Published since 1993, TTGmice is the premier publication serving the needs of the Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions industry in Asia-Pacific. TTGmice is a brand comprising high quality publications including a monthly magazine, an annual planner, a daily newspaper for IT&CMA and its electronic media products which extend its reach to readers in North America, Europe and the Middle East. TTGmice is also the only publication in Asia-Pacific which is complemented by its own annual MICE trade exhibition and conference, IT&CMA.



July 2008

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To our readers
Pain at the pump
As this issue of TTGmice goes to print, what is making the news is pain at the pump, with spiralling oil prices forcing the major Asian carriers to announce their latest round of fuel surcharge increases.
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Talk of the trade
Top 10 meeting trends for 2008

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Kellen spreads wings in Asia with CMA

Singapore-based CMA International Consultants, a leading association management company (AMC) and conference organiser, has forged a strategic alliance with Kellen Company, one of the world’s largest AMCs with offices in the US, Europe and China (Beijing).
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Cover story
COOL TOOLS
South-east Asia’s status as a MICE destination is rising as hotels and venues continue to invest in technology to cater to the increasingly sophisticated needs of clients and provide that “wow” element to an event. But what exactly is the market looking for today, and are MICE venues and hotels delivering it? TTGmice reporters speak to hotels, PCOs and corporate end-users to discover what makes for a winner in the technology game today
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Hi-tech venues
Here is a selection of venues across the region that boasts the very latest in hi-tech equipment to cater to the needs of today’s sophisticated events
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Country reports
Megastructure mania
Never a destination to do anything in half measures, Dubai is forging ahead with several ambitious development projects guaranteed to excite even the most jaded MICE planners, S Puvaneswary reports
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Attractive figures
Dubai has set itself a target of 15 million arrivals by 2015, more than double 2007’s arrivals of close to seven million.
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Spacious ideas
With a shortage of interesting MICE venues in Hong Kong, Jane Ram snoops around for some creative solutions
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Need to know - Virgin boosts frequency
Virgin Atlantic is increasing its frequency between London Heathrow and Hong Kong using Airbus 340-600 aircraft.
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Betting on the MICE jackpot
More corporate meetings, incentives and exhibitions are heading Macau’s way, but for a complete transformation, changing overseas perception is a priority, reports Sharon Desker Shaw
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Eager newcomers
Opening this year, the Four Seasons Hotel Macao on the Cotai Strip and Sofitel Ponte 16 on the peninsula will kick off the biggest room development boom Macau has ever seen.  
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Packages
Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort is offering a special package for incentive and business groups at 3,500 baht (US$112) single occupancy and 4,200 baht double occupancy.
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Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon is offering its half- and full-day meeting packages at US$34 and US$38, respectively, per person.
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Case study
How to win the bid
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers has no bidding experience, yet manages to secure a major congress, S Puvaneswary reports
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Technology
Do it like Leipzig
Leipzig’s portal for conference and congress organisers is above average.
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Sarawakcb.com
The Sarawak Convention Bureau’s website (www.sarawakcb.com) has been revamped and was officially launched in late-March.
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