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A Sustainable Way to Meet in Singapore

9/9/2022

 
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As consumers become more aware of the impact of their purchases, travel and meetings professionals are demanding more sustainable options when planning business events. Ready, get set, go green! – a white paper released by STB and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) – looks at key trends of green meetings and events, the role a destination plays and how travel and meetings planners can measure a destination’s sustainability.

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New upscale hotels in Vietnam

6/1/2022

 
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Rooftop infinity pool at Radisson Hotel Danang
A sign of confidence in the recovery of Vietnam's leisure travel and MICE industry post-Covid-19, the Radisson Hotel Group has launched two new upscale hotels  in the country in April this year. Both properties are located in scenic beachfront destinations - Danang and Phan Thiet.

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New Hotel in India opens its doors to guests in Madhya Pradesh - the city of lakes

10/7/2021

 
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Radisso Bhopal opened in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in September 2021. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is conveniently located within a 40-minute driving distance from Raja Bhoj International Airport and 10 minutes from Habibganj Railway Station. The hotel spans across 4,500 sqm and provides an ideal stay for both leisure and business travelers visiting the city. Radisson Bhopal also provides easy access to tourist attractions like Sanchi Stupa, Upper Lake, Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhimbeteka Caves.

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Lonavala in India gets new spa and resort hotel

8/27/2021

 
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Facade and entrance of Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala (photo courtesy of Radisson Hotel Group)
Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala was launched in the scenic hills of Lonavala, India on 23 August 2021. A drivable getaway with convenient air, rail and road connectivity from Mumbai and Pune, the destination is a travelers’ paradise offering many tourist attractions such as Rajmachi Point, Lonavala Lake, Duke's Nose, Karla Caves etc. The resort is spread over 14,100 sqm, offering sweeping views of the majestic Sahyadri range and one of the largest venues for hosting off-site meetings and large weddings. The resort’s commitment to sustainable design practices and extraordinary local character makes it a perfect getaway for modern travelers seeking a purpose-driven travel experience.

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Armenia Picture Story

6/26/2020

 
Yerevan, Armenia
Cascading Staircase and Museum in Yerevan, Armenia
This is probably not the best time to feature Armenia as a travel destination given the current Covid-19 situation, but Armenia does have its beauty, legends and fascinating history. While there is potential for international meetings and incentive travel in Armenia, limitations in accessibility and its sometimes tense relationship with its neighbouring countries are obstacles for MICE organisers.

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Sustainable Cruising for Meeting and Incentive Groups

11/1/2019

 
According to a report by Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), the cruise market in Asia has grown rapidly over the last few years. The number of cruise ships in Asia rose from 43 in 2013 to 78 in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.6 percent. The number of cruises and voyages grew from 861 in 2013 to 2041 in 2018. In recent years, cruise is also gaining popularity in the Meetings and Incentives market.
 
With faster growth comes greater scrutiny, especially under the backdrop of increasing concerns about climate change. Some critics claimed that in one day, the exhaust from an average cruise ship creates more soot than one million cars, and more sulphur dioxide than 13 million cars. On a week-long voyage, a ship discharges 150,000 gallons of human sewage. (1)

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Cruise Ship as MICE Destination and Venue

10/25/2019

 
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At the recent Asian MICE Cruise Conference held in-conjunction with IT&CMA 2019, the speakers discussed the viability of organising MICE events on a cruise ship. Some of the key benefits highlighted by the speakers at the conference include:
  • All-in-one venue (conference, F&B, team-building, entertainment);
  • All-inclusive package for accommodation, meeting, food, beverage, live performances and activities;
  • Captive audience as delegates will not be distracted by shopping or other attractions as compared to events in a land destination;
  • Savings on land transport time and costs;
  • Less logistic hassle in managing different suppliers;
  • Costs on board is consistent as compared to land event, where costs in one city may vary widely with costs in another city;
  • Overall cost savings of about 30% when MICE event is held on board a ship as compared to an event on land.
However, the “MICE” most cruise operators refer to is incentive groups. The main objective of incentive travel is to create fun for the employees and cultivate loyalty to the company. Hence it is not difficult to see how the wine, dine and entertainment on a cruise would be perfect for incentive groups. But how about more serious meeting, conference and exhibition. How many percent of a cruise ship is really purpose-built for MICE? MICEreview went on-board the Genting Dream Cruise for a six-days-five-nights experience to find out.

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Rural community attractions for MICE

9/12/2019

 
Driving from Bangkok to Hua Hin is a good three to four-hour's journey. Passengers will need some rest stops along the way. For corporate incentive groups, it will be more beneficial if some of these stops can be developed into destinations for team building or CSR activities. This presents a great opportunity for the rural communities to create new attractions on their property along the journey, and hence benefit from Thailand’s MICE boom. Relevant government agencies should work closely with these community enterprises and charitable organisations to upgrade basic amenities and to better understand the needs of MICE visitors. Here are some rural attractions between Bangkok and Hua Hin:

Baan Tha Ka Village and Golden Windmill Salt Spa


King Rama II Memorial Park and
​Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park


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Bo.lan, Bangkok, Thailand

9/10/2019

 
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Bo.lan is a celebrated Michelin-Star restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. The name “Bo.lan” came from its founders and chefs’ names: Chef Duangporn Songvisava’s nickname “Bo” and the second half of Chef Dylan Jones’ first name, “Lan”. Chef Bo and Chef Dylan’s dishes were truly creative yet deeply rooted in Thai tradition. For example, if guests requested for less spicy food, the chef will not simply prepare all dishes with with less chili; instead, she would design a Thai menu with dishes that are traditionally less spicy. Hence, the guests will always get the “real thing”, and not a watered-down version of Thai food.


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Celadon, The Sukhothai Bangkok, Thailand

9/10/2019

 
Celadon is a Thai fine-dining restaurant located within The Sukhothai hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The garden environment is so quiet and peaceful, it is hard to believe that this is located right in the heart of metropolitan Bangkok. The restaurant has large windows that allow natural daylight. It opens out to the hotel’s herbs garden. As part of the hotel's effort in promoting sustainability, the produce from the garden provide most of the fresh herbs for the in-house restaurants.


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