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10th edition of ITB Asia looks to the future of travel

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Milestone event will feature stellar line-up of keynotes and speakers, amidst record participation from international partners
Cementing its status as ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, ITB Asia 2017 will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an exciting view to the future of travel and tourism. Under the conference theme “The Future of Travel”, ITB Asia 2017 will showcase an extensive programme of key presentations and discussions by industry heavyweights from the travel and tourism sector. This includes global brand names as well as promising travel startups.

Principal Hotel Company launches new meetings and events offer

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Category: Hotel
Smart Space - Outdoor WiFi 100m From The Hotel
Principal Hotel Company, a collection of over 35 properties throughout the UK under the PRINCIPAL and De Vere brands, today announced it has launched a new meetings and events product, Smart Space.
The initiative will be rolled out across the portfolio in a phased approach and is comprised of nine service features which together have been designed to offer a highly responsive, personalised meetings and events service.

ibtm world launches Start-Up Pavilion for emerging EventTech Companies

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Category: ibtm world
ibtm world
A new Start-Up Pavilion has been created at ibtm world 2017 where tech and experiential start-up companies can exhibit, giving them the opportunity to showcase their product to over 15,000 highly influential MICE industry professionals. The three-day event takes place from 28 – 30 November at Fira Gran Via Barcelona.

1300 Herbalife Nutrition members meet for Brisbane retreat

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Category: Venues & Events
Herbalife Nutrition delegates outside Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane has welcomed 1300 Herbalife Nutrition members as the premier global nutrition company celebrated its Asia-Pacific Future President’s Team Retreat in Queensland for the first time.  
Herbalife Nutrition’s high-performing members attended the retreat from 16-20 September, taking part in leadership training at the world-leading Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

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A series of personal reports on selected hotels by ITCM staff

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IBTM world 2017

ITCM Interviews

Natasha Keesoony
Natasha Keesoony, Hosted Buyer Manager, The Meetings Show (TMS) talks to ITCM
A free show with masses of benefits to all visitors at every level
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Neil Thompson
The Delegate Wranglers now has over 2500 members
‘Up to 200 more event organisers are joining each week’, Neil Thompson tells Sydney Paulden
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Carina Bauer
Greater awareness of the growing benefits of events business
Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, talks to Sydney Paulden
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Alex Pritchard
‘We have 55 hotels in the UK and more on the way’
Alex Pritchard, CEO of Kew Green Hotels, talks to Sydney Paulden
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Kai Schömann
Hotel Republic ‘unlocks the UK market’ for hotel clients
Its founder and MD, Kai Schömann, talks to Sydney Paulden
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Kerstin Gibert
Unspoilt natural beauty with modern comforts
‘Robinson Clubs meet all criteria and within budget’, says Kerstin Gibert
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Marc Webster,
Jurys Inn is ready for national and global MICE business
Marc Webster, Head of Sales, explains how his managed group operates under five famous badges
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Bhavnita Patel,
Our event at the extended Belfast Waterfront was brilliant’
ASGBI GM, Bhavnita Patel, was the first to use it for their Congress
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Marwan Zakhem
Remarkable new resort now operating in Accra
Marwan Zakhem, its activator, talks to Sydney Paulden
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Directories

FAM Trips

FAM group at Robinsons hotel

Sana Hotels have Lisbon covered

Hotel Republic, the UK representatives of SANA Hotels, gave an invited group a memorable taste of Portugal’s capital. Michelle Chenery reports
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FAM group at Robinsons hotel

Great fun and food at Robinson Club Resorts

Michelle Chenery reports on a Fam Trip to Austria with Hotel Republic
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Fast lap cars at Spa

A week’s incentive - in three days

Michelle Chenery visits Liege and Spa in Wallonia
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Leeds Castle

Micest Event at Leeds Castle

ANTOR and ITCM hosted a fun gathering
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Portaventura

PortAventura – a world class and versatile events option

Michelle Chenery reports on a Fam Trip to see much more than a theme park
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Madeira

Madeira offers exciting accommodation, views, cuisine and transport

Michelle Chenery reports on a trip to Portugal’s pearl of the Atlantic, hosted by Uniqueworld and the DMC, Abreu
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ITCM slept here

Carlton Towers

Carlton Towers turns dream into reality

Lauren Stiles enjoys an incentive weekend at the home of Lord and Lady Gerald
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Marriott Heathrow/Windsor Hotel

A venue that adds so much to every event

Alexander James reports on a stay at Marriott Heathrow/Windsor Hotel
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The Arden Hotel

Enjoy Henry VIII luxury at Leeds Castle in Kent

Roger St Pierre is almost lost for words
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Chilston Park

A Kent stately home at your service

Roger St Pierre marvels at Chilston Park
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Najeti Hôtel Du Golf

French golf venue in easy reach

Roger St Pierre reports on Najeti Hôtel Du Golf
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Inspira Santa Marta Hotel

One of the world’s best for sustainability

Michelle Chenery reports on Lisbon’s Inspira Santa Marta Hotel
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ITCM Visits

Northcote

Great cuisine, exciting activity and team-building at Northcote

Michelle Chenery dines, drives and goes shooting in Lancashire
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Luxembourg

Country of castles and commitment

Sydney Paulden was entranced on a visit to Unexpected Luxembourg
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Chillon Castle view

Prime Lake Geneva destinations

Michelle Chenery visits Lausanne and Montreux
After a short flight with Swiss Air, we landed at Geneva airport to be met by Philips Excursions transfers services.
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Barceló Sants hotel

Barceló Sants - out of this world meeting options

Briony Key goes where no ITCM reporter has gone before
The chance to go to Barcelona brought back memories of back packing around Europe, so I jumped at the opportunity to see how .....
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Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel

Thinking Paris? Think Pullman

Briony Key reports on a visit to the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Sleek and chic, standing on the Left Bank of the Seine, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is stylish and very well situated.
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Destination reports

Cloth Hall Court

Work hard and play hard in Leeds

Roger St Pierre reviews how much this great city has to offer
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Lisbon

How well do you know Lisbon?

Michelle Chenery reports on the city’s multi-faceted MICE facilities
It is easy to see why ICCA has rated Lisbon as one of the world’s Top Ten Destinations for international meetings and congresses.
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Seoul floating islands

Seoul should be on your shortlist

Sydney Paulden reports on a visit to a fascinating and friendly city
It seems as if Korea has until now been somewhat overshadowed by the aggressive international marketing of some of its Far Eastern neighbours.
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Sweden

Gothenburg has Europe’s largest integrated venue

Jan Erik reports on how Sweden’s second largest city has become a major player in the MICE market.
You might be forgiven for knowing very little about Gothenburg.
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Hyatt Zilara, Jamaica

A new view of Jamaica

Michelle Chenery reports on an unexpected itinerary along Montego Bay’s Elegant Corridor
The Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva quality service starts as soon as you arrive at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay.
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