Japan Tourism Suffers Over Island Dispute with China

As protesters gathered in cities across China against the Japanese nationalisation of control over the disputed Diaoyu / Senkaku Islands the tourism industry in...

Seoul Gaining Ground in the Convention Stakes

The Republic of Korea offers numerous possibilities for those interested in doing business in Northeast Asia.  Its proximity and access to some of the...

REED Announces Travel Agency for AIME

Reed Travel Exhibitions’ Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) will be joining forces with the travel management company, Bay Travel for its 2013 hosted...
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Swedish Police – James Bond Party Scandal

At a time of austerity for the Swedish security service (SAPO),  where about one in ten staff  will lose their jobs or take early...
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Seoul Attractive for MICE Operators

Seoul is ranked as one of the top 10 international conference destinations in the world and among the top 3 in Asia.  With Seoul's...
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Swedish Government in Event Spending Furor

Swedish Government departments, and semi-private foundations are under the spotlight for overspending and lack of transparency regarding events and promotional budgets.  In a situation...
Burma

Burma Hits the Destination Spotlight

Vietnam, France and Indian companies are set to become major hotel investors in Rangoon, as investors eye the burgeoning Burmese tourist industry, domestic media...

Maldives Twitter Promotion Falls Short

A Twitter campaign by the Maldives tourism chiefs to boost the popularity of the country as a holiday destination has been hijacked by users...
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Another USA-GSA Awards meetings Under Investigation

  The GSA(General Services Administration) Inspector General and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are once again investigating another GSA meeting for abuse...

USA Business Travel to Europe Slows

American business travellers are now expected to take 437.9 million trips this year, according to the Global Business Travel Association, a fall of about...