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NIMA Calls for Strong Domestic Collaboration as 70% of India’s MICE Demand Shifts Inward
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Thailand Strengthens Global Wellness Tourism Leadership with Thailand Excellence 2026 Launch
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DXI 2026 Set to Redefine Indonesia’s Global Adventure Tourism Identity with Immersive Experiences
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Air India Partners with Thales for 10-Year FlytCARE IFE Systems Agreement to Enhance Passenger...
Air India has entered into a long-term agreement with Thales Group to implement its FlytCARE services for inflight entertainment (IFE) systems, marking...
Exhicon Signs 5th Venue Deal in Indore, Expanding Integrated Exhibition Infrastructure Platform
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ITC Hotels Strengthens Maharashtra Portfolio with Two New Properties to Boost Regional Hospitality Growth
ITC Hotels has announced the addition of two new properties in Maharashtra, reinforcing its expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in one...
Cambodia Travel Match 2026 Mini Series Gains Momentum with Second Round to Boost Global...
Cambodia is set to strengthen its global tourism positioning as the Cambodia Travel Match 2026 Mini Series enters its second round from...
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Julia Swanson, CEO, Melbourne Convention Bureau
Julia is a passionate and driven tourism and business events professional with over 20 years’ experience. In her 11 years with MCB, she has contributed strongly to the growth and success...
NITIN SACHDEVA, President-Elect, SITE
TMS. Please tell us about your journey in Incentive Travel?
Nitin Sachdeva. Throughout my decade-long dedication to incentive travel, I've focused on blending innovative approaches with strategic growth tactics....
Jagdeep Bhagat, National Coordinator, Network of Indian MICE Agents
2022 WILL BE THE YEAR OF DOMESTIC MICE
MS. If you would like to summarize the learnings from 2021, then what would they be?
Jagdeep...
Silke Calder, Director, AIME EVENT
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Silke Calder. The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meeting Event - AIME - is owned by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB)...
Monimita Sarkar, Managing Director – KW Conferences l Entrepreneur
SUSTAINABILITY IS AN ELEMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE FACTORED INTO MEETINGS
MS. What according to you would be the top trends in 2022?
Monimita Sarkar....
Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority ofThailand (TAT) New Delhi Office
Indian travellers totalled 1.62 million, making it the fourth largest market.
TMS. Please give us a brief background of your role at Thailand Authority Tourism, highlighting your professional...
Abhishek Rajagolkar, Area Director Sales & Distribution South & East India,Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...
MS. How long have you worked in the hospitality industry, and where did your journey begin?
Abhishek Rajagolkar. I started my career in the front office at JW Marriott...
Jack Cresswell, Non Executive Board Member, One Tribe Global
TMS. Can you share your journey into investment and entrepreneurship - especially what led you to take on the role of Chairman at One Tribe Global?
Jack Cresswell. My...
Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager, Tourism of New Zealand
TMS. Give a brief overview of your background and your role in the organisation?
Gregg Wafelbakker. I’m the General Manager Asia for Tourism New Zealand, based in Singapore.
Melissa A. Riley, Senior Vice President Convention Sales And Services | Destination Dc
TMS. With 20 years of remarkable experience in MICE industry, how do you recount your professional journey and what have been the major milestones achieved over the years?
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