Dubai's MICE bid wins up 24% from 2017
The business event wins in 2018 will deliver an estimated US$326.75m to the city over the next few years
IHG boost business travel through rewards scheme
IHG have introduced a new loyalty scheme promotion, which rewards business travellers making corporate bookings for meetings, events and accommodation
International association debuts for hotel execs
The International Association of Hotel Executives launched on August 1, and is a subsidiary of the International Association of Hotel General Managers
Emirati weddings to be exempt from 10% hotel fee
Dubai Municipality has decided to drop 10% municipality fee for Emiratis holding weddings at hotels in Dubai
Comment: In MICE, we trust
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Selvarasu scores a hattrick for Atlantis at awards
Atlantis The Palm takes home three awards at the Caterer Awards 2016, with Vinothan Selvarasu being one of them
ICCA Middle East International Meetings Forum held
The first ICCA Middle East International Meetings Forum was held from May 18-19 at Sofitel Downtown Dubai
MICE a target for Dubai's La Perle by Dragone
La Perle by Dragone, which is Dubai's first permanent show, is accepting group and MICE bookings from January 2017 onwards
Market update: MICE business in Oman booms
Oman's hotels see the new convention centre in Muscat as a hope for increased MICE business
Eclipse Venue Services signs six new hotel deals
Eclipse Venue Services now manages in-house audio visual services for eight luxury hotels across the UAE
MICE demand in Oman set to rise with OCEC
Hoteliers in the Sultanate hope to capitalise on infrastructure developments
Palazzo Versace to host MICE Arabia Congress 2016
Congress to be held at the beginning of March in Dubai
Corinthia Hotel Khartoum upgrades MICE facilities
Three new meeting rooms have been added to Corinthia Hotel Khartoum, allowing the property to accommodate up to 2,000 delegates
Oryx Rotana set to host Spanish food festival
Oryx Rotana hotel in Doha will host international chef Angel Zapata-Martin during the Spanish food festival from 8 till 16 December 2015
Le Meridien Dubai launches 2467sqm ballroom
The Great Ballroom at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre can accommodate 1750 guests in the pillar-less venue