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The first resort
(11-Feb-2009)
Organisers looking for a beachfront retreat for that exclusive meeting or corporate team-building event will find that the JAL Fujairah Resort & Spa has plenty to offer, as Colette Doyle discovers
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Green light
(11-Feb-2009)
With Dubai not only playing host to numerous global conferences, but also one of the cities with the largest carbon footprint in the world, the onus is now on events companies to go green, reports Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey
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Making the right connection
(11-Feb-2009)
Conferences are becoming increasingly interactive thanks to the latest innovative technology. Claire Hill gets the lowdown on the hot gadgets that have meeting planners talking
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The lion roars
(15-Dec-2008)
The Southeast Asian island of Singapore has some incredibly ambitious plans for the MICE industry. Not content with already being recognised as one of the best conference cities in Asia, work has begun on building two unprecedented integrated resorts. Claire Hill visited this tropical green haven to explore its meeting venues and reveals what’s in store for the future
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Mega metropolis
(15-Dec-2008)
The term MICE is a relatively unknown term in Mumbai, but this bustling city welcomes any corporate group with an interest in exploring its rich and varied history. Jethu Abraham checks out the facilities on offer in one of the world’s most populated urban hubs
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A world apart
(15-Dec-2008)
Sharjah may be best known as the UAE’s cultural centre, but its also home to some interesting venues for meetings. In fact, the emirate appeals to corporate groups looking for a tranquil environment to conduct business. Claire Hill takes a look at what’s on offer
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Rallying the troops
(15-Dec-2008)
Sometimes company morale falls a bit flat, colleagues feel deflated and it can be a struggle to get them through the day. If that’s true of your office, then consider putting your staff through their paces at a specialised business boot camp. Claire Hill tries out the latest corporate craze
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Spreading the word
(15-Dec-2008)
Dubai’s corporate travel market is constantly evolving with new and innovative ideas continuously coming on to the scene. Jethu Abraham talks to representatives from MMI Travel to find out their stance on the ever-changing incentives industry
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Design for living
(15-Dec-2008)
Dave Crane has been working in the MICE industry for 12 years but five years ago he decided to train as a life designer. He now helps businesses and corporate groups discover their true potential and find that all-important work-life balance. Claire Hill met up with him to discuss how his hypnosis and neuro-linguistic training is helping transform staff in the business world
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Meet and eat
(15-Oct-2008)
Event organisers in the UAE are spoilt for choice when providing culinary delights for their delegates. Jethu Abraham goes behind the scenes and reveals the latest trends on the working lunch menu
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Celtic connections
(15-Oct-2008)
Known as the fair city, Dublin certainly has more than its fair share of fantastic meetings venues. Colette Doyle takes a trip to the Irish capital and has a look round some inspired options for your next corporate event
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Salaries on the rise but MICE industry struggles to retain staff
(15-Oct-2008)
Research carried out into the MICE industry reveals that a shortage of talent remains one of the biggest challenges facing the region’s employers. Middle East MICE & Events examines the problem in depth and presents a full review of the latest survey’s findings
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Leading the way
(15-Oct-2008)
Congress Solutions International has quickly made a name for itself as one of the top conference organisers in the Middle East. Vice-president Frederic Bardin takes time out to talk to Claire Hill about the rise and rise of CSI
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Twice as nice
(13-Aug-2008)
Imagine attending a meeting within the plush interiors of Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah and then just 90 minutes later diving beneath the deep blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jethu Abraham discovers some great MICE combinations across the globe
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Winning formula
(12-Aug-2008)
Few market sectors are as intrinsically important to Bahrain as the meetings and events industry, and more capacity is earmarked to keep up with the spiralling demand, reports Dominic Ellis
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Magic Kingdom
(12-Aug-2008)
To outsiders, Brunei is a country where the wealth of the king is probably more famous than the destination itself. The kingdom may not have been noted as a MICE destination previously, but it is now emerging as a place of potential interest for meetings – and it has an intriguing incentive offer too, says Jethu Abraham
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Rural retreat
(12-Aug-2008)
Renowned as God’s own country, the coastal strip of India that is Kerala is now aiming to become an event organiser’s first choice as well, discovers Jethu Abraham
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Time Travel
(3-Jun-2008)
Purpose-built convention centres and modern five-star hotels might have first-rate facilities to offer the MICE market, but when it comes to an atmospheric venue for your next meeting, a historic property could be an appealing choice. Jon Flinn takes a trip back in time
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Unusual Meeting Venues
(1-Apr-2008)
Ever thought of hosting your next board meeting on rolling sand dunes, ancient dhows and flying sail boats, or on the ski slopes. David van der Meulen discovers a host of opportunities for a meeting with just a little difference…
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Capital venues
(1-Apr-2008)
The largest of the seven emirates and the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is increasingly making its presence felt in the ever growing MICE industry. Jethu Abraham and Kevin Cole report on the meeting venues the city has to offer
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Making a marquee
(1-Apr-2008)
Tired of time tested pastel walls that are part of board meeting venues? Harlequin Marquees has the perfect solution. Jethu Abraham talks to Carmen Clews to find out more
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Going Green
(4-Feb-2008)
Middle East MICE & Events caught up with Richard Beggs, the man behind leading conference organiser mvm for an overview of his company, branching into the Middle East and an update on their dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility
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eSolutions – case study
(4-Feb-2008)
Organising a conference is no easy task. Jethu Abraham takes an in-depth look at a recent event held in Dubai
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The Gulf Meetings and Events Conference 2008
(4-Feb-2008)
Meetings Professionals International to combine conference with GIBTM in Abu Dhabi to create a week-long meetings spectacle in the UAE
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Showcasing from the capital
(4-Feb-2008)
The region’s meetings industry is gearing for a fresh start with the upcoming GIBTM
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