Experiential Planner Handbook 2017-2018

#IndiaOutbound

E X P E R I E NTI A L PLA N N E R

2017/2018 FEATURING 50 HOTTEST DESTINATIONS FOR MICE & WEDDINGS

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Top 50 Destinations #IndiaOutbound

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Pacific World India - Global DMC

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Korea Tourism Organization

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Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong

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Dubai Business EventsÂ

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JA Resorts & Hotels

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Al Habtoor City

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Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

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Showtech Electronics LLC

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Ministry of Tourism, Oman

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Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

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Azerbaijan - Pasha Travels

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Israel Ministry of Tourism

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Malta - BlueMarble Destination Services (DMC)

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Barcelona Convention Bureau

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Convention Bureau Italia

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Affresco Events Group

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Vienna Convention Bureau

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Monaco Government Tourist Bureau

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Zagreb Convention Bureau

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Dubrovnik Tourist Board CVB

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Krishna Valley, Hungary | Business Pilgrimage

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visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office

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Brand USA

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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

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he evolution of the Experiential Planner platform is the greatest testimony to the achievements of the MICE and Destination Wedding industry in India. What began over 10 years ago with a Roadshow featuring only a hand-full of destinations showcasing to the MICE industry of India, is now a full-fledged trade show!

The Experiential Planner Expo has grown into a reflection of this Handbook, as an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the top Convention Bureaux, Destination Management Companies, Venues and Suppliers from across the globe. They’re present in our platforms because they have taken notice of the flourishing market that India is, both for a variety of MICE programmes, and more excitingly, Destination Weddings!

At tmf dialogue marketing India, we thrive off insights and trends our industry studies reveal. Our year-long efforts of profiling and documenting patterns of outbound group travel, have lead us to the ‘Top 50 Outbound Destinations for MICE and Destination Weddings’.

We present this list as a ready-reckoner for planners, in this third edition of the Experiential Planner Handbook.

As always, we believe in your feedback and suggestion to keep the evolutions on-going.

Reach us at: office@tmf-dialogue.in

JOHANNA FISCHER Managing Director tmf dialogue marketing Germany and India

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KARISHMA HUNDALANI Director and Head - Content tmf dialogue marketing India

AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA South African Tourism

MAURITIUS Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

Alpa Jani

Trade Relation Manager 022 2285 0409 | alpa@southafrica.net Unit No. 3, Ground Floor, TCG Financial Centre C-53 “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra - East, Mumbai 400051

www.tourism-mauritius.mu

SEYCHELLES Seychelles Tourist Office

MALDIVES Visit Maldives

S. Aswini Krishna Marketing Manager

ASIA

+91 022-29256963 aswini.krishna@seychellestravel.in First floor, Vaman Center, Marol Makwana Road Andheri(east), Mumbai 400059 www.seychelles.travel

info@visitmaldives.com www.visitmaldives.com/en

DUBAI Dubai Business Events

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Bejan Dinshaw

Michelle Pinherio +971 42010409 mpinheiro@dubaitourism.ae www.dubaibusinessevents.com

ABU DHABI

Country Manager

full profile on page 16

+91 9310244447 011 23737348 www.visitabudhabi.ae/

JAPAN Japan National Tourism Organization

full profile on page 28

HONG KONG Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong Akshata Nair

Manager MICE-India +91 9820229474 Akshata@mileage.in www.discoverhongkong.com www.mehongkong.com

dheera@mileage.in www.jnto.go.jp Represented in India by Mileage Communications

INDONESIA Indonesia Travel

full profile on page 14

ISRAEL Israel Ministry of Tourism Hassan Madah

Director of Tourism, India and Philippines 022 61370700 9930437461 hassanm@goisrael.gov.il www.goisrael.com/in

info@indonesia.travel www.indonesia.travel

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Land of Creation

full profile on page 32

KOREA Korea Tourism Organization

MALAYSIA Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau

Sandeep Dutta

Marketing Manager +91 124 4921200 +91 9711991833 sandeep.ktoindia@gmail.com

full profile on page 12

www.myceb.com.my

SINGAPORE Singapore Tourism Board

OMAN Ministry of Tourism, Oman Lubaina Sheerazi

India Representative + 91 22 29256965 lubaina.sheerazi@tourismoman.co.in info@tourismoman.co.in www.omantourism.gov.om

pradeep_israni@stb.gov.sg www.yoursingapore.com

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TAIWAN

AUSTRALIA / OCEANIA

full profile on page 26

Meet Taiwan

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau

mpo@meettaiwan.com www.meettaiwan.com

slcb@sltnet.lk www.visitsrilanka.net

AUSTRALIA

THAILAND Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau

Tourism Australia Nishant Kashikar

Country Head

022 6628 0200 nkashikar@tourism.australia.com Office No. 52, Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021, Maharashtra

mic@tceb.or.th www.tceb.or.th

NEW ZEALAND

FLANDERS

Tourism New Zealand

Visit Flanders

neha.bhola@tnz.govt.nz www.newzealand.com/in

dheera@mileage.in www.visitflanders.in Represented in India by Mileage Communications

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EUROPE

SWITZERLAND Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau

PORTUGAL VEGA DMC

Cristina van Zeller Managing Director aishvarya.guhagarkar@switzerland.com scib.in@switzerland.com www.myswitzerland.com/en-in

+ 351 213 976 053 cristina.vanzeller@vega.pt www.vega.pt

FRANCE | PARIS Atout France

AMSTERDAM I amsterdam.

Sheetal Munshaw

Director

022 4002 6405 catherine.oden@franceguide.com French Bank Building, 4th Floor, 62, Homji Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001, Maharashtra

meetings@iamsterdam.com www.iamsterdam.com/en

SALZBURG Salzburg Convention Bureau

BARCELONA Barcelona Convention Bureau Elena Altemir

International Promotion Manager India, Scandinavia & Southern Europe 34 933 689 700 ealtemir@barcelonaturisme.com www.visitbarcelona.com

schwaiger@salzburgcongress.at www.salzburgcb.com/en

BERLIN visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office

BILBAO Bilbao Turismo & Convention Bureau

Katharina Waschke

Marketing Manager Conventions India

Zigor Bereziartua Oarbeaskoa

+49 30 264748-495 +49 30 264748-965 Katharina.Waschke@visitBerlin.de www.convention.visitBerlin.com

+34944795770 bicb@bilbaturismo.bilbao.net www.bilbaoturismo.net

Marketing

full profile on page 52

CROATIA | ZAGREB

CROATIA | DUBROVNIK

Zagreb Convention Bureau

Dubrovnik Tourist Board CVB

Zlatan Muftic

Romana Vlašić

+385 1 48 98 555 +385 1 48 14 340 info@meetinzagreb.hr www.meetinzagreb.hr

+385 99 702 8352 +385 20 323 887 romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr www.tzdubrovnik.hr

Convention Bureau Director

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full profile on page 36

Director

full profile on page 46

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full profile on page 48

SCANDINAVIA Scandinavian Tourist Board

TURKEY Turkey

Özgül Özkan Yavuz General Manager

+902125225555 ozgul.yavuz@icvb.org www.icvb.org

mohit@stb-asia.org www.facebook.com/explore-scandinavia-1202024183147808

VIENNA Vienna Convention Bureau

MONACO Monaco Government Tourist Bureau

Verena Jandak-Hollenthoner, CMP Marketing Manager USA, Canada, Australia, India

Rajeev Nangia

+43 1 211 14-522 verena.jandak@vienna.info www.vienna.convention.at

+91 11 23352550 monaco@tracrep.com www.visitmonaco.com

India Director

full profile on page 42

FLORENCE Firenze Convention & Visitors Bureau

full profile on page 44

HUNGARY Hungarian Convention Bureau

Chiara Gheri

Manager, Tuscany for Weddings Division +39 0552988134 weddings@conventionbureau.it www.conventionbureau.it www.tuscanyforweddings.com

www.conference.gotohungary.com

HUNGARY | KRISHNA VALLEY Krishna Valley, Hungary Business Pilgrimage

ICELAND Visit Iceland

Zoltan Hosszu

Leadership Mentor +36306302578 zoltan.hosszu@commonsharedvalues.com www.businesspilgrimage.com

full profile on page 50

www.visiticeland.com

MALTA Malta Tourism Authority BlueMarble Destination Services (DMC)

POLAND Poland Convention Bureau

Jaideep Venugopal +91 98102 69603 (India) +356 9953 7872 (Malta) info@bluemarbleds.com www.bluemarbleds.com

full profile on page 34

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www.poland-convention.pl/en

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ITALY Convention Bureau Italia

MILAN Eventing Milan

Tobia Salvadori

Sales & Marketing Manager +39 055 4973408 +39 346 0951608 tobia@conventionbureauitalia.com www.conventionbureauitalia.com

Diana Cora Tenderini

International Business Development

full profile on page 38

+39 333 29 06 808 dianacora@gmail.com www.eventingmilan.it

NORTH AMERICA

ROME

GREECE

Roma Convention Bureau

Greek National Tourism Organisation

info@romeconventionbureau.com www.romeconventionbureau.com

+30 210 87 07 000 7, Tsoha street, Ampelokipoi

AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijan–Pasha Travels

USA Brand USA

Aziza Seyidova

Business Development Director

Bhavika Jariwala

+994 50 256 00 15 +994 12 404 10 90 aziza.seyidova@pashatravel.az www.pashatravel.az

+91 022 26731108 bjariwala@sarthaglobal.com www.gousa.in

Director–Travel Trade

full profile on page 30

NEW YORK

full profile on page 54

PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

NYC & Co.

Poonam Makhija

Director, Business Development +91 98100 67230 poonam.makhija@sarthaindia.com www.discoverphl.com

conventionsales@nycgo.com www.nycandcompany.org

LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

CALIFORNIA Visit California

Poonam Makhija Account Director

+91 98100 67230 pmakhija@visitlasvegas.com www.visitlasvegas.com Represented in India by Sartha Global Marketing LLP

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full profile on page 58

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full profile on page 56

ccolney@visitcalifornia.in www.visitcalifornia.com Represented in India by Sartha Global Marketing

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acific World India is one of the leading MICE Setup in the country with approximately 100 permanent staff having expertise of handling Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events and offices in 17 cities covering key destinations such as Noida (National Capital Region of Delhi), Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Kolkata and Goa to name a few. Globally, we are present in over 40 countries and more than 100 destinations.

We are a one stop shop for all your MICE- Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Event requirements within India and overseas. Our understanding of different cultures and industry practices helps us to ensure our client’s events are successful.

Pacific World’s guarantees of compliance, global service and creativity standards, as well as the unique coverage of our destination footprint bring a new generation of value to our clients. We believe our biggest strength comes from the years of hand–on experience in the business that not only gives the client the belief to rely on us, but a benchmark with the highest global standards that have come to expect from Pacific World.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Naveen Rizvi

Regional Director India & Indian Ocean M +91 9958800275 T +91 120 3823802, +91 120 3823800 E naveen.rizvi@pacificworld.com

Pacific World India B-128, Sector-5, Noida 201301 National Capital Region-Delhi India www.pacificworld.com

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Thank you and the entire Management of your company for an excellent support and hospitality extended during our trip to Chiang Mai. It is this time of 2011 all our Brand patrons have shined in the Galaxy held at Colombo and while the Glitz is still around adding to the Glitterati you made us to travel Chiang Mai for our Galaxy 2013 conference and ensured our network leave behind all our formal ties and cut loose to a heavenly bliss. — VVL Narasimha Rao, Vice President , Zuari Cement Ltd, Hyderabad

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• Global Business Coverage: Pacific World offers an unparalleled mixture of local knowledge and global reach with presence in more than 40 countries throughout the world.

• Corporate Meeting Management: We can deliver the perfect corporate meeting by providing the right location and venue, designing the production and managing all the tasks involved with producing a meeting or conference.

• One Stop Shop: We are a one stop shop for all your MICE–Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Event requirements within India and overseas. One specialist will handle your requirement from start to finish and ensure that all your needs are met.

• Presence in India: We have 17 own offices across the country which give us access to the entire country at any given time. Our network of offices enables us to maintain high standards of service delivery and quality with a personalized touch.

• Inspirational Experiences: Create unique and memorable experiences for you and your guests. So whether you want to visit quaint tucked away villages to meet the locals in Bali or go racing on a Harley Davidson in New Zealand, we make it happen.

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• Incentive Management: Identifying creative ways to reward your team’s or channel partner’s performance will inspire even better results.

• Conference Management: With a rich heritage of delivering results; we will provide end to end conference management services using our established quality systems.

• Event Management: From real time experiences to traditional engagements our strength comes from our ability to translate your objectives and weave them into the entire event execution process delivering exceptional results.

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orea Tourism Organization is the main body under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Republic of Korea (South Korea). Its India office based in Delhi NCR is responsible for all promotional activities in India and its neighboring countries for the growth of tourism to South Korea.

CONTACT INFORMATION Sandeep Dutta

Marketing Manager T +91 124 4921200 M +91 9711991833 E sandeep.ktoindia@gmail.com

Korea Tourism Organization S8 & S9, 2nd Floor, Global Foyer Golf Course Road, Sector 43 Gurgaon 122002

Glad to have selected South Korea for our 2016 edition of Tomorrow’s India conference. The destination gave us the best mix of business opportunities and entertainment. Thankful for the support received by KTO. — Global Social (India) Foundation

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We recently concluded our hugely successful Hyundai National Dealers Conference 2017 in Seoul. It was one of our most successful big events. We are looking are more groups and events in the near future too. — Hyundai Motor India Limited

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For the MICE industry, KTO has a very robust and attractive incentive scheme to aid and support groups wanting to visit South Korea. The travel industry in India is encouraged to get in touch with KTO so that they can get additional benefits and support for their groups to South Korea.

• Korea brand marketing & PR activities.

• Relationship building with the tourism industry.

• Product training, product development and comarketing of Korea tourist products.

• Organizing Fam Trips and Roadshows for the India market.

• Support MICE groups with incentives support schemes.

• Exhibition participation and consumer activities.

• Attract film & TV shooting business from India to Korea.

We are proud to have successfully organized the biggest ever insurance sector incentive group from SBI Life Insurance to Seoul & Busan in 2017. This is just the start to many of our clients who we will be promoting South Korea to. We are thankful to KTO for their end to end support. — Cox & Kings

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ong Kong is conveniently located in the heart of Asia, making it the region’s most connected destination for anything. Half the world’s population can be reached within five hours flight time.

It is a city that wows you by its fascinating contrasts: the super-modern skyscrapers that sits alongside ancient temples, the juxtaposition of east and west architecture, culture and gastronomy–the strikingly different worlds that coexist and create a spectrum of experiences unlike any other city.

Hong Kong is a natural choice for our incentive trip. Its diversity and vibrancy make it the top destination in the region.

We brought over 2,000 delegates from India in August and September for an entertainment-packed journey. Thanks to MEHK’s all-round support and the generous Hong Kong Rewards! offers, delegates were thrilled to enjoy a wide array of special experiences and privileges at Hong Kong Disneyland, Madame Tussauds, Ocean Park and more. Truly never a dull moment in Hong Kong.

— Bhalchandra Ganpule–General Manager, Intas Pharma

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CONTACT INFORMATION Akshata Nair

Manager MICE - India T +91 9820229474 E Akshata@mileage.in

Mileage Communications (India) Pvt Ltd Representative of Hong Kong Tourism Board in India 261 (First Floor) Lane 5 Westend Marg, Said-Ul-Ajaib New Delhi 110030 India www.discoverhongkong.com www.mehongkong.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ company/ meetings-&-exhibitions-hong-kong

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We do this conference [FEDAI Annual Conference] every year, this year we decided to choose Hong Kong because Hong Kong is an important financial centre in Asia. In the past we had this conference in Switzerland, in Singapore, in Brussels, in London and many other places, so Hong Kong was a very logical destination. Venue is excellent, the hotel is beautiful, the rooms are good and the hall for the conference is wonderful.

And the location of the hotel is very good, we are able to oversee the ocean and people enjoyed the site. — Dilip Patwardhan–Chief Executive, FEDAI

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• Hong Kong’s prime spot in the heart of enterprising Asia makes it the region’s most convenient and connected destination for international meetings and incentive trips.

Hospitable and efficient, Hong Kong’s meeting professionals will ensure every meeting and incentive trip runs like clockwork, offering efficient expertise and supportive solutions at every stage. Our services include:

• World-class facilities and transport make Hong Kong the number one city in Asia for convenience and choice.

• An excellent array of special privileges called “Hong Kong Rewards” are extended from the time your MICE group arrives by the airport & till the time they depart.

• Few cities can rival Hong Kong’s enormous variety of sightseeing, shopping, dining, arts, and cultural attractions, which provide endless options for unique motivating and teambuilding activities that send their participants home in high spirits.

• Providing initial planning support, including coordinating site inspection visits, assisting with written proposals, and providing audiovisual materials about Hong Kong.

• Helping with sourcing appropriate venues, hotels, suppliers and contractors.

• Recommending motivating and team-building activities.

• Providing pre-event promotion.

• Compiling hospitality and trade rewards.

• Hong Kong’s proximity to China makes it a perfect place to begin your multi-destination travel by arranging tours and excursions to neighbouring cities.

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Dubai

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ubai is a cosmopolitan city of diversity and contrasts at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. In the blink of an eye, the city has transformed itself into a buzzing international metropolis. Easy accessibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern venues and hotels as well as unique partnerships between the Government and the meetings industry has placed Dubai as the leading business events destination in the Middle East.

CONTACT INFORMATION Michelle Pinherio M +971 42010409 E mpinheiro@dubaitourism.ae

Dubai Business Events 8th and 9th Floor, Al Fattan Plaza Airport Road, Al Garhoud-Dubai United Arab Emirates www.dubaibusinessevents.com

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• Neutral and free advice.

A member of BestCities Global Alliance, Dubai Business Events is the official convention bureau of Dubai and a division of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Our objective is to develop and increase Dubai’s share of the international business events market in order to grow economic development, jobs and knowledge creation in the Emirate. Our services include:

• Access to key stakeholders.

• Venue availability and hotel allotments.

• Hosting of site inspections.

• Bid assistance.

• Delegate boosting.

• Dubai Business Events Support Programme.

• Assist you in providing proposals from hotels and venues.

• Connect you to the right government contacts • Direct you to right PCO and DMC. • Host you for a site inspection.

• Help you select locations, products, and services.

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A Resorts & Hotels is a collection of properties in Dubai, Seychelles and the Maldives offering unique and vivid experiences enriched with personalised service. With ‘Heartfelt Hospitality’ and ‘Casual Luxury’ as core brand values, you can be certain that an event at JA Resorts & Hotels will be remembered for all the right reasons. By that, we not only mean by the event’s guests, but also by the planners who dedicate their time and efforts in finding the right venue where collaboration is a pleasure.

We’ve created successful and memorable ‘heartfelt events’ for many clients over many years. With five properties in Dubai and over 40 experiences and activities, our UAE heritage means we have been able to infuse the warm welcome of Arabian hospitality into our operations for decades.

CONTACT INFORMATION Carla Torres

Senior Sales Manager-MICE M +971 50 1895341 T +971 4 315 4976 F +971 4 399 3101 E carla.torres@jaresorts.com

JA Resorts & Hotels P.O. Box 26500, Dubai United Arab Emirates www.jaresorts.com www.facebook.com/JAresortshotels www.twitter.com/jaresorts

Thank you very much for your full support on our Annual Meeting which was held last July. It was indeed a great and wonderful experience working with your company.

— Issam Kabbani Trading Est

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Running training courses in a foreign country with participants flying in from different parts of the Middle East and including outdoor activities always provide a challenge.

The JA team rose to that challenge and made the organisation and running of our courses very smooth and stress free. If we are asked to run future courses in the region, I will have no hesitation in recommending to use your hotel again.

— Davis Langdon

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• Hospitality company with properties in 3 iconic destinations–Dubai, Seychelles, Maldives.

• Our portfolio of properties are suitable for all MICE functions and can accommodate groups of various sizes.

• Variety of offerings at 3 different destinations.

From meetings in the heart of the city and incentives in the mountains to conferences by the beach and large corporate events in the desert.

• Various wedding venues available, from indoor ballroom weddings to large scale desert weddings and beach ceremonies in the Indian Ocean.

• One point of contact from your site inspection through to the live event.

• Tailored solutions that meet the event’s business objectives.

• A host of accommodation options on offer that suit groups of all sizes.

• Formulated ‘Wish List’ detailing the things that will make this the perfect event.

• Various food and beverage outlets with customisable menus as well as a range of entertainment options and teambuilding activities to choose from.

• Tailor-made, customised food and beverage solutions, as well as access to a ‘one-stop culinary choice selection’.

The event was very successful and whole team starting from General Manager to each one of the hotel staff took care of the group. Everything was done professionally. Our group left with very nice memories and our Management was happy with the services provided to our group. — L’Oreal Middle East

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l Habtoor City comprises of three luxury hotels in Al Habtoor City - Dubai’s firstever St. Regis, the UAE’s first W hotel and the largest Westin in the Middle East. The three hotels collectively present nearly 1,600 rooms, 18 restaurants and lounges, two spas, 34 meeting and banqueting spaces, including three state-ofthe-art ballrooms.

Located along Dubai Water Canal, Al Habtoor City is one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited hospitality, entertainment and residential developments in the region. The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, collectively create a destination perfect for regional and global travellers with a strong mix of leisure and business offerings, an experienced team and a prime location in the heart of Sheikh Zayed Road.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Sanjay Nautiyal

Complex Sales Manager–Leisure (GCC & India) M +971 56 538 7106 T +971 4 275 1695 E sanjay.nautiyal@starwoodhotels.com

Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road www.alhabtoorcity-hotelcollection.com www.stregisdubai.com www.wdubaialhabtoorcity.com www.westindubaialhabtoorcity.com

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• The St. Regis Dubai, 800 sq m Astor Ballroom and seven meeting rooms graciously accommodate gatherings from executive round-table meetings to grand occasions, providing you with every opportunity to curate unforgettable moments. An exclusive majlisstyled seating area is perfect for social events such as weddings and anniversaries.

The St. Regis Dubai St. Regis Butler Service, Private Helipad, Iridium Spa, Two rooftop swimming pools, Bentley limousine service.

• W Dubai–Al Habtoor City, make a grand impression in the 725-sqm Great Room, the dome shaped ballroom, boosting a dazzling two-storey glass façade and featuring cuttingedge AV equipment, all supported by five studios and amplified by expert planners that elevate your event to an invitation that inspires.

• The Westin’s Work Well mantra presents 17 banqueting rooms. Enjoy clutter-free environments with SuperFoodsRx™ meeting breaks. The hotel includes the 1,425 sqm Al Joud Ballroom with a separate entrance and a pre-function hall, ideal for events for up to 850 guests.

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W Dubai–Al Habtoor City WET® Deck (outdoor pool), FIT Fitness Centre, Kids Club, WIRED Business Centre, Whatever/ Whenever® Service.

The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City Heavenly Spa by Westin™ with 20 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, hammam and couples wet area, WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, Dedicated yoga studio, 3 Outdoor Pools, The Westin Family Kids Club.

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rom an intimate gathering of 10 guests to a grand affair for 2,000, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has a multitude of inspiring and stimulating event spaces, perfect for your next conference, business meeting or special occasion. Experience the four hotels of Madinat Jumeirah, designed to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel; the elite beach location at Jumeirah Beach Hotel; Dubai’s city lifestyle destination at Jumeirah Emirates Towers; a contemporary art-led destination at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel; the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, and a Unique Destination in the Capital at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers acknowledged as the world’s most luxurious hotel. Even our experienced event planners at the luxurious Jumeirah Carlton at the best hotel in London and at the island’s natural beauty Maldives of Jumeirah Vittaveli will take care of everything for you.

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CONTACT INFORMATION For more information or bookings, please contact: groupsales@jumeirah.com

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Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts collection of signature properties includes the breathtaking Madinat Jumeirah, designed to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel, the definitive beach location at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s finest city lifestyle destination, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, a contemporary art-led destination in Jumeirah Creekside Hotel and the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, acknowledged as the world’s most luxurious hotel.

• We offer one account manager for each account and our sales representatives have one screen with access to 3,200 rooms and over 30,000sqm meeting space across Dubai from the airport to the beach. Hence, one person has a meeting solution for whatever an event planner needs.

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers offers not only one of the largest event facilities in Abu Dhabi, but also one of the most impressive. With the stunning Mezzoon Ballroom, which can host up to 1,400 guests to 13 meeting rooms, and a Bridal Suite, all our spaces share a sense of elegance and grandeur. All venues are fully-equipped with stateof-the-art technology, including HD projectors, and our dedicated in-house audio-visual team and event planner.

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• Fast complimentary Wi-Fi access; as is seamless luxury service across any Jumeirah hotels.

• Each hotel is different however, our rooms are generous in size and exquisite in design.

• Range of restaurants is a plus for any meeting planner who can source and book various restaurants across the city. Our choice of 70 restaurants in Dubai enables meeting planners to combine on-site and off-site dining options.

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AE’s leading production and technical company. Established in 1998 by Mr. Shaji George. In 19 years the company has grown to a staff strength of over 100 employees. Corporate Events, Public Concerts, Commemorative & Landmark events, Product Launches, Brand Promotions & Activations.

CONTACT INFORMATION Shaji George

Founder and CEO T +97143384048 E shaji@showtechme.com info@showtechme.com Showtech Electronics LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.showtechme.com

I sincerely want to thank you and the entire crew for their support & expertise in pulling off WW Annual party yesterday.

Everyone enjoyed the background LED screen graphics and lighting. Your advice and guidance has made everything go smoothly and gave a polished final look & feel for the event.

— Nourah Abdulrahman, Assistant HR Manager, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

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Like always Showtech’s entire crew was excellent in the deliverables. Everything was super flawless! And I cannot sincerely thank you all enough for putting in all the effort to always ensure that all our events are super successful. The key to the events success is undoubtedly the entire production so thank you.

— Office of Mr Yogesh Mehta, CEO, Petrochem Middle East

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• Dubai based rental house Showtech has produced number of events like live concerts, conferences, corporate events, fashion shows and product launches for many years, some of which are internationally recognized and which attracts a large number of spectators.

Pioneers in Live Concerts, Award Nights, Special Projects, Corporate events, Conferences,Building Projections, Product Launches, 3d mapping, Fashion Shows and Weddings.

• We ensure that every spectator receives the finest set up, sound, audio visual, and spellbinding experience at every event.

• Showtech holds a very large inventory of sound, lighting, video, staging, trussing and rigging . Our Engineers and crew synthesise their creative vision with expert technical skills . Delivering par excellence production based on the size, scope and magnitude of the production.

• Live experiences with creative solutions designed to seamlessly integrate with your business communications; all staged to convey your message with innovation, impact and style.

• Since its inception in 1998, we have always looked forward to producing more artistic and globally acclaimed events for our clients.

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• Sound: Showtech specializes in the art of providing a “realistic” approach to sound reinforcement. We have years of rich experience in live sound production and are fully equipped to satisfy the most demanding environments and events.

• Lighting: No matter what type of event you are planning, our lighting experts provide you special event lighting designs that are perfect for you, bringing your event to life, visually enhancing the look, feel and experience.

• Audio Visual: Showtech ensures through its technical expertise a wonderful visual experience that leaves you with a lasting impact combining latest technology and creative minds . After all, it’s not just the story; it’s how you tell it.

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man offers an authentic Arabian experience as well as hospitality and boasts of scenic beauty, ancient culture, historic monuments and a beautiful coastline. It has a state of the art infrastructure and a beautiful communion of old world charm and modernism. To complement MICE facilities, Oman is also known for its array of tourist activities on offer such as water sports, dune bashing, dolphin watching, team building activities and shopping in the souks. The country also features historic forts, castles, museums and an opera house which are among the many cultural landmarks that give the country its unique character.

The MICE tourism sector in Oman will receive a significant boost with the recent launch of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.

The second phase of the centre is scheduled to launch by the end of 2017. This centre will include state of the art theatres, conference rooms and four hotels with almost 1000 rooms along with major exhibition halls that can cater to tens of thousands of people at one time.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Lubaina Sheerazi

India Representative Ministry of Tourism, Oman T + 91 22 29256965 E lubaina.sheerazi@tourismoman.co.in info@tourismoman.co.in

Oman Tourist Office, India c/o Blue Square Consultants First Floor, Vaman Techno Center Marol Makwana Road, Andheri East Mumbai 400059 www.omantourism.gov.om facebook.com/ExperienceOman twitter.com/ExperienceOman instagram.com/ExperienceOman

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• Short haul destination connected directly with 11 Indian cities. Many carriers including Oman Air, Jet Airways, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Indigo and Air India fly non-stop to Oman.

Muscat is under three hours from most Indian cities.

• Blue Square Consultants has been representing the Ministry of Tourism Oman in India for the last 5 years and functions as the Oman Tourist Office, India.

• Oman has several luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels that has excellent ballroom and banquet facilities. Overall, Oman boasts of an inventory of over 12,000 rooms of which Muscat the capital itself has approximately 7000 rooms.

• Several world class brands in hospitality can be found in Oman like Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Al Bustan Palace - A Ritz Carlton Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Salalah Rotana and many of these hotels can provide Indian food.

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• It performs the role of an information center for all travel trade, corporates and wedding planners in India providing information regarding DMC’s in Oman, visa requirements, destination images and presentation and providing collaterals like brochures, giveaways, standees etc.

• The marketing of Oman as a MICE and Wedding destination is an initiative of the Oman Tourist Office, India and has the full support of the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman.

• Oman Tourist Office, India acts as a bridge between the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman and the Indian MICE agent/wedding planner and can assist in obtaining incentives/ subsidies for a MICE event or Wedding on case to case basis.

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bu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The authority manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The authority supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key authority role is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Bejan Dinshaw

Country Manager M +91 9310244447 T 011 23737348

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority M-2, Mezzanine Floor Kanchenjunga Building 18 Barakhamba Road Delhi 110001 www.visitabudhabi.ae/

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MICE CAPABILITIES • Opportunity, diversity and accessibility are the integral factors that make Abu Dhabi so appealing to event organizers. For one, Abu Dhabi sits at the centre of three continents, meaning it falls within a five-hour flight time of half the world’s population. Moreover, providing almost 300 flights per week connectivity to our destination.

• The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, acts as a one-stop-shop for the Abu Dhabi Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Exhibitions industry, offering free advice, help with planning, PR and marketing, and invaluable local knowledge. For three consecutive years, Abu Dhabi has been awarded the ‘Middle East’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination’ honour in the World Travel Awards.

• Recent statistics from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) show that the number of association meetings taking place in the emirate has grown steadily from four in 2005 to 35 in 2015, catapulting the UAE

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capital into 73rd place of the MICE industry’s leading industry ranking.

• The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is Abu Dhabi’s premier events venue and a world-class facility. Recently named among the ‘Top 100 Busiest Global Meeting Destinations’ by ICCA, it offers 133,000 square metres of event space, is within easy reach of the international airport and is surrounded by superb hotels, including two on the ADNEC site.

• Advantage Abu Dhabi is an Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau initiative designed to assist viable business events that are aligned to the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision. For international conferences and exhibitions looking to come to the emirate, Advantage Abu Dhabi can assist with start-up grants, government endorsement, leadership patronage, cost rebates, marketing support and more. The level of support offered is based upon a set of assessment criteria that range from the event’s economic, social and cultural impacts, to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

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zerbaijan is likely to amaze you. And for all the right reasons: quality, value, style, reliability and an exciting element of the exotic.

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, access is easy with direct flights from many cities in the EU, Central Asia, Russia and the Gulf. The country is a model of stability that has reinvested much of its recently gained oil wealth on developing a sparkling, 21st-century infrastructure including sleek new roads, magnificent hotels and state-ofthe-art congress and sports facilities.

The alluring capital, Baku, has been gaining a wider audience since 2016 as Formula 1 audiences glimpse its charms: the thrilling Grand Prix of Europe buzzes around the city streets passing grand, century-old Parisianstyle apartments, a walled medieval core and a range of dazzling modernist architecture. Baku’s parkland promenade sweeps around a limpid bay on the fabled the Caspian Sea. At dusk look up to see a trio of 30-storey flame shaped skyscrapers apparently burning. Don’t panic – it’s only a light show. Across town is one of the world’s great 21stcentury landmarks, the Heydar Aliyev Centre,

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CONTACT INFORMATION Aziza Seyidova

Business Development Director M +994.50.256.00.15 T +994.12.404.10.90 F +994.12.404.10.91 E aziza.seyidova@pashatravel.az

Port Baku Residence Neftchiler avenue 151 AZ1010, Baku Azerbaijan www.pashatravel.az

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a crowning achievement in the stellar career of late, great architect Zaha Hadid. A decade of experience has radically improved the service sector in the country’s inviting restaurants, Baku sports ever more quirky cafes and there’s a wide range of lively city pubs. Visa rules have been radically simplified since 2017 and a repositioning of the currency means that prices in $ or Euro terms are barely half of what you’d have paid back in 2014. With a hospitable, highly educated population, stunning new facilities and outstanding value for money, there’s never been a better time to consider Azerbaijan.

PASHA Travel is unique in Azerbaijan–the country’s only IATA and ISO-certified full service Tourism and Destination Management Company that is also a member of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) and a strategic partner of global OVATION network.

Serving its customers since 2003, PASHA Travel is part of PASHA Holding, a group of companies that is one the biggest, most dynamic and widely respected in Azerbaijan.

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PASHA Travel continuously strive to provide an unrivalled quality of customer experience through: • Experience: 14+ years in the business.

• Saving your time: everything you need is under one roof.

• Professional team: skilled, multilingual, international staff.

• ISO certification guarantying high standards of quality.

• Innovation: Professional CRM and booking platforms.

• Working with the best: strict procedure in supplier selection.

• Best deals in the region.

• Coverage: Regional presence with offices in Azerbaijan and Georgia.

• Reliability: Tour Operators Liability Insurance/ tourist insurance for incoming tourists.

• 24 / 7 Emergency Support for Incoming & Outbound travelers.

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Land of Creation ISRAEL

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srael is a country that most people have heard of but few are aware of the incredible wealth it offers as a tourism destination. A vibrant and modern country, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is rich in diversity and culture offerings, enthralling activities and breath taking attractions for every kind of traveller. As a country that is large in the diversity of the landscape but small in size, you could drive from North to South in under 7 hours and East to West in about 2 hours.

What does that mean for visitors? A traveller can see and experience the many different sights and sites as the distances between points of interest is very small.

From the historical city of Jerusalem to the beach city of Tel Aviv, from the Dead Sea which is the lowest point on earth to the marvelous underwater marine life of Red Sea in Eilat, Israel offers a plethora of things to do and see for tourists. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and several luxury hotels situated in the country, Israel is definitely a ‘must-visit’ destination for any tourist.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Hassan Madah

Director of Tourism, India and Philippines T 022 61370700 M 9930437461 E hassanm@goisrael.gov.il

Israel Ministry of Tourism 1305 B, A Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mafatlal Mills Compound Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013 www.goisrael.com/in

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Israel has several 5 and 4 star hotels that have excellent ballroom and banquet facilities. From hosting gala dinners at beautiful locations to conducting team building activities, Israel is a great destination to conduct MICE events. To complement MICE facilities, Israel is also known for its array of tourist activities on offer such as water sports, dolphin reefs, segway tours, sailing and more.

Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), India performs the role of an information center for all travel trade, corporate and media in India providing information regarding travel to Israel, DMC list, visa requirements, destination images and providing collaterals like brochures, maps etc.

El Al provides direct connectivity between India and Israel and has 4 weekly flights from Mumbai to Tel Aviv. Turkish Airlines has daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Tel Aviv, via Istanbul.

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he Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino.

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With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.

T +356 2141 3863 M +356 7965 4000 E cperry@bluemarbleds.com

Malta has an abundance to offer, whether you are looking for a perfect place to hold a flawless business meeting or conference, or an ideal destination to host your staff’s well deserved incentive reward!

Jaideep Venugopal

An English-speaking environment facilitating good communications, endowed with hospitable people, makes Malta a safe and perfect destination for your conference, sales meeting and incentive trip.

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Clive Perry Director

M +91 98102 69603 (India) +356 9953 7872 (Malta) E jaideep@bluemarbleds.com

BlueMarble Destination Services Ltd. Arcadia, No 35, St Publius Street Naxxar NXR1422, Malta. www.bluemarbleds.com info@bluemarbleds.com

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Malta had it all! A stunning archipelago that offers a lot for the 300 sq miles it stands on. For any MICE planner, this Island nation could be a very powerful contender for a destination that can offer historic venues, breathtaking views, statement evening entertainment and service that is top class. The range of hotels seems to be suitable for all requirements. I was pleasantly surprised how much Malta packs in. Its top of my consideration list! — Ruchi Aggarwal, Director – Partner Strategy and Marketing, Microsoft

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• Connected by flights directly from Dubai or Istanbul and to all major European Hubs.

• With over 20 years experience in MICE in India as well as 20 years experience in MICE in Malta, BlueMarble Destination Services bridges the gap between the Indian MICE planner/Client and the final event at the destination in Malta or Europe.

• Four Convention centre halls which can accommodate from 1500 up to 8000 delegates.

• Malta has numerous luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels in which to accommodate delegates.

These range from large-scale modern buildings (including a number of international chains) to boutique establishments.

• We have a total of 14 Five-star hotels, which can together accommodate more than 5,500 delegates and all of which are well aware of the discerning needs of conference and incentive travellers. These establishments all have inhouse meeting facilities and many of them are clustered within walking distance of each other, enabling event organisers to split up large groups into different properties.

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• Our senior partners have implemented large scale events, exhibitions & MICE and completely understand what requirements and systems Indian Clients follow.

• The marketing of Malta as a MICE destination is an initiative of the Malta Tourism Authority along with Blue Marble Destinations Services Ltd. specifically targeting the Indian MICE and Wedding organizers and therefore have full support and advantages extended by government.

• Our services can also be leveraged for MICE in the Central and Southern Mediterranean European countries as a flight to anywhere in Europe is less than 3 hours away.

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Barcelona

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arcelona is always on the forefront of what’s next and what’s new!

The Mediterranean city is fully equipped to host all types of meetings.

Barcelona provides the perfect backdrop for all occasions with a talented travel and tourism community ready to create the most appropriate atmosphere to match your company’s identity, ideas, interests and audience.

Barcelona Inspires.

The committed efforts of travel partners like Barcelona Convention Bureau have helped build Barcelona as a destination suited to the needs of international business and leisure travellers alike. FCM Travel Solutions has always aimed at driving its outbound businesses in a market that is growing at a fast pace. Our aligned visions have helped us deliver the ‘more in travel’ to our clients. We see Barcelona as a leading tourism destination today.

— Gaurav Luthra , VP–Products and Industry Relations,

CONTACT INFORMATION Elena Altemir

International Promotion Manager India, Scandinavia & Southern Europe T 34 933 689 700 34 933 689 747 F 34 933 689 701 M 34 699 046 671 E ealtemir@barcelonaturisme.com

Barcelona Convention Bureau Passatge de la Concepció, 7-9 08008 Barcelona (Spain) www.visitbarcelona.com www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com Twitter: @barcelonaturism

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One of the most memorable events we did here included a welcome dinner at Casa Lotja de Mar, a gala night with a private tour of the home stadium of FC Barcelona & a farewell dinner at the beautiful Masia Egara, with the entire village welcoming our delegates with a carnival spirit & ending the evening with fireworks & a brilliant performance of Catalonian drumming. Without any doubt, Barcelona is one city I would love to keep going back to with high end MICE Groups or for a holiday! The wide choice of superb hotels, the brilliant historic stand-alone venues for gala events, and a range of unique activities, make it an ideal destination! — Sushil Shamlal Wadhwa, Founder & CMD, Platinum World Group

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• During the last 11 years, Barcelona has ranked in the top 5 positions according to ICCA (number of meetings and number of delegates) and has secured the 3rd rank as per the 2015 ICCA rankings.

• Information and support in the selection of venues, accommodations and suppliers for your congress, meeting or incentive trip.

• Top Cruise Port in Europe and World’s 4th Cruise ship destination.

• Co-ordination of site inspections Educational Trips for professionals.

• 9 Sites declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and some of them are available for events.

• Wide range of historical and private venues for functions providing Indian catering.

• Total hotel bedrooms in Barcelona city: 34,787 in 370 hotels. 65% rooms in 4* and 5* hotels.

• Mild climate allowing for year round outdoor activities and events.

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• Your link to the city organizations and institutions. and

• Supply of maps and tourist brochures of the city for the participants.

• We updated you on what is new in Barcelona, therefore adding value to your programs.

• In short, we are by your side in order to ensure the success of your events as well as providing a unique experience for your clients.

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taly is one of the greatest countries in the world.

Convention Bureau Italia represents the entire Italian offer for the Meeting Industry. It is the benchmark for everyone wanting to organize a tour or an event in Italy providing impartial advice with a constant attention to the event logistical needs and to its objectives.

With its typical Mediterranean climate and thanks to all the facilities for business tourism, Italy is the ideal destination for your event during the whole year. A holiday “Made in Italy” is tailor-made for you!

CONTACT INFORMATION Tobia Salvadori

Sales & Marketing Manager T +39 055 4973408 M +39 346 0951608 E tobia@conventionbureauitalia.com

Convention Bureau Italia Piazza Adua 1 50123 Florence (Italy) www.conventionbureauitalia.com Facebook: /conventionbureauitalia Twitter: @CB_Italia_

You know you were a big help, you made me believe that Rome was the perfect destination and thanks to you we highly recommended it… we were the only one on this city and… we won! That’s so cool! — Event agency, based in France (June 2016)

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Thanks again for being so easy to work with. I hope you know that your initiative and energy is the main reason why it has been so easy for us to pick Milan so quickly–I Hope it all works out.— International Association, based in Netherlands (January 2017)

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• Italy is the only country in the world that boasts of 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• CBI provides a full range support for travelling and organizing events in Italy. It gives information granting a complete support for those who wish to travel to Italy: attractions, accommodations, activities, VISA issues, etc.

• It is one of the leading countries in fashion and design, which have always been an important part of the country’s cultural life and society.

Milan, Florence, and Rome, are renowned everywhere for their shopping streets, vie della moda.

• With two big hubs in Rome and Milan and with many international airports all over the country, it is really easy to reach Italy and to travel around, thanks to the high-speed railway network that connects all the main cities from North to South.

• An excellent choice for weddings & MICE, the Italian territory boasts of a huge number of locations suitable for all kinds of events: from ancient villas, historical castles, beautiful terraces and institutional palaces to modern and high-quality hotels and congress centres.

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• The national bureau supports in planning events in Italy acting as impartial advisor: assisting international clients in finding the most suitable locations and venues for events and supporting them in connecting with local event partners (Local CBs, Venues, PCOs, DMCs, and Service Providers).

• It proposes incentive activities in Italy and it coordinates and organizes site inspections and familiarization trips.

• The Convention Bureau Italia attends the most important international Meeting Industry trade shows.

• All the services are free of charge.

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or more than 20 years, Affresco Events Group: Affresco, Chic Celebration, Chic&Shop, has worked with the world’s top clients, creating and managing events with strong emotional impact.

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From creating an event to managing a convention, from launching a new product to planning a dream wedding, from drawing and producing a themed set décor to organizing a luxury shopping experience, our every effort and unflagging commitment offer a customized approach.

M +39 348 2551580 T +39 055 2477835 E csantarelli@affresco.it

Affresco Events Group Via de’ Benci, 24 – 50122 Florence – Italy

Affresco Events Group opens door to the secrets of Italy and offers unexpected and private environments making the most of Italy’s landscape and artistic heritage, which we are privileged to steward.

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Carolina Santarelli

Founder & Managing Director

www.affresco.it

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A successful meeting or convention requires memorable content delivered in a resonating environment to foster your meeting’s goals.

Acting as an extension of your own team, we immerse ourselves in every facet of your brand and business.

• Thanks to valuable business relationships and long-term collaboration with the major Italian hotels and chains, we proudly provide an extensive selection of options in order to match your organizing requirements, offering the perfect location and the right destination.

• Team Building: We play seriously! We create and select special tailor made experiences and activities that will make every team member feel as a strategic part of it.

• We open doors: we pride ourselves proud to provide access to private venues open doors usually closed to the public, such as private castles, villas, palaces, galleries and museums creating memorable experiences!

• A large part of the success of an idea, a product, or a service derives from the context in which they are launched. With fresh and flawless style we orchestrate events that are unique, vivid and powerfully atmospheric.

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• Wedding: We’re convinced that every kind of Love is unique and every wedding is a new story.

The challenge is to transform this story into the best day ever! Flowers, stationary, tableware and all the decorations are studied in detail to add a magic touch that will make the memories of “Your Day” dance in your mind forever.

• Product Launches: At Affresco we strive through innovation and attention to detail to mirror our clients’ dedication in bringing a new product to market. We will help you to engage the senses, probe emotions and communicate concepts.

• Entertainment: We dedicate our passion to the production of extraordinary entertainments and atmospheres, building a crescendo of surprises, colours and emotions.

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ienna may be one of Europe’s most elegant capitals of culture and music, but it also has plenty of edge - groovy designers, wine produced within the city limits, stylish hotels, and tasty (also Indian) restaurants. Nowhere is “The Art of Enjoyment and Experience” mastered so well as it is in Vienna. It provides the perfect setting for your next successful meeting and incentive, and will satisfy the experiences of your participants.

CONTACT INFORMATION Verena Jandak-Hollenthoner, CMP Marketing Manager USA, Canada, Australia, India T +43 1 211 14-522 M +43 676 88 929 522 F +43 1 211 14 - 599 E verena.jandak@vienna.info

Vienna Convention Bureau Invalidenstrasse 6 1030 Vienna Austria www.vienna.convention.at LinkedIn: /company/vienna-conventionbureau

1. View of the Volksgarten, Museums and Parliament © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

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Vienna is your best choice!

• Neutral, non-profit, no members.

• Compact, walkable, green and safe!

• Breathtakingly imperial & refreshingly young.

• Centrally located in Europe, direct flight from Delhi in 7 hours.

• Over 430 hotels in all categories.

• More than 150 impressive venues (historical, contemporary, unusual) for gala dinners, award ceremonies.

1. View to the Danube © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper 2. Summerdays on Old Danube © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper 3. Das Loft Bar & Lounge, Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom ©WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

• Free services: »» Hotel and location advice for events. »» Optioning of hotel room allotments. »» Interface to service providers in the city. »» Organizing site inspections. »» Brochures, promotional films, photos and maps. »» Publication of the event in the online meeting calendar.

4. Schoenbrunn: Schoenbrunn Palace © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud 5. Wieninger Vineyard on the Nussberg © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud 6. Campus of the University of Economics and Business © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

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7. KHM Coffeehouse: Café-Restaurant at the Kunsthistorisches Museum © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud 8. Riding trough the old town in a horse-drawn carriage © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud

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DESTINATION MONACO: Revel in the Seaside Luxury

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aste the Mediterranean art of living on wonderful excursions amidst spell-binding scenery where the heart beats a little faster!

Discover tales of localities embracing the nostalgia of the region. Not only indulge in delicious gastronomy of Monaco but also embrace each personalised leisure activity as if it were a precious gift.

Monaco is a melange of all things fabulous. A scenic European seaside destination, it’s a place that beautifully blends heritage with the modern.

High on natural beauty, Principality has pretty coastal towns like Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Antibes and Eze, known for their pristine beaches. If there is one place that tops every traveller’s list it is Monte Carlo, the glamorous venue of the annual Formula 1 grand Prix.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Rajeev Nangia India Director

M +91 11 23352550 E monaco@tracrep.com

Monaco Government Tourist Bureau C/o TRAC Representations (I) Pvt. Ltd. M-2, Mezzanine Floor Kanchenjunga Building 18, Barakhamba Road New Delhi–110001, INDIA www.visitmonaco.com www.facebook/monacotourism www.twitter.com/monacotourism

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• Monaco is one of the top suited destinations for MICE because of its Location, Climate, Right venues for events, size of the country for convenience, with 300 days of sunshine.

• Hôtel de Paris • Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo • Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel

• One of the safest and cosmopolitan state in the world.

• Hotel Hermitage

• Attractive value for money.

• Port Palace

• Monaco hosts more than 700 events in a year.

• Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort

• India is an emerging market for Monaco and has been recording a steady increase in the MICE movements since past few years.

• Le Méridien Beach Plaza

• Official government support with a single coordinator to streamline communications during your whole event–Convention Bureau.

• Fairmont Monte Carlo

• Columbus Monte-Carlo • Novotel Monte Carlo

• Monaco is an ideal destination for boardroom meetings to large format events.

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Zagreb

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agreb is locally tagged ‘City of a million hearts’ after its famous souvenir–Gingerbread Heart, and the fact that is has about one million inhabitants. It is also called the ‘Biggest European cafe in the open’ with its numerous downtown cafes and bars that are always crowded, rain or shine. The historic city features 50 museums and galleries, 20 theatres and music venues, elegant parklands, an historic Upper Town, Gothic churches, Baroque palaces, Art Deco buildings, most of them all within walking distance from each other.

Zagreb boasts of fascinating surroundings with medieval castles, wine roads and trails, romantic legends of knights and wonderfully preserved nature.

CONTACT INFORMATION Zlatan Muftic

Convention Bureau Director T +385 1 48 98 555 F +385 1 48 14 340 E info@meetinzagreb.hr

Zagreb Convention Bureau Kaptol 5 10000 Zagreb Croatia www.meetinzagreb.hr Facebook: /visitzagreb Twitter: @zagreb_tourist

Thank you for a wonderful trip which was very well arranged.

We were able to get good amount of product knowledge. This trip has built confidence in us which would help generate good numbers in the future.

— Bhaskar Wagware, Sr.Vice President–MICE, Trail Blazer Tours Pvt Ltd.

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One always had a highly positive image of Croatia and Zagreb but the personal experience surpassed all expectations. All the attractions and experiences were unmatched. Needless to mention, Zagreb and the rest of Croatia will be in focus for our future outbound programs with more confidence and enthusiasm. — Ashok Singhal, CEO, Maestro Travels

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• Zagreb offers convenient direct daily connections with Doha, Dubai and Istanbul, as well as excellent connections with major European destinations. The Zagreb Airports’ brand new passenger terminal opened in spring 2017. It is easily reachable and located in close proximity to the city centre (16 km).

Zagreb Convention Bureau is a non profit organization and it promotes Zagreb as an ideal destination for international meetings, conferences, incentives and events. Our services are free and they include:

• Zagreb offers a compact city centre with all the relevant hotels, venues and city highlights within walking distance.

• Assistance with preparation of bid documents.

• Some of the must see attractions include the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the iconic St. Mark’s Church and the famous Museum of Broken Relationships.

• Suggestions for choice of PCO or DMC.

• Among more than fifty various sightseeing tours to choose from, exciting incentive and social programmes showcase the romantic sides of Zagreb; how to speak Croatian, the city’s unknown history, bike and segway explorations, the capital’s green features, fine gastronomy and many more.

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• Venue finding service.

• Hosting of familiarization trips and site inspections.

• Suggestions for social and partners programmes, pre and post tours.

• Provision of Zagreb promotional materials.

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ubrovnik offers numerous possibilities for those choosing it as a business destination, with high quality meeting facilities, that can be excellent hosts for your larger or smaller meetings. The Convention Bureau provides assistance to meeting and conference organizers and gives free and impartial advices in event planning, complimentary venue finding service, bidding documents, fam and inspection trips, suggestions for PCO-s or DMC-s, suggestions for social and partners programs, pre and post tours, providing promotional materials.

CONTACT INFORMATION Romana Vlaťić Director

T +385 99 702 8352 +385 20 323 887 E romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr

Dubrovnik Tourist Board CVB Brsalje 5, 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia www.tzdubrovnik.hr

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• Rich history

• Assistance for planners

• UNESCO world heritage

• Advice in the organisation

• Geographic location

• Organisation of inspection trips

• Mild climate

• Helps with booking venues and locations

• Excellence in tourism

• Provides free promotional materials

• More than 8000 seats in conference venues

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An Experience that Lasts a Lifetime: Business Pilgrimage at Krishna Valley

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rishna Valley, is a peace-loving island located only 30 kms away from Lake Balaton. Looking for that special opportunity that gives you and your team a lifetime memory and the most practical and long-lasting learning? Look no further. Krishna Valley’s peaceful ambience as a place of pilgrimage, and Common Shared Values’ trainings fused together creates the one-and-only Business Pilgrimage experience. It’s 260 acres of land-which is also home to a cultural center and biofarm-offers several attractions for your group. It is the largest eco-village in the middle of Europe, featuring multi-dimensional aspects of sustainability in regards to environmental, economic and social areas.

CONTACT INFORMATION Zoltan Hosszu

Leadership Mentor M +36306302578 E zoltan.hosszu@ commonsharedvalues.com Common Shared Values Leadership Mentoring 23 Csepregi utca, Somogyvamos, Hungary, H-8699 www.businesspilgrimage.com Facebook: /ZoltanHosszuPage LinkedIn: /in/zoltanhosszucsv Skype: zoltanhosszucsv

Hosszu Zoltan is an amazing trainer, leader and role model to look up to! I was learning from him how to develop a successful organization, lead a team, and what are the most important pillars of sustainable development to implement in any community. Under his guidance I started a non-profit organization working intensely on sustainable development in Croatia, collaborating with all ministries, local governments, UN, WHO, etc. — Filip Brničević, CEO, O.A.ZA., Croatia

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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hosszu two years ago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on his return to Hungary from India. I was clearly inspired by the leadership he has provided in developing a sustainable community. Almost immediately, I decided to travel to visit the community and what I saw was truly amazing-high standards of ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’. Mr. Zoltan has a lot to offer to the world. People all over the world must take advantage of the huge potential he carries and consult him on the development of similar sustainable communities-the best way to conquer shortages in the world.— T. V. Krishnan, Director, Green Valley Automobiles LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The valley’s 260 hectares comprise a Botanical garden, themed paths, pilgrim’s path, 14 very well orchestrated special gardens, temple and cultural centre, the one-and-only European cow protection centre, forests, certi ed organic vegetable gardens & fruit orchards.

• Hosting a 6000 people cultural show every year, Krishna Valley’s staff has the experience in organising events from simple tours to elaborate festivals.

The program includes a presentation on Indian culture, traditions and the 5000-year-old Vedic literature, a special musical performance and a guided tour of Krishna-Valley.

There are 16 rooms with 2 beds each in 4 star apartments on site and plenty of places in a 4 star hotel, only 30 minutes driving from Krishna Valley. The Radhé Resort & Syám Meditation and Wellness Center is located in the heart of the Somogy-Hills.

The visit to Krishna Valley can be arranged as a drop-in-visit, a day-trip, or overnight program from Budapest, Vienna.

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• In cooperation with Common Shared Values, a corporate training, personal growth and leadership development firm, Krishna Valley offers a unique training experience for corporates, organisations and leaders from around the world to develop values based thinking in every individual. Zoltan Hosszu, Leadership Mentor, Founder & Istvan Gori, IT and Marketing Director, of Common Shared Values Leadership Mentoring conduct/help conduct these activities for groups.

• There are designated areas in Krishna Valley for conducting festivals and vedic weddings. Up to 200-350 people can be hosted at a time for a meal.

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Berlin

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erlin is a pulsating creative metropolis in which exciting ideas are developed and new trends are set. As a top ICCA destination Berlin offers visitors not only Europe’s most modern hotel landscape but also numerous event venues for every occasion.

As an incentive destination, Berlin has a wide range of extraordinary incentives that are suitable for both small team events and large enterprises.

We operated the Asian Paints group to Berlin. It was a group of 1000 passengers in batches of 200 each. Our clients really enjoyed their stay in Berlin along with the attractions like the Berlin TV Tower, Babelsberg Film Park, the Tank experience etc. The main gala event for all the groups was also conducted in Berlin. Overall it was a wonderful experience & we will surely recommend Berlin as a destination for many more groups in the future. — Kushal Dave, Manager–MICE, Thomas Cook India Limited

CONTACT INFORMATION Katharina Waschke

Marketing Manager Conventions India T +49 30 264748-495 F +49 30 264748-965 E Katharina.Waschke@visitBerlin.de Berlin Tourismus & Kongress Gmbh visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office 10785 Berlin Germany convention.visitBerlin.com convention@visitBerlin.de Service +49 30 26 47 48 400 Twitter: @berlinmeetings

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1. Trabi-Kolonne Berlin © visitberlin, Photo: East Car Tours GmbH & Co KG 4. © visitberlin, Photo: Volker Barthmann 7. Das Restaurant Aigner Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin © visitberlin, Photo: AIGNER, Gendarmenmarkt

5. Brandenburger Tor © visitBerlin, Photo: Wolfgang Scho 8. Das Restaurant Aigner Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin © visitberlin, Photo: AIGNER, Gendarmenmarkt

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Berlin is the ideal location for successful incentives and events! With an exceptional range of exclusive event venues and more than 139,000 hotel beds, the city offers something for every one. International hotel brands as well as privately owned luxury hotels combined with numerous event locations give you a great variety of options to find the perfect venue for your event.

The visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office is dedicated to make your event and incentive a success in Berlin! A selection of our services include:

Meeting at a former swimming bath or train station, a gala dinner at a museum after closing hours, lunch high in the sky with a 360° view over the city, modern, historical, industrial or high class venues–there is nothing that you cannot find in Berlin!

• Hotel room block & event location reservation.

The international trend-setting atmosphere marked by change and innovation, sets a great frame for a variety of different incentives in Berlin.

We make it easy to find the perfect partners in the city with our Meeting Guide Berlin online. Many incentives, venues and hotels are just a click away! meetingguide.berlin/en EXPERIENTIAL

• Expert partner contacts for incentives in Berlin.

• Expert partner contacts for hotels, event locations and local service providers.

• Organization and support for site inspections in Berlin.

• Official Convention Bids for Berlin.

• To find the right hotel, venue, incentive and service partners–such as agencies, catering and technology companies, suppliers or mobility partners–for your event in the German capital, refer to BCO’s updated Meeting Guide Berlin at meetingguide.berlin/en

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rand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, was established by the Travel Promotion Act as the nation’s first public-private partnership to promote the United States as a premier travel destination and to communicate U.S. visa and entry policies and procedures to worldwide travelers. The organization’s mission is to increase international visitation to the USA in order to fuel the U.S. economy and enhance the image of the United States worldwide.

CONTACT INFORMATION Bhavika Jariwala

Director – Travel Trade T +91 022 26731108 E bjariwala@sarthaglobal.com

Brand USA 306, Morya Estate, Opp. Infinity Mall New Link Road, Andheri (West) Mumbai- 400053 India www.gousa.in

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• The United States is the ultimate destination for MICE travel. It’s a land of diverse, multi-dimensional appeal–magnificent physical beauty, iconic landmarks, vibrant urban centers and rich, authentic experiences steeped in an array of local cultures–all within easy access, from one coast to the other.

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, provides the information and the tools to visitors by offering inspirational content to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five territories; and to promote tourism to, through and beyond the gateway cities.

• The MICE visitors can discover the USA where experiences will enchant, inspire, educate, surprise and delight them in wide-open spaces and unforgettable landscapes. They just need to stretch their mind as they explore the cities, cuisines, cultures and art to come away infinitely richer.

• MICE travel typically combines business and recreational activities, especially for long-haul destinations. In the USA, business travellers appreciate state-of-the-art venues and facilities where they can tap into and leverage the world’s best technology.

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It assists MICE planners by: • Connecting them to the local suppliers and Convention & Visitors Bureaus.

• Assisting with destination specific information.

• Providing Hi-resolution destination images.

• Providing recommendations on activities and attractions.

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hiladelphia–the Birthplace of the United States and 2nd largest city on the East Coast–is a vibrant, safe, and affordable destination halfway between New York and Washington. America’s first World Heritage City, Philadelphia is home to 67 National Historical Landmarks, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and some of the USA’s largest art collections. The city’s walkable and lively downtown welcomes visitors with its eclectic mix of modern and historic architecture, worldfamous universities, unique event venues, arts and culture, tax-free shopping, and 2,500+ restaurants.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Poonam Makhija

Director, Business Development M +91 98100 67230 E poonam.makhija@sarthaindia.com

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau 261 (First Floor) Lane 5 Westend Marg, Said-Ul-Ajaib New Delhi 110030 INDIA www.discoverphl.com

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• Pennsylvania Convention Center: Surrounded by more than 11,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia’s walkable Center City, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is the 14th largest free-standing facility in the nation and has the capacity to host larger trade shows or two conventions simultaneously.

• The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (PHLCVB) award winning Convention Services department is eager to assist MICE clients in the planning efforts from beginning to the end, from designing leisure time activities and spousal programs, to exciting receptions and dinners, ensuring that your Philadelphia experience will be a successful and profitable one.

• National Constitution Center: Located in the heart of Independence National Historical Park, this interactive museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution provides stunning event space for groups of 30 to 3000.

• XFINITY LIVE: This entertainment center offers indoor and outdoor event spaces for groups of 20 to 5,000 guests. It is located 15 minutes south of the Center City next to Philadelphia’s famous sport venues.

• Philadelphia Museum of Art: As one of the largest art museums in the U.S.housing more than 227,000 art objects, this grand building can accommodate seated dinners for 480 guests and receptions for 1,200 guests.

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• MICE clients are encouraged to use the Digital Services Kit at discover PHL.com/dsk as a toolbox for all event resources, from city logistics to venues and suppliers to multimedia.

• The PHLCVB offers three specialized business development divisions that provides clients with additional support when planning events in the life sciences, diversity, and sports sectors.

• MICE clients can take advantage of PHLCVB’s attendance and event promotion tools, including electronic communications such as social media, microsites, HTML email templates and more.

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he Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) attracts visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. The LVCVA also manages the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. Las Vegas has approximately 150,000 guest rooms and 10.8 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space. Las Vegas has evolved tremendously in recent years, and continues to capture the world’s imagination.

Beyond the 24-hour-a-day casino excitement are some of the best restaurants, most unique entertainment, world-class events, premier shopping and fantastic golf–not to mention the greatest variety of meetings venues and accommodations in the world.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Poonam Makhija Account Director

M +91 98100 67230 E pmakhija@visitlasvegas.com

Sartha Global Marketing LLP 261 (First Floor) Lane 5 Westend Marg, Said-Ul-Ajaib New Delhi 110030 INDIA www.visitlasvegas.com

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MICE CAPABILITIES • In terms of accommodation, with more than 150,000 rooms, Las Vegas offers the best group value proposition in the world. Also, with over 236,000 resort industry employees, the city’s resorts host 21,000+ meetings, conventions and incentive programs annually. Also, the warm, dry climate is attractive for meetings throughout the year with 320 days of sunshine.

• The attractiveness of Las Vegas generates strong attendance with the attendee size ranging from 10 to over 150,000 for meetings.

On average, attendance increases 8-percent when conventions rotate into Las Vegas.

Research also shows that attendees spend more time in meetings and on the trade show floor when programs are held in Las Vegas.

• The Convention Centres in Las Vegas have more than 11-million square feet of exhibit and meeting space and are home to three of the country’s 10 largest convention venues. Where the Mandalay Bay Convention Center holds 2.0M sf, Sands Expo and Convention Center has 1.7M sf, the Las Vegas Convention Center holds 2.2 M sf and additional venues with over 5.1M sf of exhibit space.

• Las Vegas has over 900 inbound and outbound flights per day with 130+ flights to U.S. and international cities, with nonstop service.

McCarran International Airport is conveniently located a short driving distance from the Convention Centres and The Strip. In many cases, the proximity of Las Vegas hotels eliminates the need for transportation as delegates can walk to many destinations. When transportation is required, Las Vegas offers myriad options including bus, taxi, shuttles and the country’s first automated monorail.

• There are few other cities in the world that can boast as wide an array of dining options as that can be found in Las Vegas, from all-you-caneat buffets to some of the finest restaurants in the world. As a result, Las Vegas has options for every culinary taste.

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SERVICES • Assists with familiarization tours, convention/ trade show planning services.

• Lead distribution.

• Help with the site-inspection arrangements and collateral materials, guides and maps.

• Local supplier coordination and registration staffing.

• Attendance promotion and maintaining the calendar of events and shows.

• Destination research and promotion.

• Facility and sales contact information.

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