MICE AFFAIRS Oct 2018

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ITB ASIA

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CORPORATE INTERVIEW -

Havells

KERALA SMILING Again

IICC

Dwarka

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EDITOR’S NOTE

The “Focus” is the keyword to success, be it professional, personal or social life. We at MICE AFFAIRS are trying our best to be focused and work on the same lines so as to deliver focused content and articles to our valuable readership. Being a part of the team, it’s really motivating & encouraging to hand over the 3rd edition of MICE AFFAIRS magazine to our avid readers. Thanks for being with us.

The 3rd edition features news, articles, updates, interviews and events coverage from all four verticals of M.I.C.E., which has been the driving force of our project.

Another prime objective is to highlight MICE players, who are delivering the best services in their respective domains and claim for due attention and recognition.

It also gives me immense pleasure to let our readers know about our latest developments on joining hands with ITB ASIA, Europe Congress, Ace of MICE Expo, PVPC Expo as a media partner for the upcoming editions. We are committed to connecting the MICE industry so as to create more business opportunities in times to come.

While working for this edition our team had several quality meetings with MICE players on different issues, opportunities, and challenges, existing in the industry.

Be it Corporate, Travel Company, Association or service provider. Some of them highlighted payments are a big issue, but on the other side, they do have high expectations for this chunk of business called MICE. We all agree it’s a number game creating huge revenues from different heads- Air travel, Accommodation, Transfers-Sightseeing, event and so on. Client’s expectation needs to be set and met. But we need to remember the sequence of the set and met. The “Set” comes first so briefing the deliverables in advance. This has been the crux of meeting with most MICE players.

We know this is a controversial subject, so we shall be starting a survey in coming months to get more views on this subject.

For the corporate Interview section, we are thankful to our friends from the corporate side for supporting us by supplying their views, suggestions, and expectations.

Friends, MICE is not proving to be a job-creating industry sector, rather it’s turning out to be an entrepreneur generating sector and helping hand for start-ups too.

Relationship Building is the keyword.

During our visit to some of the reputed Tourism Education Institute, we had the chance to interact with students pursuing tourism education. Most of them have a clear vision of joining MICE but they are sticking to the M&I sector only. The scope of the Conference and Exhibition sector is still unknown to them. To cover this gap, some of the venues have started providing education on exhibition sector too. A great step to welcome for MICE Industry.

Drop Us Your Comments & Suggestions ......

We would love to hear from you ! Let us know 1. What you think of our magazine 2. Any success stories related to MICE movements handled by you 3. Creativity implemented with your MICE groups/ exhibitions/conference projects Drop us a note and you might see your creativity/ projects/ideas printed here in the future! write to us at: Sachin@miceaffairs.com

SACHIN MANOCHA Publisher & Editor

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Contents Editorial Sachin Manocha Publisher & Editor

Associate Editorial Ms. Anjali Publisher & Editor

Design

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Corporate Interview- Havells p7 Ace of MICE Expo-Turkey p8 In Conversation- Destination Focus Oman

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Destination Focus- Kerala smiling again to welcome MICE Groups p12

Pr Team

Upcoming Exhibitions- Major Travel Shows Worldwide

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MICE The Game Changer to A Changed Game

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Featured MICE Agents

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Ms. Sakshi Mr. Naresh Kumar Mr. Prashant

Marketing Team Mr. Raj Kumar

Global MICE Events- Five experiences coming to life at IMEX America p23

Web Support

ITA p27

Mr. Pramod Chaudhary

INDIA-Road to Road Show

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Knowledge Sharing-Exhibition Sucess- Listen and Learn- Key to Published and Owned By Avighna Business Promotion Experts LGF 51 Wave Silver Tower Sec 18, Noida INDIA www.avighnaindia.com Periodicity: Quarterly

Exhibition Success

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ITB ASIA- Singapore

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New Campaign -TCEB p34 Association News p36

RNI No: UPENG/2018/75911

Disclaimer The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and forum participants in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Mice Affairs Team Members. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for any errors of translation. Publisher disclaims liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of use of the information provided in the magazine. The publisher reserves the rights to accept or decline any editorial/advertising material. Acceptance of any material whether editorial or advertising does not imply any endorsements from our side. We welcome letters to editor. All rights reserved .

Convention & Exhibition IICC Dwarka

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Major Exhibitions Coming Up

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International Conference On Tourism Kicks Off At IITTM Noida

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Expert Speak/Interview

Mice Affairs is printed and published by Sachin Manocha on behalf of Avighna Business Promotion Experts LGF 51, Wave Silver Tower Sector 18, Noida and Printed at D-86, Sector-10, Noida-201301 (Editor Sachin Manocha)

Mukesh Kr Jain Sr. General Manager - Marketing Communication Havells India Ltd.

Khalid Zadjali, Director, Oman Convention Bureau

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Product Update

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Hull Artwork for Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed that Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, the award-winning Spanish artist, created the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November 2019.

A representation of his modern and abstract style, the ship’s hull will feature a labyrinth of color inspired by Arranz-Bravo’s life by the sea in Barcelona and pay tribute to the vibrant guest experience for which the Norwegian brand is recognized.

“Norwegian Cruise Line is a dynamic, pioneering company known for its innovative experiences and breathtaking collection of beautifully designed ships,” said Arranz-Bravo. “I am honored to not only bring that vibrancy to life even more on Norwegian Encore but also showcase my love for the ocean and my hometown of Barcelona.”

Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, played a key role in the selection of Arranz-Bravo as the hull artist for Norwegian Encore, having been inspired by his work for many years. Del Rio’s passion for the arts has helped elevate Norwegian’s on-board experience, most recently with the multi-million-dollar art collection curated for Norwegian Bliss.

“We are well-known for our iconic hull designs and know that Arranz-Bravo’s lively design will complement the colorful destinations in the Caribbean that Norwegian Encore will visit when she debuts next year,” said Del Rio. Recognized for his inventive and humanistic approach to abstract art, Arranz-Bravo’s work is showcased throughout MICR Affairs |

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the world and portrays a constant evolution that some refer to as futuristic. He is highly regarded, having been the recipient of countless awards and accolades, and was one of three artists chosen to represent the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

“Eduardo’s design will be a perfect complement to the collection of hull artwork within our fleet and is a testament to the dynamic experience our guests will have on board,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are proud to welcome him to our Norwegian Cruise Line family.”

At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating up to 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore will complete the Breakaway-Plus class, the most successful class in the company’s history. She is currently being built at Meyer Werft, in Papenburg, Germany and will feature many innovative dining, entertainment and recreational activities that guests have come to expect from the industryleading brand.

Following her unveiling, she will cruise out of Miami every Sunday and sail seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean, beginning with her first journey on November 17, 2019 through April 12, 2020.

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Corporate Interview Q 1: Since how long Havells is using MICE as a platform for its employees or business partners?

What have been the objectives behind?

Since 2005.

Focusing majorly on our Business partners and Channel partners, the initial thought was to understand their outlook towards Havells as a brand, what are the expectations from us, how to grow mutually etc.

Objectives have been to strengthen the bond between partners and Company so that they also share the sam goal and work towards a more brighter future TOGETHER. Q 2: Which all destinations have been covered since the last 10 years for MICE projects? Kindly share major highlights?

We have covered various parts of the Globe, from the US East coast to the US West Coast, Europe, various Asian countries, Australia, South Africa, and Switzerland etc.

The major highlight was recently, when we executed the largest group of over 1000 partners at middle east where we had a BIG conference and highly engaging itinerary which included the spouses. The singing competition was judged by some of the famous Bollywood celebrities. Large exhibition of our future upcoming products, photo op zones, engagement areas for spouses and kids.

Q 3: What do you think about changing trends in MICE Industry? How this is helpful for corporate planning a MICE Project The changing trends of MICE Industry are 1) Technology for engagements 2) Technology for Data management 3) Social Media amplifications & Engagements 4) Tech Based experiential events 5) Next Level of hospitality by Hotels Today As far the hotels are concerned, their exemplary service, the epitome of cleanliness and use of latest technologies has up the game. Bigger ballrooms to accommodate larger numbers and the added advantage of room inventory to support the numbers that visit for MICE are a great advantage in catering to the space. Fortunately for India, they leveraged this advantage to put India on the MICE map to a great extent.

Hotels are already facing intense competition and the MICE sector is expected to grow. As meeting formats and technology will continue to develop, hotels need to assimilate these changes and adapt to the latest trends. Hotel Industry seeking to increase their share in the MICE market must create more flexible services and adopt new changes to offer the best experience to their guests.

Mukesh Kr Jain, Havells India Ltd. Sr. General Manager - Marketing Communication

Q 4: Kindly share your expectations from a travel or event planner?

We, at Havells, expect our travel/event planners to understand our goals and objectives. I am glad to say that our partners also have a similar outlook & more than just organizing the tour, they talk about how we can generate more business from such schemes for Havells. So the creativity is probably not limited to the budget as a MICE buyer, it has stretched to contributing “creativity to the business”.

I have been associated with MARCOM but we aren’t a support unit for sales- we have our own ways of growing the business via such engagement mediums.

We believe in the longevity of our relations THUS understanding is at a different level. They should not miss the newness in work due to our beliefs. We give an understandable insight to our partners to contribute & collaborate with them to come to conclusions. “Can I be better than what I am” - This should be their mantra.

Giving Havells the value in spends, ensuring our business strategy & agendas are met with. But I believe we need better people who understand the requirement clearly & think alike. It is more important to have MICE activities which are profitable for the company & travellers.

Q 5: Any WOW moments of MICE projects which you would like to share with readers?

WOW moments are the moments we have created for our travellers when they really felt WOW. Honestly we have many such moments everyday in every trip because we ensure we dont repeat the earlier WOWs. A small things like Mrs. Sharma getting surprised looking at the menu with the lentil named as “Sharma ji ki pasandida daal Customisation is the key these days and we do it brilliantly well.

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AME ISTANBUL

ACE OF MICE EXPO, ISTANBUL READY TO BOOST YOUR NETWORKING POTENTIAL IN ISTANBUL?

Face-to-face interaction with high-level decision-makers and influencers of the industry will allow you to connect with new and existing customers.

Recognized as the region’s most extentive B2B event, ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines(AME) is to celebrate it’s 6th birthday on February 20-22, 2019 in Istanbul - the city where two continents meet-with a new motto: “Connecting Dots”.

As being the leading B2B platform of regional MICE industry, the exhibition will be gathering professionals in a 3 day exhibition/show which is full of networking and business interactions.

Besides the thousands of B2B appointments that will take place during the three day exhibition, participants will enjoy various networking events such as, the AMEzing Party, Gala Dinner and the Bosphorus Boat Tour.

Fascinating Sessions on Experience Design, Event Technologies and Destination Marketing Conference Programme which has been organized concurrently towards the exhibition every year will take place at the Speakers’ Corner with an intensive programme. For 2019, there will various sessions threee days in a row with globally well-known speakers.

For further information please contact us on info@turizmmedya.net or cagkan@turizmmedya.net

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In Conversation

Destination Focus Oman Mice Affairs in conversation with Oman Convention Bureau to find out What Oman has to offer for MICE Customers………..

Oman’s national strategy for tourism underlines MICE as one of the main focus areas. The Ministry of Tourism, Oman is fully committed towards enhancing the MICE sector to help the Sultanate achieve its potential to be a first class destination for this sector. The government established the Oman Convention Bureau (OCB) under The Ministry of Tourism in 2016 to take care of the MICE business in Oman. This was successfully taken forward in 2017 with the development of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) and various collaborations between the government and private sector was lead by OCB. Many new international hotel chains recently opened in Oman have increased the number of rooms and venues in the country. Now travelers have variety of rooms and hotel options to choose. Also, the recently announced short stay visa for just 5 Omani Riyal (OMR) for a period of 10 days will bring momentum to MICE tourism growth.

Which means, Indians who hold a valid visa to any one of these countries – United States of America, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and Schengen States can avail the Oman visa through an e-visa process by simply logging on to https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ and make the 5 OMR payment on checkout, whereas other Indian travelers can get a sponsored visa by paying 5 OMR plus processing fee through their tour operators. This is in addition to the

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Khalid Zadjali, Director, Oman Convention Bureau

existing e-visa for Oman which is available at 20 OMR with a validity of one month.

Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is one of the key drivers of MICE business to Oman and is located in its own fully integrated precinct only four kilometers from the Muscat International Airport. The design of the Centre ensures a flow of the meeting spaces to suit the most discerning conference and exhibition organizers. It also incorporates expansive concourse areas to enable ease of large delegations with floor to ceiling windows overlooking landscaped gardens and water features. The Centre features two tiered auditoriums to seat 3,200 and 450, while the five exhibition halls feature 22,396 square metres of column-free

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exhibition space. Hall 1 acts as a multi-purpose space for plenary sessions, concerts, performances and gala dinners on a larger scale. Halls 1 & 2 combined can seat over 10,000 seated in theatre-style. The Centre also includes an additional 20 meeting rooms for 25-360 delegates, a Grand Ballroom to seat up to 1,200 guests, a Junior Ballroom to seat up to 540 guests and a VIP Pavilion. In total the Centre offers over 55 meeting space options plus a multi-storey car park with a capacity for 4,000 vehicles. The Precinct provides the infrastructure necessary to host successful international, regional and local events and is there for the enjoyment of delegates, visitors and the local community.

The state-of-the-art OCEC has recently seen the grand opening of the four-star Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC, which is the first of three hotels to open within the new Madinat Al Irfan district. Development of the area is fast progressing,

with the five-star JW Marriot hotel coming up. Once complete, the precinct will also include a business park, retail shopping areas and residential districts, surrounded by a nature reserve that will be a haven for Oman’s exotic birdlife, together with parklands and a wadi park.

Along with providing excellent Omani hospitality and quality, we offer Authentic Arabian experience to visitors with respect to food, stay, culture, history and other activities. Increase in number of flights to Oman, ongoing construction of many new international hotel chains, diversification of tourism products, recently launched new Muscat International Airport, upcoming phase II of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) and recent revision in visa process will bring momentum to MICE tourism in the coming year.

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October 2018 | Volume 1 | Issue 3

Destination Focus -India-Kerala

Kerala smiling again to welcome MICE Groups

Mr. Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, Government of Kerala with Mice Affairs Magazine during India Tourism Mart 2018 in Delhi.

God’s own country Kerala is right fit for MICE groups of business conference, dealer incentive, motivational program or even leisure groups. Kerala has in store everything for everyone. We shall be taking you through a hand on experience to explore this beautiful state to explore and plan well for your groups:

Athirapally Falls Around 1.5 hour drive from Cochin airport, this place is really amazing for nature lovers. These kind of waterfalls are very limited in India and a must see for your groups arriving into Cochin. The best way is to drive straight from Cochin airport to Athirapally falls as it lies on the opposite side to city. It’s also claimed to be associated with movie Bahubali as some scenes are claimed to be shot at the location.

MUNNAR Sightseeing Spots: Munnar is around 4 hours drive from Cochin city. For short duration MICE groups, it provides enough scope for nature lovers along with conference facilities. There are enough number of resorts catering to MICE MICR Affairs |

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requirements of small and mid size MICE groups. Abad Copper Castle is perfect fit for such groups. Around Munnar, Echo Point, Top Station, Mattupetty Dam, Tea Gardens and Kundala Dam lake makes your sightseeing trip full of adventure, Picturesque and unforgettable memories.

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Alleppey

Kumarkom

The home to all Houseboat stays in Kerala, holds a significant place for MICE tourist. Unforgettable experience of beautiful backwaters of Kerala. Various options are available for day cruise as well as for night stays too. It’s a paradise for photo shoots, enjoy fresh sea food and experience local culture.

Kumarkom is best described as a perfect place for your meeting and conference group. A Beautiful resort on the sides of backwaters, makes sure you get enough variety of your meeting needs.

Apart you should not miss an early morning visit to the Bird Sanctuary. The most dense bird sanctuary is ready to thrill you and get you enough scope for a perfect jungle shoot.

Thekkady Jungle Safari in Boat Cruise

Jungle Cruise in the Periyar Lake is just amazing, not to be missed while in Thekkady. The lake, of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, gives you an option to explore Jungle via Boat Cruise.

Kathakali Dance or in other form, best described as Eye Dancing can be experience live while you are in Thekkady.

Tickets are available easily at the hotels or resorts. Another option to delight your MICE groups.

Kovalam The Beach Destination Apart from beautiful beaches, Poovar (A Place separating river from sea) is a must visit place while in Kovalam. Cruise in a small boat through river and reach the beach. Awesome experience to be arranged for your groups.

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Upcoming Exhibitions Major Travel Shows Worldwide (Oct-Dec) UITM

Camper & Caravan Show

TTR Romanian Tourism Fair II

October 03-05, 2018, Kiev, Ukraine IEC International Exhibition Centre

October 19-21, 2018, Warsaw, Poland Warsaw Expo

November 15-18, 2018, Bucharest, Romania

Ukraine Int’l Travel Market

Camper and Caravan Show

TTF

BTB

October 05-07, 2018, Mumbai, India

October 23-24, 2018, Vienna, Austria Messe Wien

Travel & Tourism Fair

Prime Travel Market

Bus.Travel.Business

Luxury Tourism Workshop

TTW Deutschschweiz

TTG Incontri

October 25, 2018, Zurich, Switzerland

October 09, 2018, Baku, Azerbaijan

Int’l B2B Fair for the Tourism

October 10-12, 2018, Rimini, Italy Rimini Fiera

MICE

MICE индустрия

Specialized Exhibition October 11-13, 2018, St. Petersburg, Russia Expoforum

Inwetex-CIS Travel Market Int’l Travel Exhibition

October 11-13, 2018, St. Petersburg, Russia Expoforum

TNT Travel Show

Travel Show for Travellers aged between 18 and 39 October 14, 2018, London, United Kingdom Business Design Centre

TourExpo

Int’l Travel Fair

October 16-18, 2018, Lwów, Ukraine

ITB Asia

Asian Travel Market

October 17-19, 2018, Singapore, Singapore Sands Expo and Convention Center

World Travel Show

Travel Industry Trade Show

October 19-21, 2018, Warsaw, Poland Warsaw Expo MICR Affairs |

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Trade Travel Workshop in the German Speaking Part of Switzerland

Reisen & Caravan

Regional tourism exhibition

November 01-04, 2018, Erfurt, Germany Messe Erfurt

Swiss International Holiday Exhibition iViaggiatori - Lugano

Swiss Int’l Holiday Exhibition November 01-04, 2018, Lugano , Switzerland

TTR The Tourism Fair of Romania

Touristik & Caravaning International

East Germany’s Fair for Travel and Caravaning November 21-25, 2018, Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Exhibition Center

TT Warsaw

Int’l Travel Show November 22-24, 2018, Warsaw, Poland

Tourism and Recreation Курорты и Туризм

Tourism and Recreation November 22-23, 2018, Sochi, Russia

Intur

Int’l Inland Tourism Fair November 22-25, 2018, Valladolid, Spain

Recreatie Vakbeurs

Luxury Travel Fair

The Future of Recreation

November 01-04, 2018, London, United Kingdom Olympia

IBTM

Luxury Travel Fair

WTM

World Travel Market

November 05-07, 2018, London, United Kingdom ExCeL London

November 27-29, 2018, Hardenberg, Netherlands

Global Incentive and Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition with Conferences November 27-29, 2018, Barcelona, Spain

MedTravelExpo

SITV

Int’l Exhibition for Medical Clinics, Health and Spa Resorts

November 09-11, 2018, Colmar, France

December 02-05, 2018, Moscow, Russia Expocentre

Reiselust

ILTM

Int’l Tourism Fair

The tourism fair in Bremen

November 09-11, 2018, Bremen, Germany Messe Bremen

Int’l Luxury Travel Market December 03-06, 2018, Cannes, France

Philoxenia

Travel Turkey Izmir

November 09-11, 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece

December 06-08, 2018, Izmir, Turkey Izmir Fair

Int’l Tourism Exhibition

Trade Fair and Conference for Tourism

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M.I.C.E. - From A Game Changer To A Changed Game!!!

Mr. Rupen Vikamsey TIBRO Tours Pvt Ltd

MICE travel in India has evolved from a basic tour holiday

package experience to an exclusive experience for the delegates who are being invited to participate on their tour as winners or achievers. With an Indian economy improving and poised for further growth, corporate in India need to offer the new innovative experiential program to attract and keep their winning team intact which else put pressure on MICE travel companies to meet their expectation by providing the innovative experiential program.

‘E’ of MICE (Exhibitions/Events) contribute to bilateral prosperity in multiple

ways. Being the pioneer in India and with the vast experience of over 40 years in promotion of international Exhibitions for Indian businessmen, I have numerous case-studies as to how their involvement in International Exhibitions has helped them to prosper. Many visitors have now converted into Exhibitors and offer their Indian products to the world.

‘E’ of Exhibitors benefit bilateral MICE Tourism and contribute to the development of : 1. Indian travel trade 2. Aviation 3. Hotels & Hospitality 4. Transporters 5. Tourists Attractions 6. Forex Business Mr. Om Prakash 7. Generate Import – Export In Orbit Tours Pvt ltd 8. Provide employment to commodity & capital goods industries 9. Provides recognition to MICE operators 10. Benefit inbound operators of other countries.

Indian Mice Industry is going through a transformation. No body wants

Mr. Dhiren Sirohi

Vanilla products, be it meetings, incentives, conferences or exhibition/ events.

Excitement, Experience, and localization are the buzzwords. Nowadays, you got to deal with many aware and matured travelers. Please do not be mistaken that if your client is looking for something exciting, it does not necessarily mean that he is willing to spend extra as budget remain the same more or less. The challenge is to allocate the same money so meticulously into the elements that bring excitement, experience, and localization and at the same time get rid of stereotype spends.

Kolormice Tours Pvt. Ltd.

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Event Focus ITM

National

First Ever India Tourism Mart Organized by Ministry of Tourism in Delhi The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with Federation of Associations of India Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) organized the first India Tourism Mart (ITM) – 2018 in September, 2018.

ITM was organized in Delhi with power packed B2B meetings. There were plenty of hosted buyers from different countries to witness India potential as a tourism destination.

Almost every State tourism Board marked their presence for India Tourism Mart.

India Tourism Mart was being organized by MOT along with Federation of Associations in Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) in Delhi.

ITM was Inaugurated by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Railways, Coal and Corporate Affairs, in the presence of Sh. KJ Alphons, Minister of State –Independent Charge, Ministry of Tourism.

“Today, Tourism is a fast growing industry all over the globe. It has immense opportunity to provide jobs in organized as well as unorganized sector. Tourism also plays a very important role for the development of Indian economy.

India has potential to provide variety of tourism products in order to cater to the needs of different categories of tourists” Quoted Mr. K J Alphons, Hon. Minister, tourism Government of India

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October 2018 | Volume 1 | Issue 3

News Brief BALI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE HOSTED THE 7TH BALI PROCESS MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali was delighted to welcome around 350 participants, including Senior Officials and Ministers of the participating countries who arrived on the island to attend the 7th Bali Process Ministerial Conference on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime. The event was held from 6 – 7 August 2018 at the grandeur of Nusantara Room at BICC. 4The Bali Process, co-chaired by Indonesia and Australia, has more than 49 members, consists of 45 member states and 4 International organizations which are the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as a number of observer coun-

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International tries and international agencies. The meeting was held with the specific aims to address the issues of people smuggling, trafficking in persons, and related transnational crime in the region.

During the event a series of full day meetings and coffee breaks took place in several function rooms within BICC. The resort’s Executive Chef Manoj Rawat and his culinary team once again successfully showcased their expert in extending various selections of healthy SuperFoodsRX meeting break as well as delightful dinner that held at the beachfront Temple Garden under the beautiful night sky of Bali.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali together with BICC continuously showcase all of its facilities and its world class service for international conferences, global summits, corporate conventions and exhibitions. With a diverse choice of indoor and outdoor venues, we ensure successful meetings with renowned service quality and attention to details.

Through this event, BICC once again proved to be the perfect venue to host large-scale groups with its gracious Balinese hospitality and impeccable service standards that has been recognized for more than 28 years.

For more information, please visit the website www.baliconvention.com or follow the resort’ social media channels www.facebook.com/baliconvention.

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News Brief

International

‘Experiences Unfiltered’ for Indian buyers at first Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) successfully hosted a total of 113 Indian buyers from India’s leading travel product, the Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) at the first Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) from 4th to 8th September.

Co-organised by Apollo Conferences, PITE is a homegrown travel exchange that aims to position Penang as the leading business events and leisure destination in Asia Pacific. Each year, select buyers from around the world will be brought to Penang to experience Penang’s many experiences unfiltered.

Inclusive of B2B sessions, site inspections, education workshops and networking events, PITE is the premier travel exchange in Penang.

Throughout the five days, a full itinerary was planned out that allowed the Indian buyers to experience Penang firsthand with the amazing attractions together with networking sessions in various unique venues. A B2B session was also included for Malaysian Business Events and Tourism suppliers to showcase their products and services to the Indian buyers. GPS also carried out its first Educational Destination WorkshopInternational (EDWIN) in Malaysia at PITE.

“The B2B session had completed 5,763 successful appointments and PCEB managed to produce Penang’s first four incentive promotional videos on PITE. We hope that this will further display Penang as a selected choice destination for both leisure and Business Events for not only India, but also to the global industry,” said Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

A total of 50 Penang and Malaysian Business Events and tourism products and suppliers exhibited at PITE 2018’s B2B day.

“PITE 2018 has offered our Indian agents the opportunity to explore Penang fully. Traditionally Malaysia has promoted Kuala Lumpur, Genting and Langkawi. Penang is the new focus and with EDWIN our agents can now package and sell Penang as a 4D/3N destination for leisure and MICE/cruise,” said Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director of GPS. PCEB is committed to its mission to grow the Indian market for Business Events in Penang. In Jan 2019, PCEB will embark on a multi-city sales mission in India, a follow up of its 2018 Penang Sales Mission to India.

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Featured MICE Travel Companies DELHI NCR U Tourizmo Pvt. Ltd.

Plan Journeys Pvt. Ltd.

Email id – sood@utourizmo.com Telephone – 0120-4975555, 9711992088 Add. - 205, 2nd Floor Ocean Complex P-6 Sector-18 Noida-201301 www.utourizmo.com

Email Id – at@planjourneys.com Telephone No – 91-9899892292, 91-120-4258778 Add. - C 6, Sector 7, Noida. 201301 www.planjourneys.com

Mice Travelo Experts Pvt. Ltd.

Discover Worldwide Destinations

Email Id – info@micetravelo.com Telephone No –1149025288 +91-9990052288. +91-9864986485 Add. - Delhi Office: 285,2nd Floor, Vardhman Grand Plaza Manglam Place, Sec 3 Rohini, New Delhi-110085, India http://www.micetravelo.com

Email Id –info@discoverworldwidedestinations.com, rawat@discoverworldwidedestinations.com Telephone No – +91 120 4552023, Mob# +919818464727 Add. - Building # A-1, Office# 301, 3rd floor, Sector 10, Noida 201301 www.discoverworldwidedestinations.com

Arts Travels

Ananta Group Pvt. Ltd.

Email Id – travel@artstravels.in Telephone No – MOBILE : +91 98100 29609 / +91 96500 29609 Add. - D - 12, JUNGPURA - B, NEW DELHI - 110014 www.artstravels.in

Email Id – accounts@anantagroup.com Telephone No – 8929740606, 9999036208 Add. –Plot No.-2 1st Floor, Street no.7, A-2 Block, West Sant Nagar, Opp. Rani Public School, Burari, Delhi-110084 E-mail sales@conventionindia.in http://www.anantagroup.com/

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Featured MICE Travel Companies DELHI NCR World Holiday Destination

Geanis Holidays Private Limited

Email Id –rakesh@whdestination.com; Telephone No – 9990 887 660 /+91 750 3330 360 / +91 11 25090282 Add. – Flat No 1627 Janta Flats, Phase II, PKT B, Sector 16B Dwarka, New Delhi 110078 www.whdestination.com

Email Id – dharmendra@geanisworld.com Telephone No – Dharmendra Kumar Mobile +91 9810444085 Add. –61/1, Ashok Nagar (opp: Tilak Nagar Metro station gate no 3 New Delhi- 110018 • www.geanisworld.com

Meeting Planners Private Limited

Email Id –manish@meetingplanners.in, yogesh@meetingplanners.in Telephone No – Manish Kumar Kansal (+919654235700), Yogesh Kumar (+91-9811964374) Add. – Ground Floor, DLF City Court, Sikandarpur, Gurgaon–122001 www.meetingplanners.in

DOOK Travels Private Limited

Address: 904,905,906 Kanchenjunga Building 18, Barakhambha Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 01 Email: sales@dooktravels.com | Website: www.dookinternational.com | Landline: 011-40001000

GUJARAT Bright Holidays

OM Holidays

Email Id – info.brightholidays@gmail.com Telephone No – 91-79-26422007 / 8980003422/23/24 Add. - 406, Paragon, law Garden, CG Road, Ahmadabad -380006 www.brightholidays.co.in Service : International & Domestic Tour / Corporate Tours / MICE & Conformance

Trusted Name since 35 Years Email Id –deepakom@hotmail.com Telephone No – +91 9824015826 Add. - A1 Sarita Darshan Apartment, Opp Jai Hind Press Ashram Road Ahmedabad 380009 Gujarat (India) • www.omholidays.co Specialized For Corporates, Dealers Incentive Tours – Family – Honeymooners

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Featured MICE Travel Companies PAN INDIA Tibro Tours Pvt. Ltd

COX & KINGS Pvt. Ltd.

Email Id – info@tibro.in Telephone No – 91 22 24102801 Add. - 103, Navyug Industrial Estate, T. J. Road, Sewri (W), Mumbai - 400 015 • www.tibro.in

Email Id - arun.prakash@coxandkings.com Telephone No –022 61968888 Add. –Cox & Kings limited Vaman Centre, Makwana Road, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 059 http://www.coxandkings.com

UNISAFE TOURS®

(A Complete Travel Services Provider)

UG 9, FIRST FLOOR, PANCHAVATI PLAZA,TAJ NAGRI, PHASE II, TAJ GANJ AGRAUTTAR PRADESH PINCODE 282001PHONE : 0562 -22334810MOBILE +91 9910084810, +917055058003EMAIL: unisafetours@gmail. com, info@unisafetours.com www.unisafetours.com

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InOrbit Tours Pvt. Ltd.

Email Id – : tarun@inorbittours.com Telephone No – Mr. Tarun Malhotra – Director – Mob: +91 9820127232 Add. -16, Kamat Industrial Estate, 396, Veer Savarkar Marg, Opp. Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400 025 Tel: +91 22 40436868 or 24229281 • www.inorbittours.in

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Global MICE EVENTS

International

Five experiences coming to life at IMEX America

Here are five experiences to keep an eye out for at the Sands Expo once the 2018 edition of IMEX America opens, starting with Smart Monday, on October 15. The full business bonanza of the trade show runs October 16 -18.

Recent research carried out by MPI Outlook for the IMEX Group showed that more than two thirds (69 per cent) of event planners expect to include experiential elements in their meetings and conventions from now on, while a further 16 per cent plan to add them in a year or two. For the 5 per cent expecting to introduce them in three years or more, IMEX America is likely to prove that’s just too late; attendee expectations are higher than ever and growing every day, fueled by exceptional live experiences now available at home and at play.

1. The MPI Carnival: New this year as part of Smart Monday powered by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), October 15 is an American style carnival. Experience magicians, jugglers and artists, LEGO furniture, balloon columns and carnival games. This magical Monday sets the tone for an energetic week.

2. C2 Learning Labs: IMEX Group’s newest partner, C2 International, the ground-breaking leader in business conferences,

is tearing down creativity barriers with its Learning Labs. C2 is set to stir the imagination and disrupt conventional thinking. The C2 team will also be presenting a Masterclass – ‘Emotions and Technology: An Exploration of Audience Connection’ – as part of the MPI Keynote series at 08:30 a.m. on Thursday.

3. IMEX Live Zone: Sample a smile-inducing selection of interactive live event experiences. The Live Zone will be home to giant, mobile puppets, a VR zip line, digital caricatures, artists, jugglers, a Kinetic Magic Wall and a living wall. These concepts, some small and some mighty, can easily be planned into traditional event formats.

4. IMEX Tech Zone: This is a brand new testing ground for new event technology, where buyers can try out innovative products and ideas brought to the show by new or up and coming tech companies.

5.The Legacy Wall: For heart-warming and inspiring stories and case studies from exhibitors, attendees, partners and IMEX staff. This simple, walk-up wall puts this year’s IMEX Talking Point – Legacy – at the heart of the show. A good, old-fashioned analogue experience.

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Global MICE EVENTS

International

ITB Asia 2018 will reimagine travel with an extensive conference programme of 200 speakers • Event to feature stellar line-up of keynotes and speakers, amidst record participation from international partners • Over 1,000 exhibitors expected at ITB Asia 2018 • Over 200 speakers on 6 stages covering 200 hours of insightful content • Knowledge Theatre set to be most popular theatre at the show ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, will bring together 200 speakers delivering over 200 hours of discussion to offer a well-rounded experience where industry leaders will network and discover the future of travel. Under the conference theme ‘Travel Reimagined’, ITB Asia 2018 will showcase an extensive programme of key presentations and discussions by industry heavyweights from the travel and tourism sector from 17 – 19 October 2018 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands. Key industry leaders will be providing insights on major trends that are provoking disruption across the travel industry and how they are innovating to stay ahead. Set to host over 1,000 exhibitors this year, ITB Asia 2018 is attracting top decision makers from across the travel industry in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

“We have a spectacular line-up for this year’s conference on 6 stages and a rich and varied content programme. This year also sees the launch of several new initiatives including a new MICE and Corporate Hub, a MICE tech showcase and a new Muslim Travel Pavilion. This is a significant increase in exhibitor and speaker numbers and in the breadth of material being showcased at ITB Asia. We look forward to welcoming delegates to this year’s widely anticipated event,” commented Katrina Leung, Managing Director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of ITB Asia.

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drive change and transformation within the travel industry, setting the tone of the overall show this year. This will continue to Day Two where ITB Asia 2018 will host the keynote panel session on the future of travel distribution with insights from leading OTAs and intermediaries on how they are innovating to stay ahead. Day Three will then see a dedicated session on the Chinese market as the panel explores the ways to win over Chinese travellers and Chinese millennials today.

Knowledge Theatre to be most popular theatre at show As the most popular and leading conference theatre of the entire ITB Asia event, the Knowledge Theatre will explore topics which are defining and challenging our travel industry today, tomorrow as well as into the future. Getting to the heart of today’s complex travel issues, a series of talks on the vision and outlook for the industry given by top leaders and most creative minds will also be hosted here.

Presentation Hub to showcase best practices in destination marketing Welcoming creative leaders and thinkers from leading travel brands and media agencies, ITB Asia 2018’s Presentation Hub will shape up three days of rich content, showcasing the latest insights and global best practices in destination marketing. The stage will explore innovation in destination marketing, helping creative marketeers to promote their destinations worldwide through a discussion on the use of social media channels in line with new travel trends.

A stellar line-up of media and research agencies will share their inspiration and practical application of destination marketing, highlighting the growing role of original, branded and consumer-generated content, brand stories, and influencer marketing in today’s travel industry. ITB Asia 2018 is also excited to welcome key speakers including Nicola Eliot, Director of BBC StoryWorks APAC and BBC Global News; Arvinder Gujral, Managing Director of Southeast Asia and Senior Director for Business Development, Asia Pacific for Twitter; Con Apostolopoulos, Vice President and General

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Manager for National Geographic Partners, Asia Pacific & Middle East, National Geographic; Tim Jones, Vice President, Travel for National Geographic Partners, Asia Pacific & Middle East, National Geographic; and Giri Jadhav, Vice President, Asia, Ogilvy & Mather.

Strong global support from MICE & Corporate partners Corporate and MICE participants at ITB Asia have grown tremendously in the past years. To reflect this strong support and increased focus in these areas, ITB Asia will launch new initiatives for the MICE and corporate segments, gathering industry leaders from within the MICE sector at the show. Confirmed partners and speakers include Airbnb for Work, CWT Meetings & Events, site and Troovo, to name a few.

Among the new initiatives will be the launch of a new MICE Tech Showcase which will feature some of the most exciting innovations helping to solve today’s complex issues in the MICE industry.

dedicated to exhibitors that offer Muslim travel products and services. The Pavilion will host various talks on how to win over Muslim visitors, how to address Muslim traveller anxieties, and leading travel apps for this market. Keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions and detailed presentations will dive into hot topics including investments in the Halal travel market and the development of the Halal travel market in the service and destination sectors.

For the second time running this year, ITB Asia 2018’s key partner, Have Halal, Will Travel, will host a conference on 17 October from 2 – 5pm at the Muslim Travel Pavilion too.

Leading Partners include CrescentRating & HalalTrip and Have Halal, Will Travel.

For more information on ITB Asia 2018, visit www.itb-asia.com

Travel & Tech to be focus of ITB Asia 2018 keynotes This year, ITB Asia will look forward to the disruptors and game-changers that are shifting the traditional modes of thinking in the travel industry, looking at the impact of new generation technology on tourism. This exploration includes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and blockchain in the travel industry in time to come. Keynote sessions at the Travel & Tech Hub will delve deep into how businesses are embracing change and how travel brands can thrive in the age of digital disruption.

Moving from the offline market onto the online, speakers will explore the digitising supply of tours and activities, as well as AI in photography that is becoming a new trend in attracting tourists. ITB Asia 2018 will share insights on the challenges that the industry faces and how these can effectively be resolved through new age technology. The show will also look into the future for the various sectors of travel, ranging from leisure all the way through to MICE and Corporate Travel too.

New Muslim Travel Pavilion and third Halal in Travel Asia Summit Set to deliver an unrivalled conference, ITB Asia will launch a newly dedicated Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion to capture the US$180 billion Muslim travel market. For the three full days, the dedicated Muslim Travel Pavilion will offer important panel discussions and showcases on Halal travel. Key topics include how to attract Muslim travellers to destinations throughout the year, the development of the growing Muslim travel market, as well as the rise of Muslim-friendly travel packages.

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MICE AFFAIRS A FOCUSED MAGAZINE ON MICE INDUSTRY

One Day Focused Conference on Trade Associations of India

ITA 2018 Date: 14 Dec 2018 THE PARK DELHI WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE CONFERENCE Understand Trade Associations of India Networking and Business Matching Meet over 100+ Associations Delegates Hear it Live from Association Heads

Visitor / Table -Top / Sponsorship Slot Open

+91 8800739595, 8826723600, +91 120-2970089 sachin@miceaffairs.com

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Industry Getting Ready to Welcome ITA ITA holds great potential for Association sector in terms of networking, exchange of ideas and suggestions. This is actually the demand of time for Associations to come on a single platform and be united for issues which are of great concern to trade and businesses. We strongly believe ITA will pave the way for such issues. We wish to be a part for the conference to get the maximum for our Federation.

Gurmeet Singh Kular

President, FICO

Indian Trade Association event promises wonderful opportunity to Associations, federations and Chamber of Commerce across the country over a single platform. Heartiest Congratulations to the entire team of Mice Affairs for organizing the same. We look forward to be there.

Suneel Dutt Goyal

Director General Imperial Chamber of Commerce and Industry

There is a need of common platform for Trade Associations and similar bodies to come together and exchange ideas. In my view, ITA would fulfill this requirement for all. We wish the organizers a great success and look forward to be a part of the conference.

Dalip Sharma

Secretary General Punjab Chamber of Commerce & Industries

ITA would provide first ever kind of platform for Trade Associations, Federations, Chamber of Commerce from India to get connected, share concerns and address the issues.

The platform is meant to recognize the importance of trade associations and unveil their modus operandi for different stake holders. We welcome all trade associations, federations, chamber of commerce from across India to join us for ITA, share ideas, suggestions.

Share your interest at Sachin@miceaffairs.com or call +918800739595

Sachin Manocha Founder-ITA

With the growing numbers of business and trade units across the world, Trade Associations are playing a vital role for the welfare of business entities. India market from the Association’s viewpoint is considered to be an unorganized sector. But, rather than calling it an unorganized sector it’s a vast and huge industry sector, which needs to be given due recognition. And for the same, you need time, research and connect with Trade associations across all areas. This is the only way to reduce your client acquisition cost from 3-4 digits to a single digit.

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India Road to Road Show

International

Oman Tourism conducts multi-city roadshow; strengthens its outreach in Mumbai The Ministry of Tourism, Oman successfully conducted the second leg of the multi-city roadshow in Mumbai . The event witnessed around 140 notable companies of Mumbai’s travel trade in a bid to bridge connections between local travel agents and destination management companies, hotels and attraction operators in Oman.

Officials from the Ministry of Tourism, led by Her Excellency, Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) Oman along with representative partners from the tourism industry and Oman Air were present at the roadshow. The unique interactive platform with prefixed meetings gave trade partners and travel agents in the Indian market an opportunity to interact and learn more about the diverse product offerings and experiences that Oman has to offer. The roadshow was well attended and received a remarkable response from Mumbai.

Oman offers an authentic Arabian experience coupled with genuine hospitality and boasts of scenic beauty, rich culture, historic monuments and a beautiful coastline. The country has state-of-the-art infrastructure along with beautiful communion of old world charm and modernism. This makes Oman a preferred destination for travellers looking for a unique experience. The country’s stunning landscape appeals to every kind of holiday seeker; from families looking for solitude to a perfect honeymoon getaway or a group of friends in quest for an adventure of a lifetime.

Her Excellency, Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be part of the tourism roadshow in Mumbai. The objective of the roadshow is to highlight the various facets of Oman as a destination and to create awareness about the new segments and offerings that the country has to offer. We see India as a promising potential market and have witnessed significant growth over a period of time. The Indian traveller is in a rapid state of evolution and is looking to be engaged in many ways. We recognise and acknowledge the demand we see from India and other potential markets. Hence, as part of the Sultanate’s National Tourism Strategy 2040, the Ministry of Tourism seeks to introduce the sector’s latest developments, services, projects and facilities of the tourism industry, such as opening the new passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport and launching the Electronic Visa. It also aims to promote the MICR Affairs |

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Sultanate’s unique cultural heritage, the pristine environment and terrain diversification that will allow tourists to experience the destination.”

Since 2014, Oman has witnessed over 31 per cent growth in Indian arrivals. In 2017 alone, Oman received 321,161 Indian visitors, showcasing growth of over 7 per cent in just one year.

Commenting on the roadshow, Ms. Lubaina Sheerazi, India Representative, Ministry of Tourism, Oman said, “India represents an important and vast market for Oman given the high percentage of its residents willing to travel and experience new destinations across the world. The roadshow offers us a platform to expose the uniqueness of Oman as a holiday destination from India. Being a short journey, the country offers a diverse landscape and varied activities for the evolved Indian traveller. From luxurious resorts and campsites to exotic scuba diving spots to rustic shopping experiences, Oman has something to offer to anyone who has a quest for adventure and thirst for a distinctive cultural experience.”

Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism is fully committed to enhancing the MICE sector and to help the Sultanate achieve its potential to be a first-class destination for this

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segment. The Sultanate has seen an increase in business tourism with the recent launch of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat, which supports international and local organizations in hosting large events. The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre includes state-of-the-art theatres, conference rooms and four hotels with almost 1000 rooms along with major exhibition halls that can cater to tens of thousands of people at one time.

“Oman is not only seeing a surge in MICE travel but also a preferred wedding destination for many. Muscat is a well endowed city with modern infrastructure and provides a perfect set up for weddings with various urban world class hotels. Being under 3 hours away and having excellent air connectivity with various cities in India also makes Oman a preferable wedding destination for Indians. What also works in Oman’s favour is the newness it brings. It is still a relatively unexplored destination and this also adds value as Indian clients want to explore new destinations”, adds Ms. Sheerazi.

Oman Air, the national carrier is connected via direct flights with major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Kochi, Goa, Jaipur

and Thiruvananthapuram. Besides, Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and IndiGo are also well connected from various cities of India.

Furthermore, to encourage more travellers to visit the country, Oman has recently announced a new short-term tourist visa at 5 Omani Riyal (OMR) equivalent to approximately INR 940 to visit the Sultanate for a period of 10 days.

Indians who hold a valid visa to any one of these countries – United States of America, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and Schengen States can avail the Oman visa through an e-visa process by simply logging on to https://evisa.rop. gov.om/ and make the 5 OMR payment on checkout, whereas other Indian travellers can get a sponsored visa by paying 5 OMR plus processing fee through their tour operators. This is in addition to the existing e-visa for Oman which is available at 20 OMR with a validity of one month. The amendments include dividing tourist visas into three sections: 10 days, one month and one year.

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INDIA-Road to Road Show INDIA-Road to Road Show INDONESIA The Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Indonesia (MoTRI) is actively promoting Indonesia in the Indian tourism market through a Sales Mission (tourism road show) in India

The Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Indonesia (MoTRI) is actively promoting Indonesia in the Indian tourism market through a Sales Mission (tourism roadshow) in India: : Mumbai on 14th August, New Delhi on 17th August, Bengaluru on 27th and Hyderabad on 29th August 2018. The event is aimed at increasing more transaction of

tour packages between the Indonesian and Indian tourism Industry through B2B (table top) meetings.

Furthermore, Badung, a region with the maximum tourism activities in Bali, also held a sales mission in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia in the cities of Chandigarh on 20th August, Jaipur on 22nd August, Lucknow on 23rd August and Kolkata on 24th August 2018.

“These activities are meant to convey the importance we place on the Indian market,” said Sigit Witjaksono, Director of Promotion for South & Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Tourism Republic of Indonesia.

The Indian market bound for Indonesia has been skyrocketing in the last couple of years. In term of visitors, the number of Indian visitors are increasing YOY. From January to July 2018 there were more than 340,000 Indian visitors to Indonesia as compared to the same period in 2017.

This huge growth however, leaves more to be desired. “We are not satisfied by merely good organic growth, we need to challenge ourselves and raise the bar,” remarked Nia Niscaya the Deputy Minister of Tourism Marketing, Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia. “For 2018, the Minister has set 700,000 visitors as the target for the Indian market and that’s a huge 40% target increase from 2017’s,” adds Mrs. Niscaya.

MAURITIUS Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA India) conducts a four city Roadshow MTPA India has conducted four city Roadshow in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Mumbai from 30th August to 4th September 2018. The objective of the event was to acquaint Indian travel partners with the destination, and meet the hoteliers, DMCs and activity companies.

Mr Arvind Bundhun, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority said, ‘Mauritius is a heaven of peace besides being a rich melting pot and a glamourous destination. We excel in different niche: Golf, spas, hotellerie, gastronomy and above all a sense of hospitality.

The objective of this roadshow is to promote Mauritius as a beyond the beach destination and this strategic platform will allow Indian partners to keep abreast of latest happenings in the Tourism Industry in Mauritius.

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Mauritius is also planning a support program for MICE groups. We are hopeful to launch the same by end of 2018, Arvind added.

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Knowledge Sharing-Exhibition Sucess

Listen and Learn- Key to Exhibition Success

All Talk…

Today many exhibitions are more than just shows. Enlightened organisers are only too aware that visitors need to justify their attendance at a show at a far deeper level than ever before. As an exhibitor you always need to see value for money and a return on investment whenever you decide to promote yourself in this wonderful medium But without quality visitors you’ll never achieve your goals. So where is the key added-value ingredient?

It’s content - knowledge – intelligence – and feedback.

The strongest link between visitor and exhibitor is the seminar, the speaker slot, the power breakfast, the conference, the evidence of thought leadership. Today one of the most powerful justifications for exhibitors to exhibit and for visitors to visit a show is the knowledge, the content that both parties will gather from the event.

So how do you take advantage of it?

Let me share with you some ideas that we suggest to our clients to give them added clout when they exhibit. Firstly agree that one of your objectives should be the gathering of market research.

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all about your products and services, asks questions of the audience. A well thought out feedback form is a powerful way to gather this intelligence.

Feedback questionnaires Generating quantities of contacts is not difficult – simply hire the scanner pens But generating quality prospects is all together another matter.

I believe in good old fashioned paper, the feedback form, with a series of usually no more than 5 questions, the answers to which will inform and strongly enhance your future marketing.

There is a simple principle here – don’t be afraid to ask visitors for their opinions on four or five topics, and be prepared to offer a thank you for their participation. This is straight forward face to face market research which gives you the answers to

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questions you probably ask yourself in the office but may neglect to ask your own industry professionals prospects, and peers…

“Has your budget for our widgets / services increased, decreased, or remained static in the current economic climate?; When will you next need our products? What budget have you allocated?; What specifically did you come to the show to find? How much do you know about us?; What is your role and responsibility in specifying widgets? What would we need to do to win your account?”

All these questions and many more can be worked into a game show format, or asked directly and will generate invaluable reading later. More than that the answers can be analysed and used as an internal – or even an external – report on the current state of your industry.

Seminars Many trade shows incorporate seminars on current issues and best practice. When negotiating your stand space offer to sponsor a seminar or deliver one, or even hold a mini seminar on your own stand. But don’t make them a sales pitch. The more intelligent, impartial, and content rich your seminar is, the more respect you will earn from your audience.

Make sure that on every seat in your seminar theatre, or on your stand is a feedback form which embodies some of the questions suggested above, or others directly encompassed within your presentation.

Be seen as thought leaders

“Don’t be afraid to ask visitors for their opinions” The Speaker slot These days many exhibition organisers arrange a programme of speakers – but even if they don’t, what’s to stop you the exhibitor, suggesting that you have special knowledge on a particular topic and you would like to negotiate a speaker slot.

You may have an appropriate well known authority working in your company.

By arrangement with the organisers you would usually be able to make sure that every member of the audience has the opportunity to fill out a feedback form with their opinion of the speaker and the topic, with their contact details, with requests for any papers, articles or recordings of the content, and even with a request for a visit or further conversation with your company. At the very least your speaker should direct the audience to your exhibition stand – and on your stand you should make visitors constantly aware of the speaker slot that you are sponsoring.

So who wins? You the exhibitor represent yourself as an authority in your profession or industry. Your company benefits from the market research and current information which you gather face to face in real time from your prospects and peers. But the biggest winners are the visitors.

Knowledge and communication keep companies ahead, alive and thriving. The savvy visitor will be far more able to justify their attendance at any show if they can return to their companies or organisations with solid information to move their companies - and their own careers - forward. It’s about listening and learning.

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New Announement-MICE Bureau TCEB launches new brand campaign “Thailand REDEFINE Your Business Event” The bureau redefines recipe for success to help stakeholders in business events and international trade partners to tap the growing opportunities from Thailand 4.0 landscape.

TCEB announced a launch of its new brand campaign entitled “Thailand REDEFINE Your Business Events” aiming to match and meet shifting demands of business travellers with a fresh perspective of corporate events that enhance success through experimental and unique experiences. Driven by the Thailand 4.0 Policy, the national economic blueprint has prompted the bureau to redefine its roles in order to keep Thailand to stay ahead of the competition in today’s fast-paced business landscape. The launch of new TCEB brand campaign took place during the IT&CMA 2018, held at the Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld Bangkok, Thailand.

Mrs. Nichapa Yoswee, Senior Vice President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, said that the new global branding redefines perspective of business events to fulfil expanded demands and higher expectation from the international market. Drawing a premise upon the landscape of Thailand 4.0 Policy and the ever-changing of business environment of which the abilities to broaden fresh perspective and being adaptive are perceived as a foundation for successful business, the brand redefines a definition of business events as opportunities for getting “Valuable Experience, Inclusive Collaboration, Partnership, and Sustainability”. The touchpoint of the brand leverages a unique and differentiated offering of Thailand which features a centric resource of knowledge, creativity, connectivity and are enhanced with a professional mindset.

“TCEB new branding strategy is set to match the expanded demands of business travellers in looking for more experimental, unique and new experiences, and searching for more return. From return on investment to return on objective and return on happiness. Building upon the 3-year milestone of the Thailand CONNECT, which has been successfully highMICR Affairs |

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lighting Thailand’s position as a connecting point for business and international ties, key in the new branding strategy is to further spotlight Thailand as a fast-paced, innovative, and progressive business events destination in lines with the Thailand 4.0 and the dynamic business landscape.”

Under the new brand campaign, each of the key sectors, M.I.C.E, will be implementing strategic plans that enhance Thailand’s recognition in the international arena as well as the growth of revenues. For Meetings and Incentive sectors (MI), Asia remains in focus as a primary source market powering by rising trends of corporate travels secto and Meetings & Incentives in China, while the growth of travellers from India and Indonesia are predicted at 11.3% and 8.7% (GBTA) respectively. By type of events, the bureau aims to attracting mega-size groups, corporate meetings, and premium incentives groups from Asia. In the secondary markets including Europe, Oceania and Emerging countries, TCEB will focus on premium incentives groups and corporate meetings.

For Convention sector (C), TCEB aims primarily to Bring More Business in the 10 S-Curve Industries through a deeper partnership with strategic alliances. The bureau will encourage the sector to Uplift Experience for delegates through active learning and participant activities, apply technology such as Engaging Apps to facilitate delegates, and Strengthen Key Players to improve the capability of conference sector.

For Exhibition sector (E), TCEB introduces a newly designed campaign so-called ‘We Support You 360 Degree’ to provide supporting tools for essential activities in the entire value chain. Funding programs are offered to organisers from the pitching phase to the execution phase to attract new shows and upgrade existing shows. In term of the exhibitors and show visitors, TCEB introduces incentives through Exhibiz in Market program to raise the sale of exhibition space, and

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through ASEAN + 6 Privilege, a brand new program which is introduced to boost show visitors from target countries.

Along with the new brand, TCEB is redefining its role to help driving the Thailand 4.0 Policy to fruition. The bureau is transforming from a mere supporter and marketer of business events hosted to become a facilitator, developer, thought leader, co-creator as well as enabler of the business events industry. Meanwhile, TCEB is focusing on a more in-depth and broader partnership as well as a collaboration with stakeholders in bidding and attracting business events from the 10 S-Curve Industries. A sample of the collaborative project is One Ministry One Expo, which will be a platform that unifies efforts from the public and private sectors.

TCEB is moving forward with an important mission to promote business events industry as Thailand’s key economic contributor. The bureau estimated that at the end of the fiscal year 2018, Thailand will welcome 1,327,000 overseas business travellers or 3.96% growth from 2017, generating 124,000 million baht in revenue to the country or a growth of 15.98%.

Over the year, TCEB successfully won 14 bids, attracted and supported 13 new tradeshows and 10 mega-size groups to take place in Thailand. Of these events, new shows from the 10 S-Curve Industries are namely: CEBIT ASEAN Thailand 2018 (Digital show from Germany); Future Energy Asia 2018 (Energy show from Singapore); Bangkok Beauty Show 2018 (Health and Beauty show from Korea); and CPhI South East Asia 2019 (Pharmaceutical and Life Science show from Europe). Besides, the bureau won bids for convention events such as; the 40th World Universities Debating Championship; the 30th Conference of the Asian Pacific Associations of the Study of the Liver, and The 10th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) 2019 For the next fiscal year, TCEB projected 1,419,890 overseas business travellers or 7% growth from 2018. In term of the revenue, the bureau expected that business events will generate 130,200 million baht or 5% higher than in 2018. The positive outlook is based on a growth momentum of the Thai industries supported by the national economic transformation policy.

Thailand has proven its efforts in promoting the country’s business landscape as seen in ranking results from global economic indexes. The latest Logistics Performance Index by The World Bank showed that Thailand has moved up 13 places in the ranking from 45th to 32nd in 2018. The country has also jumped 20 places from 46th in 2017 to 26th in The Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Index according to A World Bank Group Flagship Report. Also, Thailand has been listed among 20 countries with high capacities in innovation development in the Global Innovation Index 2018 of the World Intellectual Property Organization.

“Thailand welcomes the global business community to foster synergies with our key industries. The Thailand 4.0

Policy opens up business and professional opportunities for the country at a scale never experienced before over the past 40 years. The government has implemented measures to facilitate the business environment, promoting massive infrastructure and investment projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of the economic transformation policy. Meanwhile, the regional cooperation policy Thailand’s Stronger Together has been strengthening the country’s economic partnership with neighbouring countries.

These significant factors are widening business opportunities and expanding market access in Thailand which will also advantage the development business events industry.

With the combination of the past success together with future opportunities to emerge from Thailand 4.0 and shifting demands, it is the right time for the business events industry to REDEFINE in order to make Thailand stay ahead of the competition as the in-store recipe for success will never deliver the results matching the changing policy and the dynamic business landscape,” said Mrs. Nichapa.

Ms. Kanokporn Damrongkul, Director Exhibitions and Events, stated that TCEB support programs have been designed to strengthen the bridge of business, trade and investment collaboration by using exhibition as a platform that will benefit organizers, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

For potential partners looking to launch a show in Thailand, TCEB offers a scheme called “Bidding Fund Program”. It includes subsidy for Show Pitching Program, Site Inspection program, and Partnership Program.

For exhibitors, we offer “Exhibiz in Market”, a financial support program for organizations who are able to assemble a group of exhibitors to form a pavilion at an exhibition in Thailand.

Ms Kanokporn Damrongkul

For visitors, we have “ASEAN Plus 6 Privilege”, a campaign that rewards organisers of a business delegation with Incentive and accommodation that participates in business match-making at an exhibition. From India market, we are expected to have 15% increase of quality buyers from India.

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Associations Hitting The Headlinesstional First-ever Indian Delegation to 43rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2018 to promote Indian cinema in the overseas market and encourage foreign collaborations The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is taking a delegation to the ‘Toronto International Film Festival’ in Toronto, Canada. The film festival will also see an India Pavilion which will provide a platform to popularize Indian cinema in the overseas market and facilitate new business opportunities.

Mr Ashok Kumar Parmar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India will represent the Government at the Indian delegation to TIFF 2018. The 15 member Indian Media & Entertainment industry delegation to TIFF 2018 comprises of film makers, directors and producers, distributors, studios, etc.

The objective behind the participation is to promote Indian films across linguistic cultural and regional diversity so as to forge an increasing number of international partnerships in

the realms of distribution, production, filming in India, script development and technology, thereby accelerating the growth of film sector in India.

The Indian delegation, through various interactions, will promote ease of shooting films in India through Film Facilitation Office (FFO) that facilitates Single Window Clearance for film-makers and provides the platform for ‘film tourism’ in India. The delegation will showcase India as a post-production hub, promote collaborations for films with international production houses and encourage Indian Panorama Films for sales and syndication.

India has its advantage at every filmmaking process.

It has a strong domestic film industry across the country.

More than anything else, India has access to world class technicians and equipment; amazing choice of locations to shoot any type of film. Skilled professionals are available across the country. India is gearing up for the 49th edition of International Film Festival Of India, Goa from 20 November to 28 November 2018.

The market potential for Indian content in Toronto is huge because of the strong presence of the Indian diaspora and great interest in Indian Cinema. India-Canada are in a co-production treaty and the delegation will explore opportunities to work on co-producing films with Canada.

With 1500 feature films produced in the country, more than 900 television channels, 450 million internet users, 350 million smart phone users, India’s vibrant media and entertainment (M&E) industry provides attractive growth opportunities for global corporations.

Indian and Taiwanese firms sign MoUs to deepen industrial collaboration Indian and Taiwanese companies today signed MoUs for wide-ranging collaboration to further strengthen the ongoing industrial collaboration.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) Secretary, Mr. Ramesh Abhishek and Vice Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, Ms Mei-Hua Wang, at the 2nd IndiaTaiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit.

The organisations and the signatories to the MoUs are: • National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)-Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), signed by Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Deputy Director General, NISE, India and Dr. Tzeng-Yow, Lin, Director of CMS, ITRI, Taiwan.

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• South India Tanner & Dealers Association and Taiwan Environmental Manufacturers Association (TEMA)

by Mr. C.M Zafarullah, Secretary, South India Tanner & Dealers Association, India & Mr. Keng-Tsuan, Kao, Chairman, TEMA, Taiwan.

• Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) by Mr. Dilip Chenoy, Secretary General, FICCI,

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• Indian Leather Industry Foundation (ILIFO)-Industrial Technology Research Institute(ITRI) by Dr. Renuka Ramakrishnan, Project Manager, ILIFO, India & Dr. JerYoung, Chen, Deputy General Director, ITRI, Taiwan.

Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company (TWIC) and ITRI

by Mr. K. Ashok Natarajan, CEO, TWIC, India & Dr. JerYoung, Chen, Deputy General Director, ITRI, Taiwan.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Ramesh Abhishek and Taiwanese Vice Minister, Ms Mei-Hua Wang, spoke of the need to tap the growing opportunities for business

IEIA CONNECT EVENT

Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) conducted 6th IEIA CONNECT program on 7th September 2018 at Le Meridien, New Delhi. Who’s who of the exhibition industry were invited for this premier Networking event held in Delhi this time. The 6th IEIA CONNECT was also attended by the Executive Committee of UFI- the Global Association of Exhibition industry, as Special Guests along with IEIA members.

IEIA conducts CONNECT programs throughout the year to promote and support the Indian Exhibition Industry. The CONNECT programs are the regional Networking events organised by IEIA, wherein stakeholders at the regional levels come together to discuss matters of concern for the exhibition industry and also avail the best of networking opportunities by connecting with the leading players in the region where these events are held. IEIA CONNECT programs are attended by the representatives of exhibition industry players at the decision maker levels including MDs, CEOs& Directors only, thus making it a meaningful networking platform.

The Executive Committee of IEIA had a meeting with the UFI Executive Committee concurrent to the CONNECT. Meaningful and fruitful discussions were held to explore and

and industrial collaboration in India. Taiwan???s excellence in electronics and smart phone manufacture and India???s talent and skills, conducive business environment and liberal investment policies provide the right opportunity for collaboration.

The summit was also addressed by the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC), Mr Tien Chung-Kwang; Vice Chairman of Indian Affairs Committee, CNFI, Mr Feng-Tzu Tsai; FICCI Electronics & White Goods Manufacturing Committee Chair, Mr Som Mittal and Co-Chair of the FICCI Committee & President and CEO, Panasonic India, Mr Manish Sharma discuss ways of collaborative initiatives for the development of the exhibition industry in India resulting in closer cooperation and future collaborative initiatives to be taken by UFI and IEIA in the near future.

IEIA President, Mr. KV Nagendra Prasad stated- ‘IEIA is happy to collaborate with UFI on various important matters for the growth of the exhibition industry in India. We are sure that this cooperation between IEIA and UFI will further add to the progress of our members and the exhibition industry at large. It is a pleasure having the UFI Executive Committee with us at our event in Delhi and we look forward to working even more closely with UFI in future.

Mr. Corrado Peraboni, UFI President sharing his views about India and IEIA stated’ ‘India comprises of one of the most important regions for UFI in terms of membership and a promising exhibitions market. India is putting in place all the required efforts for the growth of the exhibitions sector in the country, whether that be infrastructure development or supportive initiatives for the Organisers. IEIA is a growing body and I am happy to be attending the IEIA event 2nd time within a period of a few months this year. UFI is keen in collaborating with IEIA in the areas of education, best practices and research for the support and growth of the exhibition industry players in India.’

Winners of the GED18 (Global Exhibitions Day) India Awards organised by IEIA were also felicitated at the event in presence of UFI Executive Committee, being the supporting body for these awards.

About IEIA: Indian Exhibition Industry Association brings together all the exhibition organizers, designers & stand contractors, freight forwarders, services & facilities providers, venue owners etc. so that there is a common platform available to the entire industry to consider ways and means for the sound and scientific development of various facets of the industry.

IEIA represents the entire country and all segments related to the exhibition industry. IEIA aims to be the one-stop source of information pertaining to exhibition industry, various exhibitions/ trade shows organized in the country, exhibition industry news, information on various agencies, private and public organizations operating in the exhibition industry in India.

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News Briefs

National

IEIA ROUNDTABLE MEET Indian Exhibition Industry Association organized a Round table meeting for discussions and action plan for the progress of the exhibition industry in Mumbai at Bombay Exhibition Centre on 14th September 2018.

IEIA Round table discussion was held on building strong future for exhibition industry in Mumbai- Fruitful interactions for formulating the action plan for advocating the importance of exhibition industry to the Govt of Maharashtra. Mumbai being the commercial capital of India, is today an important market and trade fairs destination, with a share of almost 25% of the country’s exhibition & trade fairs business. It is therefore important that the local government is made aware of the potential of exhibition industry in building the economy and industry of the State and the Country, and also bring alignment to support development of world-class purpose-built infrastructure.

Stakeholders of the Exhibition Industry were invited for this round table meeting to solicit their opinions and accordingly make a concerted effort to impress Government of Maharashtra in creating a favourable ecosystem for the future of exhibition industry in Mumbai.

IEIA will now come up with a thoughtful strategy and

form a delegation involving trade associations and key stakeholders to meet CM Maharashtra at the earliest to stress upon the importance of exhibitions on the economy of the state. The round table meeting was chaired by Mr. Max Fernandes, Executive Committee member IEIA, who expressing his views stated that ‘A world class infrastructure and supportive policies at the government’s end are the need of the hour for the development of the exhibition industry in Mumbai. IEIA will take forward this agenda with the government to advocate the importance and interests of the exhibitions sector in Mumbai.’

About IEIA: Indian Exhibition Industry Association brings together all the exhibition organizers, designers & stand contractors, freight forwarders, services & facilities providers, venue owners etc. so that there is a common platform available to the entire industry to consider ways and means for the sound and scientific development of various facets of the industry. IEIA represents the entire country and all segments related to the exhibition industry. IEIA aims to be the one-stop source of information pertaining to exhibition industry, various exhibitions/trade shows organized in the country, exhibition industry news, information on various agencies, private and public organizations operating in the exhibition industry in India.

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Technology Section-MICE Industry “Small meetings booking platforms should integrate to improve service to everyone’s clients” Caleb Parker, Tech and Innovation Chair, HBAA

Small meetings booking platforms would all deliver a better, totally comprehensive service to clients if they were to cooperate in sharing data, collaborating on content and partnering on distribution.

By providing access to a greater range of potential venues to offer in response to a search, they would enable clients to find the right venue at the right time at the best price much easier and faster. Currently too much time is wasted searching, checking availability and confirming the booking.

The need for this is in response to significant growth in the small meetings* sector of the market, driven by factors such as increases in contract workers, flexible hours and remote working.

As consumers, meeting organisers expect technology to enable them to find exactly what they want, when they want it easily with instant confirmation, just as they do when they book a bedroom or flight.

If this formula is so well refined on the consumer side, why can’t that same fluidity be applied to business?

The issue is that in the rapidly evolving small meeting bookings sector there are many players, large and small, backed by significant investment, who at any one time each have access to a considerable quantity and range of inventory. But it is only part of the total availability as, while there is some cross-over, quite a lot of the inventory is not widely shared. If it was, then bookers would be able to choose one platform that gave them the best user experience rather than have to search several platforms to access a wider choice.

The benefits of this approach also extend to venues and organisers. It would provide more time for them to focus on the human aspects of event planning, not researching and booking as well as completing the booking faster. Integrated search

platforms would also allow for a more streamlined listing process for venues, with a one-time registration providing access to the maximum number of potential clients.

So how would it work? By splitting the commission.

Commission could be redefined as remuneration for acquiring a customer and transaction fee as remuneration for processing a booking for the venue. A 10 per cent commission, for instance, could be split with 8 per cent assigned for customer acquisition and 2 per cent paid as the transaction fee.

Short of Expedia acquiring all the major providers, a connected ecosystem would be the most beneficial solution for everyone. Customers and bookers will gain instant access to information and a confirmation mechanism while venues and connected platforms will gain global distribution and more business from this new structure.

While there are obstacles to be overcome and so much to debate, agree and implement, I would be so bold as to predict that within five years small meetings will be managed the same ways a transient business travel. *Small meetings are defined by HBAA as less than 30 people For more details, please visit www.hbaa.org.uk MICR Affairs |

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News Brief

Exhibition

UFI Executive Committee tracks venue development in India • Delegation visit to Delhi gives update on Indian venue projects • Joint initiatives agreed between UFI and IEIA Paris/Delhi - 26 September 2018: India’s exhibition industry is about to benefit from additional venue space, opening up further growth and development opportunities over the years to come. This September, the Executive Committee of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, met in Delhi. Industry leaders from companies such as Informa, Reed, and Fiera Milano held meetings with venue representatives, the board of the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA), and senior industry players.

“For many years, international organisers have been pushing for more and better exhibition space in India that meets our industry’s international standards,” says UFI President Corado Peraboni. “It is encouraging to see that projects in Pragati Maidan, at Greater Noida, and at Dwarka, among others, are now under construction.”

According to predictions from the latest UFI/BSG report on the trade fair industry in Asia, venue space in India will increase by more than 10% by the end of 2019, driving growth of the exhibition industry as a whole in the country.

India’s trade fair industry has been the best performing large market for the past five years. In 2017, net space sold went up by 11.4% from 1,065,000 sqm in 2016 to 1,187,000 sqm.

Over the past five years, the Indian market has grown by 39%, which is far ahead of the regional five-year average of 27.3%.

The members of the Executive Committee met L.C. Goyal, Chairman of the ITPO, owner and operator of the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex in Delhi. There, a new conference centre is currently under construction, and they are also rebuilding three exhibition halls with a capacity of 60,000 sqm. This phase of the project is scheduled for completion in February 2019.

In neighbouring Greater Noida, the India Expo Mart shared groundbreaking plans for an expansion just days before the UFI delegation visited. CEO Sudeep Sarcar went through the development plans on site. The new hall will provide 14,000 sqm of additional exhibition space.

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Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new India International Convention & Exhibition Center (IICC) in Dwarka. The convention centre and exhibition space is scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. It will be operated by Kintex, Korea’s biggest venue-management company.

In addition to these projects, the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in the south concluded an expansion project in 2017 to add 17,500 sqm of venue space. An additional 17,500 sqm will be added later in 2018.

That will bring its total to 75,000 sqm, making it the largest venue in India.

In the various meetings, UFI officials welcomed the ongoing projects and pledged their support, particularly in the area of education. “A successful venue needs great infrastructure and qualified staff,” comments UFI Managing Director/CEO Kai Hattendorf. “We are happy to support the development of the Indian exhibition industry through educational initiatives.”

UFI leaders also used the opportunity to hold a joint meeting with the board of IEIA, the Indian Exhibition Industry Association. Both associations reflected on their already successful collaboration on research, education, and best-practice sharing, and reiterated their commitment to raising the profile of the exhibition industry as a key driver for economic growth in India. The joint session was followed by an evening of international networking with many senior representatives from Indian organisers, venues, and service providers.

“UFI’s trip to Delhi has really been wonderful. It has put a spotlight on India’s push for growth in the exhibition industry, and we look forward to welcoming more international companies to the new and expanded facilities across India,” comments Ravinder Sethi, IEIA Vice-President.

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About UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry: UFI is the leading global association of the world’s tradeshow organisers and exhibition centre operators, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry. UFI’s main goal is to represent, promote and support the business interests of its members and the exhibition industry. UFI directly represents around 50,000 exhibition industry employees globally, and also works closely with its 60 national and regional association members. More than 760 member organisations in 87 countries around the world are presently signed up as members.

Over 1000 international trade fairs proudly bear the UFI approved label, a quality guarantee for visitors and exhibitors alike. UFI members continue to provide the international business community with a unique marketing media aimed at developing outstanding face-to-face business opportunities.

For more information, please contact: UFI Headquarters, Monika Fourneaux Ceskova, UFI Marketing and Communications Manager Email: monika@ufi.org Tel: +33 (0)1 46 39 75 00 www.ufi.org

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PM MODI LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF INDIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

PM focused on the fact of Countries attracting Big scale Conferences because of modern and developed conference exhibition centres. And India is also working on those lines to tap this market. IICC will bridge this gap and provide us with required resource to bid for this price of business.

IICC will be surrounded by 15,000 Hotel Rooms within 30 minutes distance including Dwarka, Gurgaon, Aerocity and IICC itself.

India all set to get another convention & exhibition centre in delhi by 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in New Delhi on September 20.

With a budget of approximate Rs 26,000 crore, IICC will have 2 Indoor Exhibition halls-60,000 sqm and a convention centre -60,000 sqm. IICC is schedule to open by end 2019 for the Ist phase.

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Upcoming Trade Shows India (Oct – Dec) India Chem Mumbai

IFAT India Mumbai

Acetech Bangalore

04. - 06. October 2018 | International Exhibition & Conference on Chemicals, Petrochemicals & Pharmaceutical

15. - 17. October 2018 | India’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling

26. - 28. October 2018 | International exhibition and symposium on architecture, construction and engineering

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

BIEC - Bangalore International Exhibition Center,

India International Silk Fair New Delhi

IMME Kolkata

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Smart Industry Solutions India Mumbai 04. - 05. October 2018 | Driving manufacturing processes of the future

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

16. - 18. October 2018 | Exclusive Trade Show for Silk and Silk Blended Products

Acetech Mumbai Indiapack pacprocess Mumbai

04. - 05. October 2018 | The corrugated manufacturing show

24. - 26. October 2018 | International exhibition for processing, packaging and printing

Bakers Technology Fair Hyderabad 04. - 06. October 2018 | A focussed expo on bakery and confectionery, equipment, ingredient, technology and services

Hitex Exhibition Center,

TTF Travel & Tourism Fair Mumbai 05. - 07. October 2018 | International Travel and Tourism Fair

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Eco Tourism Park,

Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center,

IndiaCorr Expo Mumbai Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

31 Oct. - 03 Nov. 2018 | International Mining and Machinery Exhibition

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

15. - 18. November 2018 | International exhibition and symposium on architecture, construction and engineering

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

ProWave Expo Karukutty AGRI FEST Lucknow 24. - 26. October 2018 | International exhibition on Agriculture, Horticulture, Seeds, Fertilizers, Farm Machinery, Irrigation & Agro Processing Technology

15. - 17. November 2018 | International Exhibition on Professional Sound, Light & Entertainment Industry

Adlux International Convention & Exhibition Centre,

Colvin Taluqdars’ College,

Paperex South India Chennai Drink Technology India Mumbai 24. - 26. October 2018 | International trade fair for the food and beverage industry

15. - 17. November 2018 | International trade fair of office and paper products

Chennai Trade Center,

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Labelexpo India Greater Noida

Powder & Bulk Solids India Mumbai

Biofach India New Delhi

22. - 25. November 2018 | Fair for the printing and labeling industry

11. - 13. October 2018 | Trade fair for bulk solids

25. - 27. October 2018 | Fair for Organic Products

India Exposition Center,

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center,

Dairy Industry Expo Pune

Broadcast India Mumbai

India Essen Welding & Cutting Mumbai

12. - 14. October 2018 | Exhibition for Dairy Farming and Dairy Processing Technology

Auto Cluster Exhibition Center,

25. - 27. October 2018 | International Trade Fair for Communications

27. - 29. November 2018 | International trade fair for joining and separating and coating

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Upcoming Trade Shows Metallurgy India Mumbai 27. - 29. November 2018 | International exhibition on metallurgical technology, products and services in India

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Tube India Mumbai 27. - 29. November 2018 | International trade fair for the tube and pipe industry

Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Wire & Cable India Mumbai 27. - 29. November 2018 | International conference and exhibition for cable technology Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Rajkot Machine Tools Show RMTS Rajkot 28 Nov. - 01 Dec. 2018 | International trade fair for engineering, machine tools, automation & automotive technology

World Tea & Coffee Expo Mumbai 29 Nov. - 01 Dec. 2018 | Trade Fair for coffee and tea

Indplas Kolkata

Bandra Kurla Complex

30 Nov. - 03 Dec. 2018 | International trade fair for plastics

Eco Tourism Park,

The International Commercial Vehicle Fair Chennai 30 Nov. - 02 Dec. 2018 | International trade fair for commercial vehicles

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P-MEC India Mumbai 01. - 06. December 2018 | International trade fair for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and accessories

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CPhI India Mumbai

28. - 30. November 2018 | Global conference and exhibition on maritime security technologies

01. - 06. December 2018 | International fair of the pharmaceutical industry

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Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

Bengaluru INDIA BIO Bangalore

IFSEC India New Delhi

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Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center,

OSH India Mumbai

Bandra Kurla Complex,

Doors & Windows Mumbai

Race Course Ground,

Palace Grounds,

06. - 09. December 2018 | International exhibition for glass technology

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Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC,

29 Nov. - 01 Dec. 2018 | Trade fair and conference for biotechnology

Glass Technology Expo Mumbai

06. - 09. December 2018 | International trade fair for doors and windows

Bauma Conexpo India New Delhi 11. - 14. December 2018 | International trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles

Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center,

Intersolar India Bangalore 11. - 13. December 2018 | International exhibition for solar technology and energy

BIEC - Bangalore International Exhibition Center,

Kisan Pune 12. - 16. December 2018 | International Trade Fair for Agriculture

International Convention Centre,

Acetech New Delhi 13. - 16. December 2018 | International exhibition and symposium on architecture, construction and engineering

Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center,

InterPrint Expo India Chandigarh 14. - 17. December 2018 | Printing, Packaging, Digital and Allied Machinery Expo

ALUCAST New Delhi

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Global Industrial Expo Pune

NSIC Exhibition Ground,

Auto Cluster Exhibition Center,

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Thailand (Oct – Dec) Asia Fitness Conference & Expo AFC Bangkok 05. - 07. October 2018 | Conference and Expo for Fitness, Exercise, Wellness, Health, Nutrition and Sport Professionals

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center,

Worlddidac Asia Bangkok 10. - 12. October 2018 | Exhibition on world class educational resources

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center,

IFSEC Southeast Asia Nonthaburi 25. - 27. October 2018 | International trade fair for security and fire protection

IMPACT Exhibition Center,

Cosmex Bangkok

Metalex Bangkok

30 Oct. - 01 Nov. 2018 | Exhibition on Cosmetics Manufacturing and Packaging Machinery, Technologies, and OEM and ODM Services

21. - 24. November 2018 | International Trade Fair for Machine Tools and Metalworking Machinery

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center,

In-cosmetics Asia Bangkok 30 Oct. - 01 Nov. 2018 | International Cosmetics Fair

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center,

Bus & Truck Bangkok 01. - 03. November 2018 | International commercial and special purpose vehicles exposition

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center,

Rajasthan Tours.

Same Day Agra Tour (Sharing basis / Private Basis) Golden Triangle with Kerala Tours Wild life Photography Tour’s.

Car rental in India.

Kashmir with Golden Triangle tour Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour.

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center,

Solar & Off-grid Renewables Southeast Asia Nonthaburi 26. - 27. November 2018 | Fair of the solar industry in India

IMPACT Exhibition Center,

Asia Cold Chain Show Bangkok 28. - 30. November 2018 | Trade fair for refrigeration plants and processing, packaging and storing of frozen food

BITEC - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center

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Upcoming Trade Shows China (Oct – Dec) Upcoming Exhibition of China (Oct – Dec)

CIAPE China International

China Electronics Fair

Auto Products Expo Shanghai

Shanghai

Prolight + Sound Shanghai

15. - 17. October 2018 | International

31 Oct. - 02 Nov. 2018 | Trade Fair and

10. - 13. October 2018

Auto Parts Expo

Congress

Shanghai New International Expo Centre -

NECC National Exhibition and Conven-

Shanghai New International Expo Centre

tion Center,

- SNIEC,

10. - 12. October 2018

Canton Fair Phase 1

BIC International Building

NECC National Exhibition and Conven-

Guangzhou

Industrialization of

tion Center,

15. - 19. October 2018 | China Import and Export Fair for Electronics & House-

Construction Exhibition Asia

China International Internet and E-commerce Expo CIE Shenzhen

SNIEC,

CIKB Shanghai

11. - 13. October 2018 | International Expo & Forum dedicated to E-commerce and Logistics

Convention & Exhibition Center, 3. Fuhua Road, 518048 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

eMex Suzhou 11. - 13. October 2018 | Fair for computer

hold Electrical Appliances

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,

China Toy Expo Shanghai 16. - 18. October 2018 | International Trade Fair for Toys, Hobby and Baby Articles

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

Shanghai 31 Oct. - 02 Nov. 2018 | Shanghai International Building Industrialization Exhibition

NECC National Exhibition and Convention Center,

Canton Fair Phase 3 Guangzhou 31 Oct. - 04 Nov. 2018 | Chinese Import and Export Goods Fair for office supplies, cases, bags, recreation products, food,

and semiconductor technology

China-Pharm Nanjing

medicines, medical devices, health prod-

Suzhou International Expo Center,

17. - 19. October 2018 | China interna-

ucts, textiles, garments and shoes

China PEC Taizhou

tional pharmaceutical industry exhibition

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou

11. - 14. October 2018

Nanjing International Expo Center,

Complex,

Taizhou International Convention & Exhi-

China Xiamen International Tea

bition Center,

Fair Xiamen

China Shenzhen International Logistics and Transportation Fair Shenzhen

18. - 22. October 2018 | Exhibition of tea,

11. - 13. October 2018 | International

Exhibition Center,

Trade Fair for Logistics and Transportation

Convention & Exhibition Center,

EP China Beijing

tea equipment and machines

Xiamen International Conference &

CMEF China International Medicinal Equipment Fair

China Agricultural Trade Fair CATF Changsha 01. - 05. November 2018 | China agricultural trade fair

Hunan International Convention & Exhibition Center,

ANUFOOD China Beijing 05. - 07. November 2018 | International

15. - 17. October 2018 | Trade fair for

Shenzhen

trade fair for food retail and hospitality in

electrical engineering

29 Oct. - 01 Nov. 2018 | International

Northern China

CIEC - China International Exhibition

trade fair for medical equipment

CIEC - China International Exhibition

Center,

Convention & Exhibition Center,

Center,

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PTC Asia Shanghai 06. - 09. November 2018 | International trade fair for power transmission and control

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

CeMAT Asia Shanghai 06. - 09. November 2018 | International fair for materials handling, automation, transport and logistics

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

SAECCE SAE-China Congress & Exhibition Shanghai 06. - 08. November 2018 | International conference and exhibition on automotive technologies

Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center SAEC,

China Inter Lubric Shanghai 07. - 09. November 2018 | China International Lubricating Oil, Grease and Refining Technology Exhibition

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

FHC China Shanghai 13. - 15. November 2018 | International Exhibition of Food and Beverage

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair Shanghai

CITM China International Travel Mart Shanghai 16. - 18. November 2018 | International trade fair for the tourist market

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition Guangzhou 16. - 25. November 2018 | International Automobile Exhibition in China

Bauma China Shanghai 27. - 30. November 2018 | International trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, construction vehicles and equipment

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

Chinacoat Guangzhou 04. - 06. December 2018 | International exhibition for coating technology

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,

EDME Expo Shanghai

automechanika Shanghai

19. - 21. November 2018 | Shanghai External Wall Decoration Material and Bonding Technology Exhibition

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

Insulation Expo - TIM Expo Shanghai 19. - 21. November 2018 | Shanghai Thermal Insulation Material and Energy-saving Technology Exhibition

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

Paperworld China Shanghai 22. - 24. November 2018 | International stationery and office supplies exhibition

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

DMP Dongguan

16. - 19. November 2018 | International Jewelry Fair

27. - 30. November 2018 | International Exhibition for Plastics, Packaging, Rubber, Diecasting Foundry Exhibition

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center,

GD Modern International Exhibition Center Houjie,

28 Nov. - 01 Dec. 2018 | Shanghai international trade fair for the automotive industry

NECC National Exhibition and Convention Center,

SFCHINA Shanghai 04. - 06. December 2018 | International exhibition of surface technology

Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC,

INMEX China Guangzhou 06. - 08. December 2018 | International exhibition for the maritime industry

PWTC Poly World Trade Center,

Guangzhou Hotel Equipment and Supply Exhibition Guangzhou 16. - 18. December 2018 | Trade fair for hotel and restaurant supplies

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,

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Tourism Education Top Up Theoretical Knowledge with Practical Exposure

Through a knowledge sharing session with Tourism Students, Mice Affairs team suggested upcoming generation to keep themselves adapted with the latest trends in the industry. In order to meet this objective, more practical exposure should be the prime motto. Students need to interact more with the Industry (Institutes may play a vital role in the same) and use social media platforms to enhance their knowledge.

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News Brief

International

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOURISM KICKS OFF AT IITTM NOIDA

International Conference on Tourism for Developing Economies was inaugurated at IITTM Noida by Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. The three day conference will focus on innovation,creating competitiveness, sustainability, learning about new age travellers with special reference to emerging economies. The event will boost socioeconomic progress in the region through tourism.

While inaugurating the conference, Smt. Verma shared key facts pertaining to tourist arrivals and its outcome for the economy. MOT has set a target of 20 million foreign tourist by 2020. And to achieve these numbers,MOT will work on well planned strategy based on 3 parametres. Upgrading Infrastructure, Marketing (More G2G contacts, panicipation in travel shows and so on),Development of adequate and skilled Human Resource to serve the tourists. She also highlighted INDIA TOURISM MART,being organized by MOT in Delhi from 16. 18 Sep. Smt. Verma also shared her views on sustainable tourism and to be ready to counter over tourism, whch can be a big concern in coming future. She

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also highlighted the upcoming concept of Home Stays for tourists to explore local culture.

Smt. Rashmi Verma - IAS Sec. Ministry of Tourism Tourism for developing Economies -the path unexplored’is scheduled from 13th to 15th September 2018 at llTTM campus in Noida MICR Affairs |

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A GLIMPSE OF ITB ASIA 2018’S CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Nikhilesh Ponde Global Head of Travel Strategy Facebook

Alessandro Dassi CEO & General Manager Greater China & Far East Thomas Cook

Shane O'Flaherty Global Director of Travel and Transportation Microsoft

Mieke De Schepper CCO Egencia

Changle Yang COO Tujia

ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show is held in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands on 17 - 19 October 2018.

ITB ASIA 2018’S CONFERENCE PARTNERS

For more information, please visit www.itb-asia.com Tel: +65 6635 1188 | Email: exhibitor@itb-asia.com Supported by:

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RNI No: UPENG/2018/75911