCA search For The ‘Future’ Of The Meetings Industry EIBTM and ICCA are again searching for young professionals to join them in the annual Forum For Young Professionals at this year’s event in Barcelona. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Voted ‘Best in Asia’ Again The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) celebrates its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ award at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 held in Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Voted ‘Best in Asia’ Again The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) celebrates its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ award at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 held in Singapore. Priority Bookings Open For AIME 2009 The priority booking period for AIME 2009, 17th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo is now open. Priority Bookings Open For AIME 2009 The priority booking period for AIME 2009, 17th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo is now open. SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in	Following last week's historic four-day visit to China by Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, leading organiser and venue manager Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced a targeted strategy to enhance business opportunities by providing stronger trade platforms to the world's second-largest economy. Last year, DWTC welcomed over one million business visitors to its venues and has long been a key alliance partner for Chinese business groups looking to tap opportunities in new markets. 2007 saw one of the largest congregations of China-based companies in the Middle East, when the DWTC hosted Global Sources' inaugural China Sourcing Fair in Dubai, which drew suppliers from across the Greater China region. China continues to play a significant role in trade events that are focused on priority sectors for Dubai, like Big 5 for Construction, Arab Health for Medical and Pharmaceuticals, Gulfood for the Food Industry and GITEX Technology Week, which is the region's largest technology event. In 2008, DWTC is scheduled to host the second edition of Global Sources' China Sourcing Fair in Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from 9-11 June. Executives anticipate the event to be 80% larger than last year's Fair, reflecting the huge interest in bilateral trade between the two economies. Helal Almarri, Director General, DWTC, said: "The UAE and China have fostered strong trade relations and the range of the import and export product base is not only expanding rapidly, but also becoming increasingly diverse. The exhibitions and events sector is a key facilitator that provides the ideal networking platform to strengthen these commercial links between the two countries. I see DWTC as being able to contribute significantly to developing new business partnerships with China, and our strategy will focus on extending the range of available opportunities to network with Chinese organisations in 2008, aligned with the strategic targets for Dubai." The total volume of trade between the UAE and China grew by an annual average of 40 per cent to $20 billion (Dh73.4 billion) in 2007, making the UAE China's second-biggest trading partner in the GCC after Saudi Arabia. The Chinese government has targeted US$100 billion in total trade with the Middle East by 2010. The rising number of business travelers from China to this region is also having a positive economic impact. Statistics from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing indicate that over 68,000 tourists from China stayed in Dubai from January to September 2007 alone. The China Sourcing Fair exhibition in Dubai is targeted at serving the needs of importers and volume buyers in the Middle East and North Africa region that seek high quality products from competitive suppliers in Greater China. Based on last year's success of this event, the range of companies for 2008 is being expanded to include specialists in fashion accessories and electronics. One of the more popular features of the China Sourcing Fair in Dubai, which is scheduled to be repeated this year, is a series of specialist workshops on strategies to tap the Chinese marketplace. Merle A. Hinrichs, Chairman and CEO, Global Sources, organiser of the Fair, said: "The China Sourcing Fair in Dubai is built on the success of the Fairs held in Hong Kong and mainland China and offers buyers from the Middle East, Africa, India and the Russian Federation, convenient and easy access to new sources of quality products." "We were delighted at the success of last year's China Sourcing Fair in Dubai and we look forward to building on that in 2008. The expansion of the event this year is a clear indicator of the increasing demand within the region," he added. According to the Chinese Embassy, there are over 200,000 Chinese citizens living and working in the UAE. The China Sourcing Fair in Dubai is expected to be one of the key events focused on the Chinese market to feature in the 2008 event's calendar for DWTC, which aims to position Dubai as the leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events in line with the strategic Vision for Dubai 2015.
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