| Australia |
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Some of the biggest names in the US will be available for speaking
engagements in Asia-Pacific following a representation arrangement with
Australia-based O2 Speakers Management.
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| China |
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The opening of the five-star 686-room Gran Meliá Shanghai has been delayed from December to February and now, to October.
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Egypt is courting more Chinese incentive groups, having seen 50,000
incentive travellers from the market last year, from a lone group of
700 delegates in 2007.
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Shanghai tourism players are preferring to be conservative about the
potential of the six-month World Expo 2010 as memories of a failed
Beijing Olympics due to stringent visa restrictions, massive spikes in
room rates and a regulated halt in conventions and exhibitions ring
clear.
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Malaysia’s outbound incentive travel market could plummet by as much as
50 per cent in 2010 as the local business performance continues to
weaken this year.
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China is the flavour of the moment as buyers from far and wide eye the destination for its attractive deals and variety.
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| Singapore |
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Diethelm Travel Group (DTG) has formed a joint venture with Uniglobal
Holidays to create Diethelm Travel Singapore, which will be launched on
July 1.
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Sideline conversations made possible by face-to-face meetings are more
efficient than other increasingly popular virtual alternatives.
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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s guests are now allowed to “check in” as they “check out”.
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| Thailand |
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Emirates Airlines and Thai Airways International (THAI) have announced
new services linking Bangkok to the Middle East and Europe.
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| Indonesia |
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Capitalising on the growing number of government delegations and trade
missions from Indonesia and Malaysia, and the demand for Muslim-centric
services, Kuoni Destination Management (KDM) has launched a programme
to cater for this special interest group.
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| New Hotels |
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| New Venues |
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| The UAE |
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Etihad Airways unveiled its new first class early in May at Arabian
Travel Market, exhibiting its new first class suite and
revamped business class bed.
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