MICE News

Australian wine industry a shining light

: MICE News; Tuesday, 03 March 2009

Hong Kong hasn’t escaped the global financial crisis with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2008 expected to be between three and 3.5 per cent, down from 6.4 per cent in 2007.

Treasure to head HRG Australia

: MICE News; Friday, 27 February 2009

Greg Treasure has been promoted managing director of Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) Australia. He replaces Carl Buerckner who will pursue early retirement plans. Treasure was previously general manager in Hong Kong for HRG and will be based in Melbourne.

Fiji tourist arrivals increase again

: MICE News; Friday, 27 February 2009

Australian visitor arrivals to Fiji have grown for the third year running with 2008 figures surpassing the 2007 total by 18 per cent.

Currency moves hit Accor profit

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 February 2009

Hotel group Accor has reported consolidated revenue totaled €7,739 million in 2008, a 4.7 per cent decline resulting in net profit of €575 million, down 34.9 per cent for the year.

Gold Coast incentive for conference bookings

: MICE News; Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Book and hold a conference, meeting or event up until 30 September, 2009 with Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach to the value of AU$30,000 or more and you can automatically receive a luxury holiday every month for 12 months*.

Sydney to host international meeting on animal transport

: MICE News; Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Major issues affecting the transportation of animals by air, sea and road will come under the spotlight at this year’s international conference of the Australian Animal Transportation Association (AATA).