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The MICE Connoisseur

France

Aircraft Charters redefine MICE travel

Fun in Teamwork

Adventure in Macau

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Aircraft Charters redefine MICE travel

Fun in Teamwork

Adventure in Macau

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contents Cover Story

Fun in Teamwork

Facts

MICE CountryFrance

MICE VenuePerth Convention and

Exhibition Centre

MICE CityCopenhagen

MICE HotelSarovar, Bengaluru

MICE ResortTamara, Coimbatore

Domestic MICEHyderabad

Airline

Aircraft Charter

Yours OfficiallyGraeme Barnett, EIBTM

People on the Move

TechnologyGuest Column by Darren Edwards

Invisage Creative Services

Checklist

Events

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reader’s PAGE

Dear Reader,

With changing climate, the month of September is now filled with

rain and nice weather, which entices us to hold our events outdoors. But

beware! Be prepared with a back-up plan if you don’t want your program to

turn into a damp squib. Choose only those hotels that are willing to hold a banquet

room for the day in case of an emergency, whether it is an outdoor team building

exercise (cover story) or a gala evening.

We have concentrated on the more popular MICE destinations in this issue,

three cities in France and Perth in Australia. Domestically, southern India is concentrating on

MICE and developing great infrastructure for it in Coimbatore - the Indian commercial centre,

Hyderabad – the technology hub and Bengaluru - the buzzing dream city.

Read all about them.

In this issue we also spoke to Chapman Freeborn on how to charter flights

for a group movement… and believe it or not it’s actually affordable!

Enjoy the adventure experiences around the world that we have

covered for you.

Deepa Sethi

Editor

The article on Brno was great…

Radka NeumannovaDirector Director Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism India

to the editor...


AACB launches new websiteThe Association of Australian Convention

Bureaux (AACB) has launched an updated

website which explains the role of a convention

bureaux and the free services available for

businesses to run events.

The updated ‘What is the Bureau?’ website

is now more accessible and provides useful tips

and information about Australia’s convention

bureaux. The new website offers visitors easy

access to the 17-member convention bureaux of

Australia on one screen. The new ‘Famils’ section

provides a summary of scheduled familiarisation

sessions at a glance, saving time researching

them individually. The site also features a

comprehensive FAQ section.

For more information: www.whatisthebureau.com.au

Mobile app for MICE attendeesA mobile app that enables event organisers and

exhibitors to interact with delegates before,

during and after an event is now available in

South Africa. With ShowGizmo, users can plan

their itinerary using the calendar and information

about the event. Timetables are updated

immediately after any changes, and notices are

sent out. The app can also help to reduce event

organisers’ overheads through sponsorship by

allowing for sponsor exposure on the smartphone

and web interface.

facts

HKCEC launches new Android appThe Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition

Centre (HKCEC) has launched an Android app,

which can be downloaded free of charge and which

complements its iPhone app released last year. This

HKCEC app allows users to share information

such as an event calendar, news on HKCEC and

restaurant details in English, traditional Chinese

or simplified Chinese via email or social media

channels. The other functions of the app, for

instance, ‘Where to Eat’ and ‘Floor Plan’ provide

information about restaurants and an overview of

the HKCEC facilities at a glance, respectively.


Fairmont Jaipur launched Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global

hospitality industry, recently opened its first

property in India at Jaipur. The design of the

property pays tribute to the great Mughal dynasty.

This 255-room hotel features the signature

Fairmont Gold room, a variety of restaurants and

bars, while the villas and 5,500 sqm (60,000 sqft)

of meeting space for weddings and functions and

a 1,300 sqm (14,000 sqft) Willow Stream Spa will

debut later.

The Fairmont Gold Floor, the brand’s exclusive

‘hotel within a hotel’ which features access to the

Fairmont Gold Lounge with personalised service

will introduce an exclusive lifestyle experience.

New Zealand to restore Convention Centre in ChristchurchThe government of New Zealand will build a

24,000 sqm state-of-the-art convention centre at

the South Island city of Christchurch. The centre

will be located near Avon River and will cater to

up to 2,000 delegates. The convention centre is a

reconstruction project after the conference-cum-

exhibition business in Christchurch was hit by

an earthquake in February 2011. The centre will

include a performing arts centre, indoor sports

centre, shopping precinct and a 35,000-seater

sports stadium.

New Portal lets planners track CMP creditsThrough a new online portal called RecertTrack,

meeting professionals can track their continuing

education and certification credits and find out

about live and virtual education offerings.

Initially, the service was only available for

Certified Association Executives, but this year it

expanded to include 22 meetings and hospitality

industry certifications, including the Certified

Meeting Professional, Certified Special Events

Professional, Destination Management Certified

Professional, and Certified Hotel Administrator.

facts

Accor to offer free Wi-Fi in all Asia-Pacific hotels

After an Asia Pacific

Business Traveller

Survey, conducted by

Accor, in July 2012,

revealed that free

Internet was becoming

an increasingly

important factor in

influencing hotel

choices, Accor has

confirmed that it will

introduce free Wi-Fi in all of its Asia-Pacific

properties by the end of this year. After the

introduction, guests in all the hotels will be able

to check emails and surf the web for free, but

will have to pay for activities requiring a higher

bandwidth.


facts

Hilton Worldwide launches new MICE campaign in Asia Pacific

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new campaign,

‘FROM MICE TO MILLIONS’ in Asia Pacific

region. The campaign will allow regional bookers

to take part in a challenge to win up to 2 million

Hilton HHonors points. With a total of 7 million

Hilton HHonors points up for grabs, top bookers

from Asia Pacific, who organise meetings on

behalf of their companies, will be able to use

these points towards free nights at Hilton

Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels or redeem a wide

range of productivity tools for themselves or their

companies, such as laptop computers, mobile

phones and printers from the HHonors global

mall (HHonors.com/Shopping).

To find out more visit:

www.hiltonworldwideapmice.com

MyCEB wins three important conferencesMalaysia Convention &

Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

has added three significant

international conferences to its portfolio. The

first of these is the East Asia Regional Council

of Schools Leadership Conference (ELC) 2012,

which will take place from November 1–4, 2012.

The country will also stage two more conferences

in 2015; the 44th International Federation of

Training and Development Organisations’ World

Conference 2015 (IFTDO) and the Asia Pacific

Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

2015 (APACRS).

High speed free Internet access throughout Kyoto Business visitors to Kyoto will now have access

to free Wi-Fi throughout the city. The scheme

is being launched to cater to smart phone and

tablet computer users who attend conference

and meeting events in the city. The free Wi-Fi

will be available at 630 hotspots and allow up to

three hours of Internet connection to delegates.

There are plans to make the scheme available to

more areas and for a longer period of time in the

near future.

Green Globe certification to the German Convention BureauGreen Globe has recently announced certification

to recognise the German Convention Bureau’s

efforts towards sustainable events. The German

Convention Bureau (GCB) offers practical support

for arranging green meetings, which includes a

presentation of green initiatives and guidelines,

such as the Event Carbon Footprint calculator and

‘Fit for Green Meetings’ seminars for the event

industry. Clients from neighbouring countries,

who are invited for educational trips to Germany,

are provided transportation from Deutsche

Bahn, Germany’s national railway. Guido Bauer,

CEO, Green Globe Certification, maintained that

highest standards for environmental protection

have been applied in Germany for years and the

idea of sustainability has become a tradition in

this country.


Kyoto heritage enhances meetings industry at Hotel GranviaThe Hotel Granvia in Kyoto is enhancing the

experience delegates receive from meetings

and conferences by displaying a traditionally

decorated Jet Ski in the lobby. The addition

of the Jet Ski is to remind delegates about the

history and heritage of Kyoto and to add to the

delegate’s time in the city. The hotel has more

than 1,000 museum quality pieces of art displayed

throughout the property, enhancing meetings

and events with the heritage of Kyoto.

ITB Asia focusses on attracting more MICE

MCI has entered

into a long term

partnership with

Messe Berlin

(Singapore) to

develop a high-

level conference,

targeted at corporate MICE buyers and held

concurrently with ITB Asia. ITB Asia 2012 will

be held from October 17–19, 2012, and the

MCI corporate MICE buyer programme will

take place on October 18–19, 2012, at the Sands

Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

MCI expects the programme to attract over 100

international top buyers each day. Comprising

two educational sessions, the forums will feature

keynote speakers and panelists discussing the

MICE landscape.

Mandarin Oriental, Manila, launches ‘Maximise Your Meetings’ packageWith outstanding personalised service, award-

winning cuisine, a world-class spa, and well-

equipped meeting rooms and function spaces,

Mandarin Oriental, Manila, introduces the

‘Maximise Your Meetings’ package for group

bookings of 10 rooms or more. Valid until

December 30, 2012, the package is designed to

provide flexible solutions to organisers as well as

offer value-added benefits, from complimentary

room upgrades to innovative menus.

facts

Seoul offers new Prepaid SIM Card service for visitors’ smart phones

It is now easier than

ever for business

travellers in Seoul

to keep connected

with friends, family,

and co-workers back

home – all while using

their own phone.

South Korea’s mobile phone service system has

launched a new and streamlined prepaid SIM

card service for inbound tourists wishing to use

their existing smart phones purchased overseas.

The new option serves as a cheaper and more

convenient alternative to existing roaming

services and phone rentals.


South Africa Welcomes Next International Geological ConferenceThe 35th International Geological Conference

(IGC) will be held in Cape Town in 2016. The

congress is expected to attract an estimated 10,000

delegates and will be the first major business

event to be hosted in the new and expanded Cape

Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

ICCA and EIBTM support the next generation of meeting planners EIBTM has partnered with the International

Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to

deliver The Forum for Young Professionals (FYP),

which will take place from 24th - 27th November

in Barcelona.

The ICCA Forum for Young Professionals is an

initiative developed to reach out and help young

meetings professionals to gain a fresh perspective

on meetings management as well as enhance their

professional skills.

facts


Auckland Conventions’ venue portfolio includes Auckland Art GalleryAuckland Conventions’ Venues and Events has

added the internationally acclaimed Auckland Art

Gallery ‘Toi o Tamaki’, to its portfolio of landmark

New Zealand venues, as part of a strategic focus

for attracting and supporting major events in

Auckland. The Gallery has successfully worked to

boost its profile in recent years through a number

of initiatives. The Gallery’s major development,

which scooped no less than 10 architectural

awards this year, also offers a number of options

for event spaces in one location.

facts

Thailand’s trendy new hotels make event spaces more excitingTwo of Thailand’s coolest new hotels Pullman

Bangkok Hotel G and Pullman Pattaya Hotel

G are spicing up meetings and events with a

refreshing blend of chic contemporary style

and creative venues for out-of-the-box MICE

gatherings. Funky restaurants, bars and parties

complement the alternative events experience,

from gourmet burgers and Michelin-quality fine

dining in Bangkok to Pattaya’s liveliest beach club.

New website for KLCC

Kuala Lumpur Convention

Centre has a new website.

This newly-revamped

website incorporates

technologically-advanced

features that give visitors

an idea of the overall design

and layout of the venue.

The website maximises the

use of distinct visual spaces with signature shots

of interior and exterior of the Centre, its food and

beverages, and other facilities. Explore the new

website at www.klccconventioncentre.com Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa (Australia) springs for free conferencesLake Crackenback Resort & Spa is offering

free spring time conferencing for all overnight

corporate retreats booked between September

27 and November 30, 2012. A versatile venue for

small meetings and corporate retreats, it features

a choice of two dedicated conference rooms to

cater to 80 delegates theatre style or 40 delegates

classroom style. There is an array of mountain-

view chalets which provide an upmarket and self-

contained location for small executive groups.


IT&CM India debuts in IndiaIT&CM India made its debut in

Delhi NCR with much optimism

towards ensuring a more

prominent place for India on

the MICE map of the world. The

event saw a modest congregation

of buyers and sellers intent on

making the most of this first-ever show in India.

Pre-IT&CM India activities began with

educational sessions at the 7th conventions India

conclave (CIC). Veteran speaker, Martin Sirk,

CEO, International, Congress and Convention

Association, gave the keynote address on the

opening day of the event. He highlighted how

a nascent market like India needs to evolve to

become more competitive in the international

MICE business.

Renowned as a forum for professionals in the

Indian conventions industry with the main aim

to exchange information and opinions, as well

as encourage key decision makers to organise

more conferences in the country, CIC formed

the education component of IT&CM India’s

inaugural programme, introducing topics like,

‘The Science & Art of Winning A Bid – Whatever

It Takes’, ‘Sponsorship / Maintaining ROI’ and

‘The Vision of New International Convention

Centre & Trends in the Exhibition Industry In

India – Challenges and the Future. ‘

Chander Mansharamani, Vice Chairman, ICPB,

in his speech, acknowledged that visa issue was

a concern for international visitors to India, and

hence international events in India, and informed

that the government was taking proactive steps to

ensure visa on arrival for certain countries.

The three day-event, held from August 21-23,

2012, at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater

Noida, provided a great opportunity to create

awareness about the nuances of the MICE

business and was the first international event of

this kind to be held in India.

facts

Port Stephens widens MICE offersAll Seasons Salamander Shores Resort in Port

Stephens, New South Wales, Australia, has

released MICE packages from A$30 per delegate

per day including venue hire, a ploughman’s

lunch and morning and afternoon teas, with

accommodation from A$139 per delegate

including a hot breakfast.

Golf packages are also available as group-bonding

adventures such as riding quad bikes, sand

dune slides, beach boot camps, waterside yoga,

brewery tours and dolphin viewing cruises on the

Port Stephens harbour.

Salamander Shores has four function rooms

catering from 12 to 150 persons. Salamander’s

new conference packages follow the launch

last month of a new organisation – MICE Port

Stephens – to promote the region to conference

and event organisers.

International Confex signs education deal with PCMAInternational Confex has signed a deal with

the Chicago-based Professional Convention

Management Association (PCMA) that will see

PCMA deliver a daily programme of senior-level

corporate education during next year’s Confex

show at ExCeL London (March 19-21, 2013).

The strategic partnership comes in the wake

of PCMA’s recent inaugural Global Corporate

Summit (July 22-26 in Glasgow), which brought

together leading international meeting and

event planners from such companies as Nike,

McDonald’s, Microsoft and Cisco.


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Fun inTeamwork Corporate offsites are great opportunities for team-building. Companies are looking at including creative and fun-filled activities in their itinerary to foster this camaraderie. MICEtalk puts together a platter of some of the most interesting things to do as being recommended by the National Tourist Offices of various MICE destinations. Spread across continents, each of these requires participants to work together...and compete.



Where?At scenic locations in South Africa

When?The best time for this outdoor activity is when the

summer heat has given way to cooler months. Remember

that when most of the world enjoys summer, South Africa

enjoys its winter.

Interactive Drumming and Singing in South Africa

Why?Music is the pivotal core around which

African communities are structured.

Drums have been played in Africa for

thousands of years. So what better

way of exposing your clients to the rich

enjoyment and fulfilling experience of

African drumming, than by giving them

each a handcrafted Djembe drum to play.

For more information:

www.drummingsa.co.za


What?The various sessions are designed

and led by a team of dynamic young

facilitators who emphasise on building

team spirit. The event is started with a

cacophonous rumble to show guests

the chaotic possibilities of not working

together. Only then is the music built

level by level, until participants start

beating out thunderous African rhythms

as a group.

Another aspect of this performance is

African singing. There is a great unifying

power in getting the group to sing, where

they are taught tonal melodies as well as

traditional African songs.

The interactive drum experience is the

perfect way to add dimension to your

conference opening, break away time or

bush braai (barbecue). A session lasts for

about an hour.

USPThe activity creates a perfect

opportunity to learn more

about traditional African

culture.

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Gravity defying adventure in Macau

Why?To experience the thrill of

various adventure activities

that guarantee to give you an

adrenaline rush. The Macau

Tower offers a cluster of hair-

raising adventures, where

groups can compete and join-in

for much fun and laughter.

Safety measuresThe Macau tower meets the

world’s best safety standards

under able supervision with

requisite harness and advisory

support.

Where?Macau Tower, Macau

When?Macau enjoys fine weather throughout

the year and never gets colder than just

experiencing a nip in the ear. So enjoy

this activity whenever you are in Macau.

USPA wide number of activities to choose

from and all within the vertical limit of

the Tower.

What?Under the supervision of Hackett’s able

team, the Macau Tower offers a chance

to experience the now famous Skywalk.

At a height of 233 mt, participants

can take a stroll on the outer rim that

encircles the tower and that too without

the support of handrails. An overhead

safety system, the only one of its

kind, ensures a thorough safety of the

participants. The tower also allows you

to stand right at the tip of the tower - at

a height of 338 mt, through its mast

climbing adventure, where groups climb

up with the help of narrow ladders.

Offering the best view of Macau, this

adventure takes approximately two

hours.

These apart, bungy jump and sky jump

are also available, where participants are

required to jump from the Macau tower.

Participants ‘fall’ at a speed of 75 kmph,

but they are lowered to the ground

slowly, without any jerk or rebound.

AJ Hackett, who jumped from

the Eiffel tower, is known for the

most exciting adventures. He has

designed the amazing experience

of Macau tower.

For more information: www.macautower.com.mo


Treasure Hunt in the United Kingdom

Why? In partnership with London and

partners, ‘Live the City’ Events

specialise in organising treasure hunts

for corporates and social groups.

This is a perfect opportunity to

explore the various sights of London

through ‘competitive sightseeing’. It is

guaranteed to provide the wow factor

to a team event.

USPThe event organisers guarantee

that by the end of the event,

participants will know more about

the city than the locals do.


www.londonandparners.com

Where? London, with its various historical

treasures, is the best location. Similar

events are available in Bath, Cambridge,

Manchester, York and other areas of the

United Kingdom.

When?Being a ‘city-based activity’, it can be

enjoyed throughout the year, whether

the group is shivering in their stoles or

out in the sun in their summer clothes.

What?Encompassing some of the most

iconic landmarks of London, this

competitive activity includes some

really brain twisting clues for hidden

treasures testing the clue solving skills

of the participants. With cutting edge

technology, flashy quiz machines, lights,

music and a professional quiz host, it’s

fastest finger first and winner takes all.

Throughout the event, groups get the

opportunity to travel on board an iconic

red London bus. They are taken on a

mystery tour through locations which

include Covent Garden, Westminster,

St Paul’s Cathedral and The Tower of

London, to name a few. At each point,

teams are given time on foot to explore

whilst solving clues. Throughout the

event, the ‘Live the City’ teams are on

hand to keep delegates entertained

with commentary which mixes tales of

London’s great history with fun facts

and quirky stories.

Available for groups comprising 10 or

more.

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Skiing in Austria

Why? Skiing is probably the number

one sport in Austria. Eleven

ultimate trend sports with

activities ranging from tubing

to snowbiking, and all types of

gadgets such as airboards and

snowblades are available here

to try out on the slopes.

Special apparel and modern

equipment can be hired on

site. The four ‘Sport 2000 Hire

Stations’ offer a wide range of

skiing equipment; ski shoes and

boots, ski bindings, ski poles,

helmets, goggles, a jacket, pants,

gloves and socks for warmth and

safety.

Where? “NTC-Blue Day” Fun Park

When? The peak of winter is the best time to

enjoy this activity when the park receives

maximum snowfall.

USP The park has some of the most

beginner-friendly slopes of this country.

What? You can race with your team mates

down any of the various slopes here.

The park has different levels for absolute

beginners to racing champions. All

slopes are marked with different colours.

For e.g., blue is for beginners and

black for highly advanced skiers. After

reaching the top, the group can rest for

a bit in an Alpine hut, grab something

to eat and then attempt to ski down.

Instructors are available on hand for

beginners, making this a child’s play and

a true adrenaline rush.

Safety MeasuresThere are specially trained doctors

available 24x7 for any kind of

emergencies. There is a helicopter

on standby for special medical

attention.

For more information: www.ntc-sport.com


On a Segway in Australia

Why? For a unique team-building

and an unforgettable

experience. Participants

are delighted by how easy

Segways are to ride though it

is new to almost everyone.

Where? Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

When? The activity is best enjoyed in the cooler

months of the year. Remember, that

with Australia being in the Southern

hemisphere, its climate is diametrically

opposite that of the rest of the world.

USPEmission-free and completely

environment-friendly.

What? Offered by Melbourne Convention

+ Visitors Bureau member, Segway

Victoria, the Segway® Personal

Transporter (PT) is a two-wheeled, self-

balancing electric vehicle which moves

according to where the rider positions

their weight. Emission-free and almost

completely silent, they are truly eco-

friendly green machines.

After being fully trained by Segway’s

experienced guides, participants are off

to explore the Rochford vineyard on two

wheels, gliding among the grapevines

and learning about grape growing and

wine production along the way. Once

participants have mastered the Segway,

their skills are tested on a purpose-

designed Segway off-road track. The

experience is finally topped-off with a

meal at the award-winning Rochford

Restaurant where guests can relax.

Safety MeasuresYour ability to safely control a

Segway will be assessed during

the training phase of the activity.

If the trainers assess that you

are not safely able to control the

Segway, for your own safety and

that of others, you will not be able

to take part in further activities.


www.segwayvictoria.com.au



www.geocaching.com

Geocaching in the Czech Republic

Why?This is a technological

treasure hunt that uses GPS

devices or any high-tech GPS

receiver. It is currently one

of the most popular team-

building activities in Prague,

where groups are discovering

the heritage of the city in a

completely intriguing way.

USPIdeal for the tech-savvy generation

of present times.

Where?Prague, Czech Republic

When?Enjoy this activity throughout the year. It

is important to remember that winters

in the country can leave you freezing.

What?The basic idea is to look for secret

containers called ‘geocache’, which are

hidden on given GPS coordinates. It is a

truly intriguing way to discover the city.

Through this, teams not only test their

communication skills, but also help in

developing a new competitive edge.

This activity can be done with a small

number of people, starting from six and

as many as four teams can be created

for a ‘hunt’. A local guide accompanies

each team and gives them short briefs

on locations and takes pictures when a

geocache is found. A game can last from

one to four hours.

The country boasts of world-class

infrastructure facilities in the form of 120

convention centres, all equipped with

state-of-the-art technology, 2,000 venues with a

minimum capacity to accommodate 200 people

and 80 exhibition centres representing an area of

18,00,000 sqm. Convention facilities coupled with

the incentives makes France an extraordinary MICE

country.

Atout France in India (based in Mumbai), which

represents France’s National Convention Bureau,

MICE country

federates a large network of MICE related companies.

To provide the best solutions for a successful business

event, France offers efficient and creative Destination

Management Companies, adapted services from

Convention Bureaus, World-class hotels and convention

bureaus and a business-friendly environment.

For more information visit www.franceguidepro.com

MICE venues in France France has a plethora of standalone venues for

meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

FRANCEThe MICE ConnoisseurThe wealth of options that France can offer, be it choice of convention centres and innovative incentive ideas plus the easy access of the destination, makes the country an able contender amongst its contemporaries. MICEtalk explores why France has enjoyed a steady influx of MICE groups over the last two years from India...

The Paris CDG airport has direct flights from all over the world and is ranked 7th in terms of arrivals. Air France operates 18 weekly flights ex India and to 28 destinations within France. It offers direct flights to Paris from New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Air India also offers regular direct flights to Paris from New Delhi.

connectivity


Regatta can be a

team-building activity

in France

Paris-Nord, Villepinte

station

Cité Centre de Congrès, Lyon

management

For MICE, some hotels welcome

outside caterers in order to satisfy

the requirements of a group.

DMC’s and local land operators

are well aware of the demand and

have connected with Indian caterers

in order to respond to the needs of

their clients

It is advisable to plan ahead of time. For large groups, it is particularly important to submit files in due time particularly for the Bombay jurisdiction where biometrics is required.

If information is given to Atout France in advance then they can put in a request at the Embassy and the Consulates for smoother visa deliverance.

visa


d’Or

Acropolis Convention and Exhibition, Nice

be easily rearranged to suit the most demanding

needs

Strasbourg Convention and Conference Centre

respectively

Post-event activities

cooking or wine lessons, shopping visits, tours aboard

a private fashion show, a party in a famous museum

cruise or a gala dinner with an Indian chef.

Indulge your olfactory senses at famous perfumeries

The Paris Convention Bureau and a new generation of destination management companies (DMCs) are key partners for Indian meeting planners to make Paris more accessible with a better knowledge of specific expectations of the Indian market. France Tourism can also put the tour operators and travel agents in direct contact with local DMCs and hotels to secure good deals regarding hotels and sightseeing.More info on: www.convention.parisinfo.com/en

destination management

Porte de Versailles in Paris boasts

eight exhibition halls covering

2,20,000 sqm in total. It is ranked as

the first exhibition centre in France

and seventh in all of Europe

Visitors coming to France are entitled to a 12 per cent tax refund on good purchases over the value of 175 Euros. So do not forget to claim your VAT refund. For more information on tax free shopping and VAT refund refer to the link http://www.global-blue.com/traveller-services/tax-free-shopping/tax-free-shopping/

spending right!

MICE country


Facing page: A post

conference get-together

Right: France offers a

plethora of post-event

activities

Bottom: Entertainment

in France

Arrange for cooking classes and wine courses that

suits the taste of your group in the vineyards of Bordeaux

picturesque country.

MICE cities in France

regions that can accommodate very large groups while

Paris has been a preferred MICE

destination for several corporates in the past due to

abundant venues, possibility to conduct great team-

building activities and much more.

Nice, with rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping,

splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades and close

destination for MICE-related activities.

Cannes offers endless opportunities for organising

incentives and team-building activities in the French

des Festivals et Congres, famous for the Cannes Film

Festival. Bordeaux is an easy destination for MICE events

as it is conveniently located and well-connected within

MICE country

Stringent quality and service control

measures are in place to ensure

better quality of accommodation

with surprise checks conducted

every 5 years

Ferrat

palace category hotels

MICE country

France and beyond. Bordeaux is particularly famous for

its legendary wine and often hosts many enormous wine-

related events.

Deliciously FranceFrance offers a vast choice of great places where food

and wine are available in abundance and excellent

quality. In addition to the French delicacies, Indian

restaurants can be found in some of France’s major

Stay in FranceFrance offers a wide variety of accommodation

options from classical or modern hotels or large hotels

with conference facilities. France has adopted a new

French hospitality and contribution to the enhancement

of the county’s appeal throughout the world.

And the list does not end here…

guarantee a memorable experience!

Welcome Kits. Offered under certain conditions to the organisers, it has been distributed at airports, in certain train stations and at venues.

metro, trams and RER trains of Paris and its suburbs.

tourist and cultural sites in the city.

metro and tramway network for a duration of 72 hrs.

trips during the days of the Congress on the airport coach and on the

offers to encourage MICE

Corporates can include innovative ideas such as cooking lessons with French chefs, wine tasting in wine cellars for their groups as part of their itinerary.

incentives


Top: Burlesque show at

Maulin Rouge, which is

also an event venue

Facing page inset:

Delegates enjoy a wine

tasting session

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

MICE in AustraliaEquipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support small and large business events, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) offers corporates spectacular facilities for meetings and conferences. MICEtalk gathers information about this incredible venue


has put together a comprehensive convention tool kit, which would help you from choosing the apt venue to the complimenting accommodation options. The Bureau assists you with free walking tours and city information desk at the conference venue (for conferences of more than 700 delegates).

perth convention bureau

The City of Perth has a range of

public transport facilities and options

that connect hotels with the Perth

Convention and Exhibition Centre

MICE venue


delegates. Its major facilities include six multi-

floor-to-ceiling glass foyers on all three levels, offering

unrivalled versatility for organisers.

PCEC has a range of preferred suppliers that they recommend, however, if a client requires the services of an outside supplier, the centre is flexible in working with outside suppliers. Also, PCEC has a vegetarian menu available for Indian clients.

outside suppliers

Business District), where a range of transport options are available to get you to and from the Centre.

the Wellington Street Bus Station, located along Wellington Street next to the Perth Central train station.

walk to the Centre.

getting to PCEC

MICE venue


Top: Perth’s skyline

Bottom: Banquet space

at PCEC

MICE venue

IT solutions available are wireless

and cabled Internet, telephone

connections, facsimile, EFTPOS lines

and video-conferencing. You can also

avail short-term rental of notebooks

and desktop PCs

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Top: Meeting space

at PCEC

Left: Floor plan of

Level 2 at PCEC

At PCEC, clients have

access to cutting-

edge technology and

communication

services for all events.

A dedicated IT Events

Coordinator is available

to deliver a range of IT

solutions for your event

utilises Cisco wireless access points selected

for its high-calibre security features, its

versatility and its excellent coverage within

excellent ‘value add’ that organisers can now

offer to attendees of their events.

All conference delegates, event attendees and the general public

can stay connected to the web and their e-mails via the free

wireless internet service which is available throughout the venue.


Above and Right:

Façade of Perth

Convention and

Exhibition Centre

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen prides itself on being one of

and architectural heritage with a modern life, the city has developed

its meetings and conferences infrastructure, with venues like the Tivoli

Congress Centre, Bella Centre, etc.

Copenhagen has a number of event venues that are spacious,

contemporary in design and well versed with technology to make any event

experience memorable and are frequented by business travellers.

MICE city

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) recognises Copenhagen as one of the most promising business destinations and ranks it amongst the 20 most popular MICE cities in the world today. MICEtalk takes a quick tour of this beautiful city to find out more.

GREEN COPENHAGEN for MICE

hub. There is no direct flight from Copenhagen to India. Finnair operates direct flights to India

Moscow, Istanbul, Doha and Dubai.

connectivity



Bella Center

Airport

the venue easily accessible even for the physically

challenged

Tivoli Congress Center

October 2010

people

and allows plenty of natural light

MICE city

not require visa to enter Denmark. Visa may be required to transit through other European Union countries while travelling to Denmark.

visa

Copenhagen is one of the

most ‘walkable’ cities in

the world. Its compact

city centre makes walking

between meeting venues,

hotels, sights, restaurants

and shopping areas a

matter of minutes

meeting/convention space


Bottom Right: Street

scene in Copenhagen

Forum Copenhagen

(seated)

seated

theme events

MICE city

Copenhagen Island

Scandic Copenhagen

5+hotel)

4 & 5-star hotels

Radisson Blu Falconer

Hotel and Conference

Center, Copenhagen, has

developed a new concept

called Brain Food to help

delegates maintain their

level of concentration

throughout an event


MICE city

about Copenhagen, posters and banners to postcards,

city maps and tourist fact guides for the delegates.

provided at the venue, when an event comprises

more than 1,000 participants

meeting in the bureau’s Meeting and Convention

Calendar and create a link directly to their own

website.

Green Copenhagen

‘green facts’ about the city are:

participants to offset carbon footprints.

most environment-friendly buses in Europe.

Hotels and the international hotel brands like Hilton

protect the environment.

organic food.

Fun after work

Netto boats

immaculate venue infrastructure, historical heritage

and scenic landscape further add to this lure.


Markus Diefenbach [email protected]

why copenhagen

The restaurants in

Copenhagen, which serve

Nordic cuisine, have good

options for vegetarians

Professional assistance for International Corporate meets

proposals and securing the required space.

accommodation.

congress organisers and event agencies.

and incentives.

decision makers according to their requirements


Above: Climate Change

Conference 2009

Copenhagen

Park Plaza, BengaluruRedefining service for the demanding young corporate traveller, Park Plaza Bengaluru is fast becoming the hub for business travellers looking for urban sophistication replete with just the right ambience and services. Ravi Singh, Head - Sales & Marketing, Park Plaza, Bengaluru, defines everything that the hotel is proud of.

Exploring MICE at

Sarovar Bengaluru Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has 60 operational hotels across 40 cities in India and overseas. This diverse portfolio encompasses hotels, resorts, restaurants and corporate hospitality. MICEtalk takes a bird’s eye view of Savannah Sarovar Premiere, Bengaluru and Park Plaza Bengaluru; each of these provides a distinct experience of the IT hub of India.

The Grand Victoria, the main

sqft with a ceiling height of 25 ft – accommodating a minimum of 800 people. This is complemented with

each. The sprawling banquet facility

to ensure that there is no space crunch. The open terrace next to the

also offers six breakaway halls, three boardrooms with a capacity of 15 – 20 persons each, two smaller halls by the name of Arabica and Robusta of 1,000 sqft and Boulangerie, which is

banquet space

MICE hotel


‘Room booking, etc.’ includes

Dining

cuisine

Corporates can bring

their own vendors

without incurring any

additional costs. The

property, however,

has its own event

management personnel

to put together the

nitty-gritty of an event

Park Plaza offers hi-tech

audio-visual facility from the

renowned house of BOSE. All the

board rooms are equipped with

LED TV. All audio-visuals are

charged on actual

Park Plaza, Bengaluru, can offer up to 70 per cent of its room

inventory during the weekdays and 85 per cent of the inventory

during the weekends to corporates hosting their meetings and

conventions here.

cars and buses for groups who want to explore Bengaluru and areas around the city.

travel desk

MICE hotel

The hotel organises various kind of theme evenings for its corporate clients. Few of the popular themes are, Indian Village Theme, Goan Beach Theme, Street Food Theme, Pirates Theme, Bollywood Theme and

in addition to the basic Banquet Cost.

theme eveningstheme evenings


Savannah Sarovar Premiere, BengaluruComplete with all modern facilities, Savannah Sarovar Premiere is an ideal stopover for corporate travellers coming into the city. Situated close to the business hub of the city, the property promises to provide the best in services to the most discerning corporate travellers. Sriram, General Manager - Savannah Sarovar Premiere, Bengaluru, fills us with details.

Recognising the importance of team-building activities for

corporate events, the hotel can put together special activities

like football matches, treasure hunts, etc., each requiring the

participants to cooperate and compete.

tariffIn case of special theme evenings orbanquets for a group, the tariff can vary from ` 1,000 – 1,200 (plus taxes) per person, depending on the requirement of the event.

The hotel generally guides groups to choose suppliers if they are looking for anything in particular for their event. They also prefer to outsource the responsibility of corporate theme evenings to event management companies outside.

event management

MICE hotel


A corporate group

coming to Savannah

Sarovar Premiere,

Bengaluru, can block a

maximum of 50 rooms

for their event

The hotel can arrange for different kind of theme evenings, depending on the request of the corporate groups that come here. The themes are varied but executed well with the expertise of the organisers. The hotel, so far, has simulated the

Arabian nights, etc.

theme evenings

technology

arranged at an additional cost.

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Seating Capacity

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Allamanda Terrace 200 NA 150

event space


beds in each room

extra beds

suppliers for bigger events on extra charge

request

quick factsAmong the various theme evenings

that can be organised on the

property for a corporate group

are barbeque night, musical night,

cultural events and DJ night. Theme

evening will cost approximately

Rs 3,000 per person per night

Choice for MICE

Tamara ResortCoimbatore

Fine hospitality, cutting edge banqueting facilities in the serene ambience of Coimbatore, Tamara Resort has all this and more to lure business travellers in its bewitching spell. Plan your meetings and make business plans in the picturesque locale of the resort.


The projector with screen is rented at the rate of

sound and lights at extra cost.

chargeable services

MICE resort


We have multi-cuisine dining

options, but local and traditional

specialties are emphasised

For team-building

activities, Tamara has

a specialised team for

Outbound training called

PAcE (Pricol Academy for

Excellence)

With the help of professional tour guides of the resort, delegates can explore various city

packages for its visitors.

explore

MICE resort

For both the conference and general banquet, the resort offers two cordless and one collar microphone, while for conferences it further provides notepad, pen, etc. Venue charges are inclusive of food charges.

complimentary services

CapacityTheatre 50

Class Room“U” shape

Casual 50

meeting space


Hyderabad is the only city of India that boasts of its own Convention and Visitors Bureau. Known as the convention capital of India, Hyderabad remains at the forefront when it comes to MICE activities. The Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) throws open its doors for the most demanding meetings, conferences and exhibitions and has above all, the right attitude for MICE, something that is reiterated by Gary Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau.

domestic MICE

HYDERABADIndia’s Convention Capital

HITEX – Hyderabad


The venue is ideal for exhibitions, trade shows and all

Trade Fair office has various facilities to assist MICE activities and it has an open parking lot that can easily accommodate around 1,200 cars.


Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC)centre managed by the Accor group, leaders in the hospitality business. Situated at a short 15 minutes drive from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the venue overwhelms you with its sheer magnitude and speaks of a vision that wanted India to get a firm foothold on the meetings and conventions map of the world. The venue boasts of large flexible spaces and is ideal for all kinds of conventions and special events. Spread over

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Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC)centre managed by the Accor group, leaders in the hospitality business. Situated at a short 15 minutes drive from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the venue overwhelms you with its sheer magnitude and speaks of a vision that wanted India to get a firm foothold on the meetings and conventions map of the world. The venue boasts of large flexible spaces and is ideal for all kinds of conventions and special events. Spread over

“The state government has a vision. It is

of this is the Hyderabad International Convention

has developed tremendously in the last decade, with

infrastructure support for MICE along with the HICC

major role in the city being recognised as a convention

bring about this recognition,” he says emphatically.

HICC is located at the IT hub of the city, Hitec

City, which is home to the India offices of several

multinationals like, Microsoft and Dell among others.

Travelling to this part of the city from the airport, says

Hyderabad Hotels with Event SpacesTalking of meetings in Hyderabad, Westin Hyderabad Mindspace is gaining popularity for

its MICE endeavours. With ample space for clutter-

free meetings, because of its ‘open’ layout, the hotel

and effortlessly combines business with leisure with

visitors to both work and fun.

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre

a premier luxury hotel, the property stands out because of

its elegance, whether it is in its guest rooms, restaurants,

lounges, spa or its convention offerings.

Ista Hyderabad is also known for its hospitality

towards business travellers. With its conference area and

smaller meeting space, this elegant property is catching

up with its more famous counterparts for its services.

of its Trident properties in Hyderabad this year.

Hyderabad will

be hosting the UN

Conference on Biological

Diversity (COP 11), which

will see 800 delegates,

from 193 countries

coming into the city, in

October this year

Taj Falaknuma www.tajhotels.com

Taj Krishna www.tajhotels.com

Taj Banjara Hyderabad www.tajhotels.com

Taj Residency www.tajhotels.com

Taj Deccan www.tajhotels.com

Vivanta by Taj Begumpet www.tajhotels.com

Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

Leonia Holistic Destination www.leonia.in

ITC Kakatiya www.itchotels.in

The Park Hyderabad www.theparkhotels.com

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel

premier hotels

domestic MICE

is acknowledged as the best airport in the

Middle East and South East Asia. One can reach

any of the major hubs or via New Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata.

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Gary Khan

Chief Executive Officer

Hyderabad Convention

Visitors Bureau

a 750 sqft exquisite meeting facility to a 17,000 sqft pillar facility that is amenable to all kinds of props. The facilities are spacious and epitomise grandeur.

domestic MICE

Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB)

destination for meetings and conventions. A major

a ‘bid manager’ to guide the process, to researching

on the concerned industry, to interacting with the

concerned persons to highlight the appropriateness of

Hyderabad as the destination for the said convention,

that the “gestation period” for a bid can be as long as

with deciding on the venue and introduces their client

to local professional conference organisers to even

coming forward to assist with presentations and later

with post-event activities.

convention planning and onsite event servicing.

For more information: http://www.hcvb.co.in/hcvb-

services.html

Post-event excursionsHyderabad is a city of several delights, and therefore,

taking a tour to see the city’s cultural heritage, like the

shopping for the famous Hyderabadi pearls or semi-

precious stones, to savouring the delicious Hyderabadi

Biryani, there is something here for everybody.

With so much on offer, the city’s reputation as the

convention city of India does not come as a surprise,

does it?

Ramoji Film CityRamoji Film City


Right: Hyderabad

Marriott

Middle: Qutub Shahi

Tomb is one of the

city’s many historical

attractions

Aircraft Charters Redefine MICE Travel

The discerning corporate traveller looking for a special MICE experience is expecting the journey to their destination of business to be as special as the country of choice. As airlines become more astute on providing the best services possible, corporate travellers are increasingly choosing Aircraft Charters for their exclusivity. MICEtalk spoke to Chapman Freeborn, one of the leaders in this business, to find out how they are adding on to a MICE experience, sometimes even creating the opportunity for events on board.


airline

Groups deciding to fly charter can avail of a

checking-in


technology

innovation, expertise and professionalism and

flies business travellers in several countries

across the globe. Corporates from India can choose

to take a flight to both domestic and several of these

local contacts and cultural insights into the destinations

they connect, give them a distinct advantage and make

them a cost-effective service provider and above all a

favourite with business travellers.

Executive jet charter can offer an economical

solution for corporate travel, especially where there is a

plans can be made much simple with the flexibility of

schedule and personalised service. Busy corporates

not only can travel according to a time convenient for

them, they can also discuss business in the meeting

space on board as they wait to reach their destination.

For a domestic destination, groups can book

international flight, bookings have to be made at

are, however, subject to availability and the requisite

permission.

All the immigration and security

checks are done directly by the

Airport/Government authorities.

Each guest will be screened as per

the norms applicable

Regional turbo props and

jets can accommodate

around 50 passengers


Special corporate events can take place on board, such as board meetings as few of the private jets provide meeting rooms. The aircraft can also be used for special events like corporate promotions, product launches, joy rides as incentives, etc.

events on-board

The company can provide on board

Flight Managers including personnel

who are US FAA approved Ground

Security Coordinators (GSCs)

Corporate brandingCorporates can ensure that the interiors of the aircraft

head rest, catering, in-flight entertainment signage

and make a real impact.

to the cuisine offered on-board. All the catering options

can be discussed and selected in advance with the clients

before the departure dates. Menus can be tailor-made

champagne in the case of international flights.

Chapman Freeborn often provides corporate clients

and travel management companies (TMCs) with air

charter in support of special events. An executive jet or

helicopter may be required as part of the ‘experience’.

With time being the most precious commodity

of business travellers, aircraft charter becomes a

convenient option for groups, who are trying to connect

with their colleagues over business matters.

you…

For more information: www.chapman-freeborn.com

airline

For journeys involving groups, excess baggage

can often be a problem. In case of a charter

aircraft, passengers can carry around 30 kgs

of luggage individually


1. How has the meeting industry evolved over the years?

com) is continually changing to meet the developing

demands of its stakeholders which are consequently

affected by resources and technology available to them

at each point in time.

Typewriters and Telex printers have been replaced

with emails and social media networks, which are

growing at an exponential rate. We are now able to

use our social media portals to share news, videos,

webinars and other useful content with our followers

across the globe at the click of a button. Who would

Developing infrastructure and improved transport

links have also made the world a much smaller place.

more accessible to exhibitors, trade visitors, hosted

buyers and media As a result, we are delighted to

just been evident in the way we communicate or travel,

but also in the way meeting planners use their budgets

to gain the maximum return on investment when it

comes to achieving business objectives.

As the meetings industry has evolved, its professionals have become much more aware of the benefits, which exhibitions such as EIBTM can offer to them and the ways in which this business platform can be used to gain the maximum amount of return on investment. EIBTM has become more than a place for the world to meet, it has grown to be a community which drives the industry forward, pioneering meaningful education and bringing together over 15,200 meetings professionals for world class business and networking opportunities each year.

EIBTMPreparing for its Silver Jubilee

Graeme Barnett, Exhibition Director, EIBTM, in conversation with Rupali Narasimhan, discusses about the changing scenario and future plans of EIBTM.


2. How did this sector cope in the wake of the economic crisis? Has the global financial crisis changed the way companies participate in specialised shows such as EIBTM?

previous months, it remains positive, and doesn’t

news and our core objective is to ensure that we do

everything we can to support the industry in these

challenging times.

Companies have changed their marketing

behaviour in light of the economic crisis. “Meetings

professionals and their stakeholders understand

the value of what they do, and continue to face their

going flexibility and determination as they embrace

EIBTM has remained a key platform for meeting

as it meets the needs of these evolving business

demands and determination.

3. Can you please tell us more about EIBTM’s hosted buyer programme?

EIBTM, and for 2012, we are thrilled to offer even

Buyer programme has been enhanced to give even

more flexibility as we recognise that the amount

of time buyers wish to spend at the show is likely

to vary (due to other business demands). Hence,

we are opening a new status for ‘appointment only

buyers’, who can organise their own travel and

appointments system and having a pre-scheduled

diary of appointments for their visit.

will be offered accommodation in one of Barcelona’s

refurbished Majestic Hotel, spectacular Hotel Arts

a key factor contributing to the success of the Hosted

Buyer programme, and dynamic content year-on-year

sustains high demand from potential buyers who apply

with ACTE to offer a new stream of education for

business travel buyers which will be delivered in

addition to the dedicated education streams for

association, corporate and agency buyers.

If you are a buyer placing international meetings,

events and business travel, apply for your place today

4. What are the new features that one will see at the 2012 event in Barcelona? Please tell us more about the seminars and educational programmes that are being planned?Firstly, we have developed a new logo reflecting the

th anniversary and

plan to announce throughout the year, on the run up

our new logo by visiting the EIBTM website at www.

Another exciting show development that will be

launched education-led event taking place the day

before EIBTM opens, on the afternoon of Monday,

inspirational and provocative content to set the scene

for three days of business that follows on the show

floor as well as providing a new opportunity for the

global meetings industry to connect and network.

We are also delighted to announce the venue

MuseuNacionald’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), where

is situated on the mountain of Montjuic, providing

stunning views of the city of Barcelona.

5. What will an EIBTM of 2020 look like? Will technology change the way business is done today? Or can this technology be harnessed to produce a more lucrative business environment?

EIBTM and as technology advances, the show will

evolve as a business platform to ensure it utilises all

the communication channels available.

the future will present a number of alternative

meeting solutions such as hybrid events or virtual

conferences, the need for face-to-face meetings will

Meetings Experience’ survey which was conducted

respondents said the ‘Quality of Networking’ was

the biggest single factor that would encourage

delegates to attend events and only 1 per cent of

respondents said that they would not attend live

events in 2020.”

the experience we have at exhibitions such as

harnessed to produce a more lucrative business

environment and a much more personal

approach to communications.

per cent) and ‘All event content downloaded

We also expect that global travel will

become even more accessible and cheaper

as we move towards 2020 and as a direct

result, the global element of EIBTM will

remain stronger than ever.

yours officially


Radisson Blu Hotel Jaipur Airport appoints Atal Saran

Bhargava as Director

- Sales & Marketing

Atal Saran

Bhargava joined

Radisson Blue

Hotel Jaipur

Airport as the

Director of Sales

and Marketing.

He has 14 years

of experience

ranging from

Corporates, FIT, MICE, Travel

Trade to online business. His

new role will include planning

and strategising the marketing

plans for the hotel, directing

all sales and marketing

efforts towards achieving the

operational goals of the hotel.

He has earlier worked with

Sarovar Hotels, Ramada Jaipur,

Reliance Communications

Ltd. and Mansingh Group of

Hotels.

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)promotes Mam Puangthip Chotipantawanon as Director of Operations Mam Puangthip has been promoted as the Director of Operations for PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association). She will be responsible for operations across all departments to provide an association-wide support structure to actively and regularly engage with members; deliver all PATA products, services and events in a timely and profitable manner, and to convey the highest standards to satisfy needs and relevance of PATA membership.

Kuoni India appoints Rajeev G Wagle as the new Managing Director Kuoni India has announced the appointment of Rajeev G Wagle as the new Managing Director. In his new role, Wagle would be responsible for steering the company to greater heights. He has expertise in finance and has a vast knowledge of the tourism business. Previously, he was working as the Group CFO with UTV Software Communications Ltd.

The Courtyard by Marriott Gurgaon, appoints

Kanika Hasrat as its new General ManagerKanika Hasrat joins Courtyard by Marriott Gurgaon as General Manager. She will lead the team in developing the hotel’s vision and strategy, as well as oversee the total operations. She will also play a vital role in employee training and development, while driving performance across various aspects including financial success, brand value, guest satisfaction and engagement as well as service quality.

people on the move

Chris Prieto, CMP will join ICCA

(International Congress and Convention

Association) as its South Africa-based

Regional Director covering the African

region. Gamal Sadek, from the Al

Ketbi Consultancy, has been appointed

as the Regional Director for Middle East,

based out of Dubai.

ICCA adds African and Middle East

regional directors


Benefits ofNative Event Apps

Access to ContentTo run a Mobile Web-based app, the user has to access

the Internet via Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Native

is crucial because in a hotel or a convention centre

you may have thousands of attendees trying to access

Wi-Fi or cellular network simultaneously to use their

do require updates periodically but those updates

usually take less than 10 seconds.

Push Notifications and Alerts

text message and appears right in the app regardless

of whether the app is open or not. It’s a powerful way

to reach attendees, inform them of upcoming sessions,

rooms and speaker changes or promote sponsors

at your event. Web apps can’t do this as they cannot

directly access the device features.

Enhanced Device Access

access to all sensors, the users’ address book and

calendar, camera which allows users to capture and

without network connectivity, graphics, are cleaner

due to hardware acceleration and all native apps are

available on the app store making them easier to locate

and download.

Create your own spaceNative apps are all about your event, your content,

your speakers, your exhibitors, your sponsors, and

your brand. But with a Web app, one errant click in

with no clear way back.

App Development

app store approval process, all content updates are

Testing of native apps can be carried out on each

device once through the approval process. Web

apps can, in fact, be more difficult to test. Apps will

system dependent. Even if a device has the ability

browser will.

We applaud the efforts of developers around the

app a more mobile-friendly place. While it’s a good

strategy to have both a mobile-friendly website and

the best chances of making a big impact on your

For some Commercial Apps you may question the benefit of native apps over HTML5 or mobile web-apps. For events, though, we maintain the belief that native apps still provide a greater experience in terms of functionality. Here’s why:

technology


Darren Edwards

Founder

Invisage Creative

Services

Australia

checklist

General requirements for

Outdoor TripsSleeping bag -

are better. A muff (an extra section

around the neck) makes a big

difference to the overall warmth

of a bag.

Rucksack - It should be comfortable

with a good waist band that transfers

some of the weight to the hips is

most important. It needs to be big

enough to take a jacket, fleece, water,

camera and odds and ends.

Money belt to carry your

important items with you.

hat, etc., because the sun is strong at higher

altitudes, river beds and forests.

Headlamp will help you read well at

night. However, you can

substitute it for a

torch if you like.

Mittens/Gloves - A good pair of windproof

gloves is essential and makes packing

up camp on cold mornings much more

bearable.

Wind/Rain jacket - Waterproof and

breathable raincoats are not suitable). Carry

a second lighter jacket for warmer days.

Medicines - In addition to regular

medication, you must carry anti-histamines,

pain relieving balm - like ‘Move’ and band-

aids.

signals so inform your people that you will

not be available on phone for a few days.

a comprehensive personal insurance policy

which covers for sickness, accident, loss of

baggage and trip cancellation (this may mean

an extra premium). For trekking clients, it’s

important that the policy covers you for

the unlikely event of evacuation by plane or

helicopter. If you have opted for rafting, the

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checklist

An incentive trip on the cards? MICEtalk brings a comprehensive checklist for things to pack and take along when going out for an outdoor adventure incentive.

EXTRAS FOR A RAFTING CAMP

and shorts

camp, these are normally available with them)

TREKKING In Summers

sunlight at an altitude

pockets to keep your hands free

In Winters:

for bed socks

lightweight

support, having plenty of toe room for long

descents, and a stiff sole to lessen twisting

torsion. Check for slippery soles.

JUNGLE SAFARI

the jungle.

cover your legs

and arms fully to

safeguard yourself

from wild plants

and insects you may

come in contact with, leading to

severe allergies. It is also a good idea to

wear layers in the jungle instead of relying

on one item of clothing.

shoes with socks, instead of floaters and

other footwear that expose the feet.

antiseptic creams are a must.

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eventseventsEVENT VENUE CITY/COUNTRY DATE

China Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition China National Convention Centre Beijing, China

Cartagena, Columbia

International French Travel Market Porte de Versailles Paris, France

Global Business Travel Association – Europe Conference 2012 Budapest Congress and World Trade Centre

Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange

PATA Travel Mart 2012 Manila, Philippines

Sands Expo Convention Centre

ACTE Global Education Conference Rome

The Business Travel Conference

51st ICCA Congress Puerto Rico Convention Center Pedro Rosselló

The Business Travel Conference

World Travel Mart

Travel and Tourism Fair Chennai Trade Centre Chennai, India

Exhibition for Meetings, Events & Incentive Travel

India International Travel Mart Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium Kochi, India

FITUR Feria de Madrid Madrid, Spain

Outbound Travel Mart Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai, India


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