The combination of the WORLD ISLAMIC TOURISM MART (WITM) and INDONESIA TRAVEL and HOLIDAY FAIR has produced a stunning new event that caters for the travel and tourism industry of Indonesia as well as the region. The event named WITM ASIA-ITHF 2014, will be held at the Karthika Expo, Balai Kartini from 24-26 October 2014 and organized in collaboration between WITM EVENT SDN BHD of Malaysia and RajaMICE.com of Indonesia, is set to be the trend setter for future events in Indonesia.

Singapore Association Executives and Meeting Planners Key for Japan National Tourism Organization at upcoming Singapore Roadshow. Japan National Tourism Organization is reaching Singapore MICE buyers through a targeted roadshow for the first time in Singapore. Japan aims to connect with some 40 Singapore buyers comprising of Association Executives and board members, AMCs, Meeting Planners, PCOs, PEOs and other MICE procurers, to promote the country as the ideal meeting destination for international conventions.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising a host of tourism activities to reiterate the awareness of the country’s northeastern region or commonly referred to as ‘Isan’, as a melting pot of art and culture, religious places, and archaeological and palaeontological sites. TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik said, “Especially during the rainy season, Isan is at its best for tourism activities, offering pleasant weather and fresh green scenery. In Isan, visitors to Thailand will be mesmerised by rich ethnic culture, impressive history, natural wonders, as well as fascinating archaeological and geological sites.

1 out of 4 UK passengers suffers at least one flight delay every year Heathrow is Europe’s 3rd most delayed airport
London, 2 September 2014 – Worldwide passenger rights specialist refund.me has gathered Europe-wide statistics showing that British passengers suffer some of the highest flight delay rates in Europe and could claim up to £185 million in compensation from airlines each year. refund.me, which helps airline passengers from more than 110 countries claim compensation under EU legislation for delays, cancellations, missed connections and overbooking, estimates that more than 575,000 UK passengers a year are eligible to claim.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s World Leading Cabin Crew. The international recruitment days will take place in 12 different cities in five countries including Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia. In Abu Dhabi, the airline will also hold recruitment days on 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 October, and open days for food and beverage managers and inflight chefs on 13 and 27 October.

The CNCC is delighted to have been selected as one of the key venues for the APEC series of meetings in 2014. The 2014 Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) will be held at Beijing’s Yanqi Lake, located in the scenic Yanqi Township, Huairou District, 60 kilometers and about 30 minutes’ drive North from the CNCC and about 30 minutes’ drive from Beijing Capital International Airport. Other major meetings of the APEC 2014 Economic Leaders’ Week will be held at the China National Convention Center, in the heart of the Olympic Park, adjacent to the Bird Nest and the Water Cube which served as the main media center and international broadcasting center as well as the venue for fencing and air pistol events during the 2008 Summer Olympics.