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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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”. 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. 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. 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. 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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. 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Sunshine Coast To Attract 'Who's Who' Of Biotech Industry Australia's Sunshine Coast is playing host to one of the biggest and most prestigious biopharmaceutical conferences this week. Destination Milton Keynes (UK) Launches City's First Destination Guide The city offers some of the best venues in the UK including 30 hotels, four dedicated conference centres, 10 sporting arenas and 15 unusual venues all with meeting and conference facilities. Destination Milton Keynes (UK) Launches City's First Destination Guide The city offers some of the best venues in the UK including 30 hotels, four dedicated conference centres, 10 sporting arenas and 15 unusual venues all with meeting and conference facilities. Sarawak Wins 24 Convention Bids Malaysia’s first independent Convention Bureau has had a busy and successful first year of operation confirming 24 new meetings with an average size of 320 delegates. Sarawak Wins 24 Convention Bids Malaysia’s first independent Convention Bureau has had a busy and successful first year of operation confirming 24 new meetings with an average size of 320 delegates. Germany Is On The Way To The Top Of The World Congress and meetings destination Germany is number one in Europe and number two worldwide for the fourth year in succession. Germany Is On The Way To The Top Of The World Congress and meetings destination Germany is number one in Europe and number two worldwide for the fourth year in succession. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. New NYC & Company Chairwoman Mayor Bloomberg Announces Election Of Emily K. Rafferty As NYC & Company Chairwoman. New NYC & Company Chairwoman Mayor Bloomberg Announces Election Of Emily K. Rafferty As NYC & Company Chairwoman. Dublin Beats The ‘Expensive’ Tag Dublin Convention Bureau are claiming a victory in their war against Dublin’s ‘expensive tag’ with the recent findings of Hotels.com annual Hotel Price Index. Dublin Beats The ‘Expensive’ Tag Dublin Convention Bureau are claiming a victory in their war against Dublin’s ‘expensive tag’ with the recent findings of Hotels.com annual Hotel Price Index. 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	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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