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25 January, 2012
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 | Happy old year results for gateway Chinese city HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has revealed visitor arrivals to the destination reached an all-time high in 2011 at 41,921,310, representing an increase of 16.4 per cent year-on-year. Click here to read more.
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 | Langham projects half century target within five years SINGAPORE – Following year-on-year increase in revenues of about 40 per cent on 2010 last year, Langham Hotels and Resorts is bullish on 2012 and the mid-term, saying it expects to have 50 properties within half a decade. Click here to read more.
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 | Gold Coast Tourism celebrates Chinese New Year BRISBANE– While Chinese around the world take a break to observe lunar new year celebrations this week, Australia’s leading resort city has declared the market one of its hardest working ones. Its tourism authority projects China will be the number one international tourism growth market in 2012. Click here to read more.
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 | AIME partners ICCA to reach young professionals MELBOURNE – The annual International Congress and Conventions Association’s (ICCA) Forum for Young Professionals, which takes place over two days prior to the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne, will make career development advice available to young professionals and newcomers to the global meetings industry. Click here to read more.
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 | Integrated resort trials new dimension in display screens SINGAPORE – Marina Bay Sands is launching the trial phase of Miracube Auto-Stereoscopic 3D Displays on its premises in an agreement with event organiser, Aonia, who markets and distributes the screens in Singapore. Click here to read more.
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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa has a special offer of additional commission payable on room rates only for PCOs, DMCs and event organisers for all residential meeting groups or group bookings made and confirmed by March 2012 for stay anytime within 2012. A minimum of 10 guest rooms must be confirmed and materialised to qualify for the special commission, and is also available on group bookings without meetings and events.
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 | The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket On the exclusive east coast of Phuket, the resort is nestled on Siray Bay just 8 minutes from Phuket town and 40 minutes from Phuket International Airport. The resort features 257 contemporary guestrooms, suites and pool villas all with ocean views and more than 740 square meters of sophisticated meeting space with climate controlled pre function area with ocean views. A spectacular Prego rooftop deck, Horizon pool deck and resort beach are offered for outdoor receptions, events and team building activities. For more information visit the website or email.
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 | Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa features captivating and flexible function space ideal for everything from conferences, to awards banquets. Take your gathering into the outdoors among views of the Marble Mountains and shimmering ocean waves. Whether you choose beachfront or poolside, your fresh-air reception or meeting break is sure to be unforgettable. Our culinary team adds excitement to your event with unparalleled catering options that include Western and Vietnamese cuisine. Click here for more information.
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 | Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur is an independent five-star property which is strategically connected to the Putra World Trade Centre in Malaysia’s capital city. With a capacity of 560 rooms, elegantly decorated suites, 14 meeting rooms including the pillarless Pacific Ballroom, the property is suitable for both business and leisure. For more information and reservations, please call +603 4042 5555, Toll free: 1 800 888 555 or click here to visit the website.
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 | Preferred Meetings at Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport When it comes to meetings, conferences and events, the right location is a vital ingredient to success. Our Hotel has the distinction of being just next to the airport and only 25 minutes away from the administrative hub of Putrajaya. We offer enormous flexibility, from a 1700-person reception in our magnificent pillar less ballroom to a press conference in our state-of-the-art auditorium. Other features include eight separate breakout rooms, two Business Centre meeting rooms and two exclusive Pacific floor meeting rooms. A range of wedding and banquet packages are also offered to suit a variety of tastes, in making every celebration memorable all the way. For more information on meeting facilities, please call our sales associates at (603) 8787 3333 or email us.
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 | Asian Conference Summit & Awards 2012, Singapore 27-28th March 2012 The entire Asian conference industry will convene on Singapore from March 27-28, 2012 for the first Asian Conference Summit and Awards. Organised by the team behind the widely acclaimed Conference Awards held annually in London, the event is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and hosted by SUNTEC. This key event for the region’s burgeoning MICE sector will bring together an audience of senior level executives and major players to discuss and debate, as well as recognising and rewarding achievement across all areas of their businesses.
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 | AIME 2012 February 21-22, 2012 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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