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27 10, 2008

Macau, the new MICE capital of Asia!

By |October 27th, 2008|International Tourism Context, Macau, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

International event and conference organizers in Australia now have eyes on Macau after Viva Macau Airlines, the only airline flying direct between Australia and Macau, and Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) today led a delegation to Sydney to showcase Asia’s newest capital of MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Conferences, Events). Macau’s biggest, integrated hotels and resorts […]

22 10, 2008

A good transportation network benefits locals and visitors

By |October 22nd, 2008|International Tourism Context, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

Seventeen companies are competing to win contracts to operate new bus services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The tender process is part of reform to improve the standards, safety and efficiency of Abu Dhabi Emirate’s public transport sector and provide a better quality of life to residents and visitors. The Program Management Office […]

7 10, 2008

Carbon emission offset programs; the modern way to attract costumers!

By |October 7th, 2008|International Tourism Context, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

Only a few hotels, airlines, and tour operators in Asia have fully embraced major carbon reduction goals. Those that have are using advanced green audit techniques that allow them to set ambitious carbon reduction targets – and prove they’ve been achieved. Asia’s carbon-neutral pioneers say this is already bringing them credibility in lucrative longhaul […]

30 09, 2008

Liberalization in aviation; is there too much freedom for airlines?

By |September 30th, 2008|Aviation, International Tourism Context, International trade and law, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

A call out to increase regulation of the U.S. airline industry has been made by a prominent investment bank, arguing that a financially healthy industry is crucial to the well being of the United States’ economy. The airline industry’s myriad problems have been well documented, Hector J. Cuellar, president of RSM EquiCo Capital Markets, […]

22 09, 2008

How cross-cultural marketing becomes essential for destinations

By |September 22nd, 2008|Master in Tourism Destination Management, Tourism consumer trends|0 Comments

Introduction

On September 09, 2008 Theodore Koumelis published an article, “What this growing international trend means for the travel industry”. This article explains what the increased confidence in online bookings means for the travel industry. The article can be found on: http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/27010. A research report from Search Engine Optimisation provided the author with data on […]