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“The incentive travel experience will always concern real people, in real places, in real time.”

Rebecca Wright, Head of Chapter Engagement at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), spoke with ITB Asia News in an exclusive interview about the impact of incentive travel on corporations and its place in the…
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Worldwide Hotels Group properties on display at ITB Asia 2023

Worldwide Hotels Group is highlighting their dedication to innovation in hospitality and strong trade ties at ITB Asia this year. Visitors to the show can discover the group’s 40 properties and 7 brands in Singapore,…
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“Travellers seek efficient and personalised solutions to plan their trips in today’s fast-paced world.”

Trip.com Group’s Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board is giving a keynote address this morning at ITB Asia on “How AI is Powering Travel” ITB Asia News caught up with James Liang ahead of the…
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“Travellers are willing to pay a premium for brands to deliver a personal experience”

ITB Asia news spoke with Hermione Joye, Sector Lead, Travel and Vertical Search APAC, Google, ahead of her keynote at ITB Asia 2023 Hermione Joye looks at travel trends in APAC, how traveller behaviour has…
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Japan’s National Parks offer travellers the chance to explore nature throughout all four seasons

Japan is exhibiting at ITB Asia this year, and while the country is known for its urban and cultural tourism, the destination is also growing increasingly popular with adventure and nature enthusiasts Japan’s national parks…
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Air India launches non-stop flights between Kolkata and Bangkok

Present at ITB Asia 2023, Air India has introduced a non-stop service between Kolkata and Bangkok starting on 23rd October. Launched during the festive season in Kolkata, this new flight provides a convenient direct connection…
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AirCalin adds a sixth weekly frequency between Noumea and Singapore

A year ago, AirCalin (short for Air Caledonie International) inaugurated the only connection between New Caledonia and Southeast Asia with Noumea-Singapore. The flight, which connects the cities in just 9 hours, has proven to be…
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Jakarta, at the heart of MICE tourism

ADVERTORIAL Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department are participating in ITB Asia this year with the aim of promoting regional tourism on the international stage The show is of strategic importance for Jakarta with its…
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Seoul: a prime destination for MICE and bleisure

ADVERTORIAL Ki Yon Kil, Seoul Tourism Organisation’s President and CEO, shared his thoughts on Seoul’s growth as a MICE destination: “Seoul presents itself as Asia’s leading MICE city, and it’s easy to see why. With…
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Busan: a strategic choice for MICE venues

ADVERTORIAL With an impressive history of facilitating over 100,000 events with 55 million attendees, the city remains a dominant force in the MICE industry. Prime accessibilityBusan’s global accessibility is facilitated by Gimhae Airport and Busan…