After leading the Qantas Group for the past 15 years, CEO Alan Joyce has announced that he will retire today, two months earlier than planned. Qantas Chairman Alan Joyce has announced a strategic decision to expedite the airline’s renewal efforts, with the aim of ensuring its continued growth and success. This pivotal development comes in response to recent events and a heightened focus on the airline’s future direction.
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Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on the 1st.of september.Having been with the TAT in 1999 after earning a master’s degree in science from the University of Surrey in the UK, Ms. Thapanee has held various positions within the organisation, including Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, and most recently Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing.
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ICCA just announced that the 63rd ICCA-congress will take place on 20-23 October 2024 and will take its members to one of the world’s most modern and vibrant capitals. A destination renowned for its hospitality, courtesy, and excellent state-of-the-art facilities: Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The ICCA Board received several extraordinary bids of the very highest standard. The decision review was in-depth as all bidding destinations showcased their enormous commitment to Congress, and a distinctive creative approach.
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Vietnam’s government is striving to attract more international visitors for lengthier stays, in the wake of at least 140 high end hotels poised to boost the country’s portfolio. According to the THP database, the pipeline will deliver a minimum of 45,544 extra keys to the southeast Asian nation, representing a collective investment of US$7.4 billion. This month, Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism approved increasing visitors’ temporary stay duration from 15 days to 45 days for citizens of 13 countries.
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Voted Best Meeting & Incentive Destination (Asia) at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023, Thailand on track to achieve triple-digit growth in MI arrivals
Thailand’s ongoing efforts to develop a distinctive product portfolio for meeting and incentive visitors has again impressed industry stakeholders and meeting planners, who, for the third consecutive year, voted Thailand Best Meeting & Incentive Destination (Asia) at the M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023. The awards programme recognises outstanding performance in Asia’s MICE industry.
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