ASSOCIATIONS
Abu Dhabi draws association world

Abu Dhabi draws association world

Inaugural congress raises Philippine hopes for closer Middle Eastern ties, writes William Wadsworth           ASSOCIATION leaders and MICE experts from all over the planet are…

April 4, 2016No CommentRead More

MICEweek April 1: Philippine MICE briefs

MICEweek April 1: Philippine MICE briefs

Welcome to MICEweek, a round-up of Philippine meeting and events news, by Wlliam Wadsworth. Brief MICE news and comments are always welcome on micenewsph@gmail.com, or Facebook April 1,…

April 1, 2016No CommentRead More

CITEM, UAP pact boosts big Manila trade shows

CITEM, UAP pact boosts big Manila trade shows

Partnership expands Philippine export potential and creates synergy between Manila FAME and CONEX 2016, writes William Wadsworth       THE Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions…

March 18, 2016No CommentRead More

NEWS

Safesat maps progress of Philippine MICE

Safesat maps progress of Philippine MICE

Iloilo-based GPS app experts tracked thousands of Iloilo Bike Festival participants, on March 19. Their…

March 29, 2016No CommentRead More

Manila FAME boutiques for trade buyers

Manila FAME boutiques for trade buyers

CITEM showcases more sophisticated, exclusive displays of export-quality Philippine designer pieces on April 21-24, writes…

March 28, 2016No CommentRead More

MICEweek March 28: Philippine MICE briefs

MICEweek March 28: Philippine MICE briefs

Welcome to MICEweek, a round-up of Philippine meeting and events news, by Wlliam Wadsworth  …

March 27, 2016No CommentRead More

‘Opportunity for Subic is now,’ says Garcia

‘Opportunity for Subic is now,’ says Garcia

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority builds on MICE hub’s ‘chart-busting’ performance in 2015, writes Rommel Araza…

March 22, 2016No CommentRead More

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Sell direct, Grob tells Philippine independent hotels

Sell direct, Grob tells Philippine independent hotels

Fastbooking chief reveals company’s Manila focus, and warns of mounting industry competition and pressure on margins, writes William Wadsworth             INDEPENDENT hotels and…

March 16, 2016No CommentRead More

‘We will likely see even better numbers,’ says Aquino

‘We will likely see even better numbers,’ says Aquino

President describes the state and prospects of Philippine tourism at last night’s launch of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center. Here is his speech from the Official Gazette  …

March 9, 2016No CommentRead More

President Aquino opens Novotel’s Quezon City MICE hub

President Aquino opens Novotel’s Quezon City MICE hub

Novotel Manila Araneta Center’s opening timely as tourism rockets, President says. Angela Leal reports         PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III led a host of dignitaries…

March 9, 2016No CommentRead More

MICE News Philippines Awards: Meet the winners

MICE News Philippines Awards: Meet the winners

Recipients highlight the talents of our meetings and events industry, writes William Wadsworth           Best MICE Event: ITB Asia Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, October…

January 9, 2016No CommentRead More

HOTELS

Mercedes-Benz buses high flyers to Makati

Mercedes-Benz buses high flyers to Makati

Premium airport coaches and new point-to-point services could ease links to Manila’s MICE hubs, writes Angela Leal       YOUR Mercedes-Benz is…

February 19, 2016No CommentRead More

Money talks for Philippine hotels

Money talks for Philippine hotels

This month’s Hospitality Investment Conference in Manila could change the MICE industry’s skyline, writes William Wadsworth          …

January 13, 2016No CommentRead More

Art Fair Philippines draws top Asian galleries

Art Fair Philippines draws top Asian galleries

Ayala Land and several corporate sponsors back the nation’s leading contemporary art showcase in Makati, next month, writes Angela Leal  …

January 5, 2016No CommentRead More

Manila to host World Street Food Congress

Manila to host World Street Food Congress

Bonifacio Global City conference and tastings add new flavors…

Worldbex shows fresh takes on events

Worldbex shows fresh takes on events

Exhibition’s inclusive admissions policy, creative stands and engaging videos…

Routes Asia puts Philippine hubs on MICE map

Routes Asia puts Philippine hubs on MICE map

Aviation conference highlights Manila, Cebu and Boracay as competitive international meetings…

France showcases 11 chefs in Manila, Cebu

France showcases 11 chefs in Manila, Cebu

Global Goût de France promotion merges ‘gastronomy and tourism’,…

Iloilo Bike Festival pushes city’s MICE potential

Iloilo Bike Festival pushes city’s MICE potential

Riders and organizers make ‘City of Love’ look wheely…

Philippine airports circle Routes Asia awards

Philippine airports circle Routes Asia awards

Mactan-Cebu and Caticlan nominated for top-hub status in Manila…

Dusit revamps Gold loyalty benefits

Expanding chain launches ‘instantly rewarding’ deals with three levels…

Langdon Mövenpick’s senior VP Asia

Langdon Mövenpick’s senior VP Asia

Aussie hospitality property expert to survey group’s expansion in…

Nation of lights, music, and APEC action

Nation of lights, music, and APEC action

As APEC 2015 meetings progress in Cebu, Ariana Grande…

Globe offers free SIMs to tourists

TPB chief thanks the telecoms company for helping the Visit…

Filipinos among world’s most appreciative hotel guests, says Agoda

Accommodation website’s global poll says Pinoys are comparatively generous online…

Marco Polo excels in Cebu and Davao

Two of group’s Philippine hotels inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall…

Philippine association body renames for growth

Philippine association body renames for growth

Council expands mission as profession gathers momentum, writes Angela Leal    …

Great Ideas raise Philippine MICE hopes

Great Ideas raise Philippine MICE hopes

ASAE’s HK conference could open more doors for the…

Best MICE bites of 2015

Best MICE bites of 2015

This website contacted over 300 people across the Philippines…

Pulse and voice

Pulse and voice

Philippine Association Executive of the Year Evelyn Salire embodies…

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ILOILO

Calm before the storm

Hosts’ venue switch keeps APEC 2015 on schedule, writes Jong Reyes      The Philippines has its best chance yet to show its international MICE credentials when…

December 26, 2014No Comment

CRUISES

Crystal expands WiFi services

Cruise line enables more users to stream more content, and in new destinations, writes Angela Leal         CRYSTAL Cruises announced yesterday that it will…

August 21, 2015No Comment