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The development of ARGENTINA in Meeting Tourism …
Beijing, China
The MICE sector in China has grown rapidly over the past 20 years, becoming just as important as its tourism product. Its continued development needs careful indepth analysis and research as it grows into the future. Technology is playing a big part in driving the sector forward with special algorythems identifying key topics searched in relation to the MICE sector eg: ‘MICE tourism management’, ‘MICE tourism industry’, ‘MICE tourism economy’, ‘MICE tourist city’ and ‘MICE tourism development strategy’, help direct the development of China’s MICE tourism industry.
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Technology will still led the way by strengthening research on the changes of MICE tourism and various integrations brought about by IT technologies such as mobile internet, 5G, artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and cloud computing, and attach importance to the important promotion of the development of engineering technology, information technology and new media to the MICE tourism industry.
2nd QATAR TRAVEL MART DATES ANNOUNCED!
NeXTfairs has announced the return of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM). The 2nd edition will take place on 9th – 11th October, 2023 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC)! We have postponed the 2nd edition to 2023 due to the hectic season of FIFA World Cup and unavailability of a proper exhibition venue this year. Our team had been scouting for a venue since November of last year and had approached several different sites. They were, however, either unavailable or inappropriate for the show.
With the theme of “Bringing Destinations, People, and Culture, closer!”, QTM 2023 will gather the world's top destinations and reveal the most recent trends in Sports, MICE, Business, Cultural, Leisure, Luxury, Medical, and Halal tourism.
As Qatar will host one of the world's most popular sporting events FIFA world cup 2022, it is expected that QTM 2023 will serve as a platform for gathering various tourism entities to support its legacy, such as DMCs, Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Travel Technology Companies, Associations, and Tourism Boards, both local and international. The Travel and Tourism industry needs a place to make fresh connections, seize new opportunities, and reconnect the destinations now more than ever.
The second 2nd edition of QTM Conference will bring together a reservoir of thought leaders, experts, and significant stakeholders to deliver insights into the industry's most recent trends and innovations. The very stage will also be showcasing the exciting performances as Cultural Village from all over the world.
On top of that, we will continue our Hosted Buyer Programme to link the qualified buyers with QTM exhibitors and visitors, while celebrating the industry’s best through Awards Ceremony at a grand Gala Dinner setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARGENTINA IN MEETING TOURISM
At the recent International Congress on Tourism Cooperation, INPROTUR (The National Institute for Tourism Promotion) outlined the development that has taken place since the launch of the Federal Meetings Tourism Marketing Plan in 2008.
It was highlighted the positive impact that both public and private sectors working to promote the segment in the country had achieved in positioning Argentina as the main meeting tourism destination in Ibero-America.
During the last 15 years, MICE has been articulated with other products, so that attendees can live experiences related to adventure tourism, wine, luxury, among others.
When the programme began, Argentina had just 7 bureaus and now it has 32, highlighting that the private sector got involved and actively participated.
The country has a specific meeting tourism coordination. It generates meetings with international event organisers, as well as with local associations in Argentina to show them the support it can offer them to capture events.
ICCA international statistics for 2019 show that Ibero-America has 11% of the world market for congresses, compared to 2008 when the region had just 5%. The region has grown through co-operation and alliances made with Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Colombia, to work together. If Latin America grows, so will each of the countries.
