MICE News

New TCB campaign to target meetings and incentives market

: MICE News; Wednesday, 14 January 2009

The Tasmania Convention Bureau (TCB) will launch a promotional campaign late January in a bid to increase its share of the corporate meetings and incentives market.

More Australians to holiday at home - survey

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

A new survey by online travel company Expedia has found most Australians (84 per cent) feel more motivated at work if they have a holiday to look forward to.

Hunter Valley resort expands accommodation options

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Resort, Lovedale, NSW, has added 71 three-bedroom villas to its range of accommodations, further opening up wine country for large conferences and events.

USTA calls for campaign to better explain ESTA

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) has called for a publicity campaign in key markets to better explain the mandatory implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

New marketing chief for MCVB

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has appointed Hayley Blumenthal as director - Marketing and Communications. Blumenthal previously worked in on-line, consumer and trade marketing for several companies including Disney, Warner Bros and L’Oreal.

Penang post for Cristol

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Bruno Cristol has been appointed general manager of Golden Sands Resort, Penang. He was previously general manager at Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns in Australia.

Thinkers to meet in Malaysia

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Some of the world’s leading thinkers including Edward de Bono, Tony Buzan and Howard Gardner will address the 14th International Conference on Thinking (ICOT) in Kuala Lumpur in June.

Room deals for Virgin customers

: MICE News; Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Hotel Club has inked a deal with Virgin Blue Airlines to provide integrated hotel accommodation offerings to its customers via the airline's website.

Robinson quits SriLankan

: MICE News; Monday, 12 January 2009

SriLankan Airlines’ regional manager Australia /New Zealand , Ian Robinson, will depart the company this month after almost seven years managing the carrier’s sales and marketing activities in the region.