Sydney Told To Look To China For MICE Growth

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.
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. HFTP Streamlines Annual HITEC Conference Using Passkey With Passkey, HITEC 08 shifted over 50% of reservations online and with 0% of the reservations booked via phone, there were no call center costs for this event. HFTP Streamlines Annual HITEC Conference Using Passkey With Passkey, HITEC 08 shifted over 50% of reservations online and with 0% of the reservations booked via phone, there were no call center costs for this event. AOK Events Launch Corporate Golf Division UK based event management company, AOK Events has launched a corporate golf division to rival ‘off the shelf’ golf days from other suppliers. AOK Events Launch Corporate Golf Division UK based event management company, AOK Events has launched a corporate golf division to rival ‘off the shelf’ golf days from other suppliers. Access to Experts Goes International Marlene Sholod has been invited to attend the 2008 World Diversity Leadership Summit held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Access to Experts Goes International Marlene Sholod has been invited to attend the 2008 World Diversity Leadership Summit held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. VisitBritain Gears Up For Beijing 2008 And Handover To Britain VisitBritain, has welcomed the announcement of official plans for the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on 24 August 2008. VisitBritain Gears Up For Beijing 2008 And Handover To Britain VisitBritain, has welcomed the announcement of official plans for the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on 24 August 2008. Kuala Lumpur To Host 6th World Chambers Congress Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, launched today the one year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 June 2009. Kuala Lumpur To Host 6th World Chambers Congress Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, launched today the one year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 June 2009. Congrex Sweden And SKD Euroconf Merge Two years ago Congrex Sweden AB acquired SKD Euroconf AB. Now in line with the strategic plan set for the acquisition the companies will merge. Congrex Sweden And SKD Euroconf Merge Two years ago Congrex Sweden AB acquired SKD Euroconf AB. Now in line with the strategic plan set for the acquisition the companies will merge. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. 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.	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. Convened by the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB), the briefing included presentations from Bruce MacMillan, the President and CEO of the world’s largest meetings body, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and SCVB Managing Director Jon Hutchison. A panel comprising the newly appointed CEO of Events NSW, Geoff Parmenter, the Managing Director of Tourism Australia, Geoff Buckley, and the Hotel/Tourism Portfolio Manager of The GPT Group, Bruce Morris, also shared its views on the industry outlook. The speakers highlighted the key challenges ahead for Sydney, including international competition and the need for more meetings infrastructure. However, the consensus was that Sydney was better placed than ever to address these challenges, with new support for business events from the New South Wales Government, international recognition as the world’s leading city brand and a professional workforce delivering a great experience for visitors. Mr MacMillan told the gathering of 200 industry representatives that his organisation’s research showed that business was booming for business events worldwide, with increasing competition providing great opportunities for leading destinations. In an overview of market conditions, Mr Hutchison said while the international economic situation posed challenges for the industry, the overall outlook for Sydney was very positive. Mr Hutchison predicted a resurgence in long haul travel from Europe and increased interest from the United States, while reaffirming that Sydney’s greatest business events potential lay in the emerging markets of Asia, in particular China.
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