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IT&CMA and CTW 2010 To Welcome Stellar Cohort Of International Delegates Choice Buyers, Corporate Travel Managers and Association Executives To Attend
BANGKOK, 28 July 2010 – Efforts to attract an international bevy of choice IT&CMA MICE buyers and CTW corporate travel managers, association executives and media have paid off handsomely. More than 900 registrations from interested participants around the world have been received so far. This year’s Doublebill MICE and Corporate Travel event is slated to boast one of the most diverse and sought-after target audience profiles which exhibitors and sponsors are looking to meet and network with.
“Our exhibitors tell us that in addition to wooing the MICE sector, corporate travel and association networks are pivotal for business going forward. Thus, our focus this year is to ensure that we deliver more of these delegates to the event.” observes Mr Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media, organizer of IT&CMA and CTW 2010.
IT&CMA and CTW 2010 have always been reputed for its track record to source for and accept only bona-fide delegates to the event. Part of the show’s investment includes hosting of buyers and corporate travel managers that possess reputable buying potential. Mr Ng explains, “This year, with the overwhelming number of registrations received, the continued enforcement of our stringent validation measures will serve to heighten the quality of buyers and corporate travel managers attending IT&CMA and CTW.”
In addition to the investment of delivering a diverse profile of quality international buyers and corporate travel managers, the organisers have also enhanced the IT&CMA and CTW 2010 programme. This successfully contributed to attracting procurement managers, planners, influencers and decision makers from some of the world’s biggest corporate names across multiple industries including Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Symantec, Societe Generale Bank, The Body Shop, Robert Bosch and Mazda. “Delegates are also looking forward to the return of the popular ‘You Say, I Say’ interactive panel discussion that invites audiences to voice their opinions and engage with six dynamic industry experts on some of the community’s most pressing issues. This year’s keynote presentation on ‘The Future of Delivering and Creating Value In Service’ by Ms Irene Ng will offer fresh perspectives and insights on achieving optimal results in this area.” describes Mr Ooi Peng Ee, General Manager of TTG Asia Media’s events and exhibitions division.
This year’s programme will also welcome a variety of top association executives from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (AACVB) who are co-locating their meetings in conjunction with IT&CMA and CTW 2010. The specially designed starter accreditation Association Professional Competencies Certification Course (PAE102) offered during CTW 2010 by the Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), is expected to bring more association executives to the show. CTW’s second accreditation programme, the Corporate Travel Expert (CTE) Designation Course by National Business Travel Association (NBTA), is tailored exclusively for Corporate Travel Managers.
The event’s strategic partner Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is also intensifying its efforts to promote Thailand as a MICE and Corporate Travel destination through IT&CMA and CTW 2010. Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau commented, “To encourage an increased Thai presence at this exhibition, TCEB has funded a total of 57 local travel agents and destination management companies to be at the event. These companies will occupy over 300 sqm of the IT&CMA exhibition hall. This supportive and optimistic response demonstrates Thailand’s determination and dedication as the host country of IT&CMA and CTW, in moving towards fulfilling our intention of being the centre of MICE development for the Asia Pacific.”
Registrations for all hosting programmes including buyer, corporate travel manager and media will close on 13 August 2010. Trade visitors who are interested to attend may register online at www.itcma.com
IT&CMA and CTW 2010 Backed By MICE and Corporate Travel Industry Demand – Undeterred By Bangkok Blues
Bangkok: IT&CMA 2010 sees returning exhibitors pledging substantial increase in their participation. National Convention and Exhibition Bureaus such as Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Seoul and Korea have committed to larger floor spaces of 20% to 50%.
“The increased participation affirms Asia-Pacific’s desire to further expand the MICE industry in Asia. Choosing IT&CMA is testimony of their confidence that the event can deliver superior business prospects.” acknowledges Mr Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media, organizer of IT&CMA and CTW 2010. With some 5 months to the event in October 5 to 7, IT&CMA 2010 has sold more than 90% of its’ exhibition space.
Confidence in the show remains buoyant despite the recent challenges in Bangkok. “The safety and welfare of our delegates are our utmost priority. As normalcy returns to Thailand we are confident that the event will be staged with minimal disruption.” assures Mr. Darren Ng. Long-standing partner Thailand Convention and Exhibitions Bureau (TCEB) have also re-affirmed their support and commitment to making IT&CMA and CTW 2010 a success.
The team remains positive that industry demand will spur IT&CMA and CTW 2010 to outperform last year’s sales and delegate numbers. In addition to exhibitor bookings, the organizers have received more than 500 applications from interested buyers, corporate travel managers and media to date. These numbers are set to increase as marketing efforts heighten in the run-up to the event. Registrations for IT&CMA and CTW 2010 can be made at www.itcma.com or www.corporatetravelworld.com respectively.
Bridging the global MICE business at IT&CM China 2010
Top international and Chinese buyers and sellers to converge at fourth instalment this April
TCEB LAUNCHES ‘THAILAND MAXIMIZE’ IN THE 17TH IT&CMA AND 12TH CTW ASIA-PACIFIC
The latest privilege package ‘Max Value’ launched is certain to encourage 15% growth in terms of meeting and incentive visitors by 2010
BANGKOK/THAILAND – October 2009 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) moves forward to explore international markets in the Q4 of 2009 with its “Thailand Maximize” campaign. Aiming to revamp Thai MICE industry at its best, the organisation reflects Thailand to international eyes with a brand new image concept “Nowhere else offers more for your business event”. The notion is designed to highlight the value for money, variety of choices and Thai’s unique way of courtesy as core magnets.
The campaign will debut in the 17th IT&CMA and 12th CTW Asia-Pacific, altogether with newest privilege package ‘MAX VALUE’ invented to boost MICE’s meetings and incentives sectors. Conference organisers and managers can enjoy optimal privileges and value for money from today until 30 September 2010.
TCEB’s Director of Meetings and Incentives, Mrs. Malinee Kitaphanich, revealed the background of “Thailand Maximize” that the organisation had conducted the survey and research on Thai MICE industry from 2008-2009. The finding reflects that Thailand undoubtedly offers efficiencies and value for money for organising MICE activities of all sorts.
“Be it the facilities, transportation, professional MICE management, reputation as a world-class travel destination, world-renowned hospitality or unique Thai culture, it truly contributes and encourages the overall growth of Thai MICE industry.”
The “Thailand Maximize” campaign stems from the integration between the country’s core strengths and strategic marketing plan, basing on an international outlook. From these impeccable advantages, Thailand is eventually represented as the ideal destination for MICE industry in Asia. The “Nowhere else offers more for your business event” conception will be communicated to the target group, MICE travellers worldwide, with an emphasis on Thailand’s three main value propositions: Value for money spent in organising meeting in Thailand, Variety of meeting sites set among fabulous attractions and Thai’s unique heartwarming hospitality. These values are believed to inspire and reflect a new perspective to MICE travellers, which are considered quality market, in recognising Thailand as a perfect hub for MICE industry in Asia.
“The “Thailand Maximize” was kicked off by TCEB in early of October. The first phase of 2009 Events held from 1-4 October has opened the door for media members from over 20 countries worldwide, ranging from Asia, Europe, America to Australia, to a new vista of MICE industry in Thailand. Today, we are officially introducing the campaign to over 2,000 operators and buyers visiting the 17th IT&CMA and 12th CTW Asia-Pacific 2009, which TCEB is an official sponsor. Moreover, Thailand has been the choice for IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific for 8 consecutive years now. I am pleased and proud to mention the success as the event has been widely praised as the most colossal MICE trade show in Asia-Pacific”, noted Mrs. Malinee
Besides introducing the campaign in distinguished world-class trade shows, TCEB has prepared a cutting edge marketing communications plan to launch the “Thailand Maximize” campaign in order to create awareness in Thai MICE industry in a brand new way. The organisation is now ready to appeal international markets, both Short-haul and Long-haul, in order to encourage the revival of Thai MICE industry and guarantee constant growth.
The privileged “MAX PACKAGE” was also launched by TCEB for organisers and buyers of MICE in Thailand, ranging from meetings, incentives, conventions to exhibitions. TCEB’s privilege packages are available in MAX VALUE, MAX REWARDS and MAX BONUS, each of which is expected to strike target client and respond to all demands of MICE foreign travellers in a seamless manner.
“For opportunities in meetings and incentives sectors, TCEB is proud to present our new privilege package “MAX VALUE”, which will absolutely attract target client to Thailand with a variety of generous advantages. Those who will enjoy the benefits include meeting group of 50-100 persons or more, golfing group, team building group, educational tour group and corporate visitor group under the Connection Plus Programme. Lasting until 30 September 2010, this campaign is not only expected to efficiently encourage the meetings and incentives industry, but the “MAX VALUE” can also achieve in reflecting the uniqueness, perspective and strengths of Thailand in a brand new way. As well, we believe that the Max Value will boost the growth of meeting and incentive visitors for 15% by 2010, from the current estimated visitors of 250,000 in 2009” stated Mrs. Malinee.
In 2008, Thailand attracted 727,723 MICE travellers, with 51 percent or 371,681 travellers from meetings and incentives sectors, generating earnings of more than 21,066 million Baht. In 2009, TCEB has foreseen that Thai MICE will bring over 41,000 million Baht of revenues into the country, with an estimated figure of MICE travellers at 500,000.
Qatar Airways Wins Fourth Successive TTG Asia Award
Bangkok, THAILAND – Qatar Airways has claimed yet another major international award, this time retaining its Best Middle Eastern Airline title as voted by readers of Asia Pacific TTG, an honour that the Doha-based carrier has held now for four consecutive years.
Readers of TTG Publishing trade magazines TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice and TTG-BTmice China placed Qatar Airways top in its annual polls conducted to determine which travel companies in the region have excelled in showing “strong commitment towards travel excellence”.
The win comes after Qatar Airways was named Airline Of The Year 2009, TTG Asia’s sister publication’s annual Travel Awards held in London last month.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker was delighted by the TTG Asia Award, and said that the airline again showed its prowess in the highly competitive service-led Asia Pacific region.
“The airline continues to collect awards on the back of its dedication to providing customers with the highest levels of service. We are proud that our commitment to demonstrating these exceptional standards has again been recognised by our peers in the industry and of course by our valuable customers,” said Al Baker.
“The TTG Asia Award is further evidence of Qatar Airways’ success in offering innovative products and services, and that the quality of these services is resonating with our passengers.
“To win this award for the fourth year in a row in such a competitive market speaks volumes about Qatar Airways’ desire to remain at the forefront of the aviation industry.”
Qatar Airways was presented with the award at the 20th TTG Asia Travel Awards ceremony held at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World in Bangkok. Representing the airline at the awards ceremony, Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Marwan Koleilat said the consistency of Qatar Airways’ award-winning 5-Star service was a key factor in the airline receiving continued recognition.
“The award feels sweeter this year than in previous years as Qatar Airways continues to set higher standards for itself. That we have exceeded the airline’s own high expectations is most satisfying and we continue to push ourselves as a company to providing even greater levels of service,” said Koleilat.
Qatar Airways operates a modern fleet of 69 aircraft to 82 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Far East and North America. The carrier has outstanding orders for more than 220 aircraft worth over US$40 billion.
20th TTG Travel Awards 2009
The Industry Honours 76 Exceptional Individuals and Organisations
76 of Asia-Pacific’s finest travel trade organizations were recognized in style at the 20th TTG Travel Awards 2009 Ceremony and Gala Dinner. For the 3rd year running, the awards and gala event was held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld as readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice, and TTG-BTmice China, acknowledged the crème de la crème of the industry.
This year, over 670 esteemed travel trade professionals were in attendance.
The award titles for the evening spanned across four main categories, consisting of two voting and two non-voting categories. Recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Awards were hand-picked by TTG’s editorial team for their noteworthy contributions and accomplishments to the industry while honoraries in the Travel Hall of Fame were conferred after having won an award at the TTG Travel Awards more than 10 times.
In a bid to keep up with the competitive landscape of the travel trade industry, the TTG Travel Awards in 2008 introduced 12 new titles under the Travel Supplier Awards category. We are proud to continue this spirit of honoring and prestige by further unveiling a new award this year under the Outstanding Achievement Award category.
Tonight’s ceremony also saw new honorary, Abacus International, inducted into the Travel Hall of Fame, joining five other Travel Hall of Fame Honoraries in Asia-Pacific. The complete list of winner for the TTG Travel Awards 2009 follows at the end of this article.
All readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice, TTG-BTmice China, and TTGTravelHub.net Daily News were invited to vote for their favorite travel and tourism organizations under the Travel Supplier and Travel Agent Awards Category over a period of three months, between June and August, 2009. More than 43,000 votes were received from TTG readers across Asia-Pacific who participated in the print and online voting exercise this year.
TTG Asia Media’s managing director, Mr. Darren Ng, said, “TTG is delighted with the demonstration of fortitude and foresight of the industry. The addition of new awards underscores TTG’s continual efforts to remain ahead with new trends amidst challenges, while maintaining a benchmark for industry excellence.”
The 20th TTG Travel Awards 2009 Ceremony and Gala Dinner was held on the last day of Asia-Pacific’s foremost MICE and corporate travel events, IT&CMA and CTW. More than 1,600 international attendees converged in one single location for the double-bill event to seek new products, services, and resources through a series of breakout sessions, conferences, workshops, and an exhibition.
ABOUT TTG ASIA MEDIA
Established in Singapore since 1974, TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd. is the leading publisher and organizer of events in travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. Its publications and trade shows provide the best access and solutions to marketing travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific.
Publications are targeted at distinct segments: TTG Asia for travel agents and tour operators, TTG China (Chinese edition) for the travel trade and travel agents in China, TTGmice for the meetings, incentive, convention, and exhibition planners (MIC), and TTG BTmice China (Chinese edition) for both MICE and planners and corporate travel buyers in China.
TTG Asia Media is also the leading organizer and manager of two major travel events in Asia and China – IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) and IT&CM (Incentive Travel & Conventions Meetings China) are Asia and China’s only dedicated MICE exhibitions. CTW (Corporate Travel World Asia Pacific) and CT&TW China (Corporate Tr4avel and Technology World China) are conferences and exhibitions that focus on the management of business travel and entertainment expenditures.
For more information on TTG Asia Media, visit ttgasiamedia.com.
AIRLINE AWARDS
Best Airline – Business Class: Cathay Pacific Airways
Best North American Airline: United Airlines
Best European Airline: Lufthansa German Airlines
Best Middle East Airline: Qatar Airlines
Best South Asian Airline: Air India
Best South-East Asian Airline: Thai Airways International
Best North Asian Airline: Korean Air
Best China Airline: Air China
Best Pacific Airline: Qantas Airways
Best Regional Airline: SilkAir
Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier: AirAsia
HOTEL CHAINS
Best Global Hotel Chain: Accor
Best Regional Hotel Chain: Centara Hotels & Resorts
Best Local Hotel Chain: Centara Hotels & Resorts
Best Luxury Hotel Brand: The Peninsula Hotels
Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand: Best Western International
Best Budget Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn Express
Best Hotel Representation Company: The Leading Hotels of the World
HOTELS – INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY
Best Luxury Hotel: Raffles Hotel Singapore
Best Mid-Range Hotel: Furama Riverfront, Singapore
Best Budget Hotel: Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
Best Independent Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts
Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel LKF by Rhombus
Best City Hotel – Singapore: The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Best City Hotel – Kuala Lumpur: Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Best City Hotel – Jakarta: Hotel Muila Senayan, Jakarta
Best City Hotel – Manila: Dusit Thani Manila
Best City Hotel – Bangkok: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Best City Hotel – Hanoi: InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
Best City Hotel – Delhi: The Oberoi, New Delhi
Best City Hotel – Taipei: Sheraton Taipei Hotel
Best City Hotel – Tokyo: Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
Best City Hotel – Seoul: The Shilla Seoul
Best New City Hotel: Harbour Grand Hong Kong
Best Airport Hotel: Regal Airport Hotel
RESORTS – INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY
Best Beach Resort: Amari Palm Reef Resort
Best New Beach Resort: Anantara Resort Phuket
Best Resort Hotel: The Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
Best Integrated Resort: The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel
SERVICED RESIDENCES
Best Serviced Residence Operator: The Ascott Group
SPAS
Best Spa Operator: Banyan Tree Spas
BT-MICE AWARDS
Best Business Hotel: Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel: Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Best BT-MICE City: Singaore
Best Convention & Exhibition Center: Suntec Singapore International Convention Centre
Best Convention & Exhibition Bureau: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
TRAVEL SERVICES AWARDS
Best Airport: Hong Kong International Airport
Best GDS: Travelport
Best Cruise Operator: Royal Caribbean Cruises Asia
Best NTO: Japan National Tourism Organization
Best Theme Attraction: Singapore Night Safari
TRAVEL AGENT AWARDS
Best Corporate Travel Agency: American Express Business Services
Best Travel Agency – Australia: Flight Centre Limited
Best Travel Agency – China: China International Travel Service
Best Travel Agency – Chinese Taipei: Lion Travel Services
Best Travel Agency –Hong Kong: Westminster Travel
Best Travel Agency – India: Kuoni India
Best Travel Agency – Indonesia: Pacto Ltd. Indonesia
Best Travel Agency – Indochina: Asian Trails
Best Travel Agency – Japan: JTB Corp.
Best Travel Agency – Malaysia: Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
Best Travel Agency – Singapore: Hong Thai Travel Services
Best Travel Agency – South Korea: Lotte Tour
Best Travel Agency – Thailand: Diethelm Travel
Best Travel Agency – Philippines: Blue Horizona
Best Online Travel Agent: ZUJI
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Travel Personality of the Year: Dato’ Anthony Francis Fernandes
Destination of the Year: South Korea
Travel Entrepreneur of the Year: Mr. Tan Seri Lim Kok Thay, chairman & CEO, Genting Group
Best Marketing & Development Effort: Best Western International
TRAVEL HALL OF FAME
Travel Hall of Fame: Singapore Airlines
Travel Hall of Fame: Singapore Changi Airport
Travel Hall of Fame: Hertz Asia Pacific
Travel Hall of Fame: Royal Cliff Beach Resort
Travel Hall of Fame: Star Cruises
Travel Hall of Fame: Abacus International
FUTURE LEADERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY COME TO BANGKOK
Bangkok will play host to some of the brightest up-and-coming students in the international meetings and incentive travel industry when the IMEX – MPI & IT&CMA Future Leaders Forum takes place at The Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld on 6 and 7 October 2009.
This initiative, developed and organised jointly by IMEX, the leading exhibition for meetings and incentive travel held in Frankfurt, and MPI (Meetings Professionals International), offers talented young students the chance to gain an unrivalled insight into how to build a successful career within this expansive industry.
“We are investing in the future”, says Carina Bauer, IMEX marketing and operations director. “The Future Leaders Forum effectively assists up and coming event organisers in developing their talents and enhancing their understanding of the market so that they are equipped with the knowledge needed to one day lead the industry. Proof of this is the fact that the Forums have now become hunting grounds for savvy employers who want to snap up the best students at the very start of their careers.”
In addition to Mrs Pornthip Hirunkate, secretary general at the Tourism Council of Thailand, speaking on the meetings industry in Thailand, the day will comprise of a series of presentations from leading industry experts. Robin Lokerman, president of MCI Asia Pacific and CEO, Institutional Division, will be speaking on ‘The Meetings Industry – Not a job but a career!’; Jane Vong Holmes, managing director at Best Cities Global Alliance, will discuss ‘Meetings for Generation Y’; and IMEX’s director of international relations, Tom Hulton, will present ‘Cross-Cultural Understanding for Effective Business in the Meetings Industry’.
Students will also be given the opportunity to create and plan their own perfect event in team exercises before presenting their work to a panel of judges on the second day of the Forum, but not before a group visit to the IT&CMA & CTW Exhibition. The Future Leaders Forum will also consist of the Bangkok stage of the International University Challenge. Students will have prepared presentations in advance of the Forum to deliver to the panel of judges who will decide on an overall winner. This student will then be invited to compete against other International University Challenge winners from around the globe at next year’s IMEX Exhibition, taking place 25 – 27 May 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany.
All students receive a Certificates of Participation at the end of the Bangkok Future Leaders Forum and then an ongoing communications, networking and mentoring programme allows students to stay in touch with peers from around the world and continue to build their industry knowledge.
Offering unique culture, traditions, cuisine and landscapes as well as a healthy infrastructure, Thailand expects to receive 636,000 foreign visitors for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) in 2010. This will include over 400 different events and generate an estimated 45,100 million baht income. This demonstrates the value of the MICE industry to Thailand and the Future Leaders Forum has been designed as a means of securing a bright future by investing in the next generation of industry leaders.
IMEX – MPI Future Leader Forums will also take place this year in destinations around the world as widespread as Shanghai, Belgrade, Warsaw, Rome, Puerto Rico and Vancouver. Around 900 students will take part in the 2009 programme, with approximately 3000 students having undertaken the programme since its launch in 2003. 80 per cent of those stated they are “more likely to enter the industry as a result of attending the Future Leaders Forum.”
Carina Bauer finished: “The Future Leaders Forum is a life-changing experience for many of the students that take part. Most come away with the knowledge and experience that sets them apart from the crowd when looking for that all important break-through into their dream job and many are successful in securing internships and jobs through the Forum. Furthermore, it offers the mentoring and educational opportunities that will help to secure the future of the industry by producing a new generation of leaders.”
IT&CMA and CTW 2009′s a grand feast of opportunities
Asia-Pacific’s premier Doublebill event grows with increased MICE and corporate travel delegates and sold out exhibition floor
Singapore, 25 September 2009 – TTG Asia Media, the organiser of the combined IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) and CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that the tradeshow has maintained its foothold as the region’s premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) and Corporate Travel event in the light of a recovering global economy, with steady increase in attendance by MICE and corporate travel delegates and an exhibition space sell-out.
Into its 17th and 12th year respectively, IT&CMA and CTW will be held at the Bangkok Convention Centre (BCC) at CentralWorld, Thailand, from 6 to 8 October 2009. More than 2,000 leading industry professionals from Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world are expected to attend the Doublebill event (two shows in one location), driven by the theme “Feast on Asia!”.
For a start, buyers and exhibitors in key markets have maintained their support and even expanded in several areas. Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media, commented, “The implementation of strategic marketing and partnerships with industry partners has led to an increase in the number of MICE and corporate travel buyers from Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Mexico and Spain. The Doublebill event will also be welcoming new buyer delegates from Qatar, Romania and Tunisa. With a strong pool of close to 350 buyers, sellers can be assured of a fruitful time at the event.”
The corporate travel managers/planners’ segment has recorded a 25 per cent increase from last year as hosting privileges are extended to corporate travel professionals outside the Asia-Pacific region for the first time. Participants from countries with established business travel markets, such as Germany, Switzerland and the US, will be present.
Apart from achieving a full-house exhibition floor, IT&CMA and CTW 2009 has garnered strong support not only from our long-time exhibitors, but also the new industry players. Country and state pavilions, namely Thailand, Macau, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, The Philippines, India, Taiwan, Sabah, Brunei, Indonesia, Busan, Spain, Busan and Hawaii, have all returned in the 5,500 sqm show floor this year.
Host country, Thailand, leads with the biggest booth space of 300 sqm and brings in 81 co-exhibitors, followed by Macau with 260 sqm. Seoul Tourism Organization, which was under the Korean pavilion in 2008, will enthrall with their own 60 sqm pavilion.
CTW exhibitors will benefit from the value-added services on top of their existing CTW exhibiting package this year, which includes an extra thirty-minute presentation at the CTW Technology Lounge (Booth E19), to engage with delegates. This initiative is in addition to the booth space and table-top in the dedicated one-hour CTW Networking Session with corporate travel managers/planners. The additional presentations will be held over two days, on 7 and 8 October at the Exhibition Hall, Level 22, BCC. The Technology Lounge is open to all delegates, and presenters may also invite their guests and clients.
IT&CMA and CTW will also bring delegates in the association and corporate travel professions improved educational benefits this year, as a result of international partnerships with recognised institutions. IT&CMA delegates will gain from the enhanced conference and educational content with the launch of the “Association Professional Competencies” course leading to the Professional Association Executive (PAE 101 – Part 1) certificate; a joint collaboration between TTG Asia Media, Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE). CTW Asia-Pacific is also pleased to present the “Fundamentals of Business Travel” starter course leading to the Corporate Travel Expert (CTE®) designation for the second year, conducted by National Business Travel Association (NBTA).
The courses will be held between 5 and 6 October 2009. Visit www.itcma.com.sg for more information.
