Study Reveals Key Global Aviation Trends

Study Reveals Key Global Aviation Trends As metropolitan economies expand their global reach through trade and investment, international aviation plays a pivotal role: the movement of people across national borders... Read more >> DoubleTree Branches out in London DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of the seventh London property to join its hotel brand. DoubleTree by Hilton London – Marble Arch, is located in the heart of London, close to Marble Arch station, Oxford Street, Edgware Road, Selfridges, Bond Street and Hyde Park... Read more >> Starwood Continues Latin American Efforts Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Trinity Investments, LLC and Terra Investments S.R.L.C.V. today announced the debut of the first Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City with the opening of Le Méridien Mexico City... Read more >> PSAV Showcasing 'Paperless Meetings' at EIBTM Industry professionals attending the 2012 EIBTM convention in Barcelona next month will have the opportunity to learn how "Paperless Meetings" can lead to effective "green” events. PSAV will be at Stand N250, November 27 to 29... Read more >> Scotland Mesmerized by the cityscape views from atop Edinburgh’s monument-rich Calton Hill, I recalled Mary Todd Lincoln’s 1869 letter stating, “Beautiful, glorious Scotland has spoilt me for every other country!” I heartily agree with Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, whose husband’s statue stands sentinel in the nearby Old Calton Cemetery... Read more >> India From cutting-edge business parks that mirror those in Silicon Valley to palaces, forts and monuments that reflect the past glory of maharajas and Mughals, India provides a study in contrasts. The world’s seventh-largest country in area and second-largest in population, with more than 1.2 billion people, it is a land of extremes not only in wealth and poverty but in geography as well... Read more >> Korea In 1392, at the start of the prolific Joseon Dynasty, Korea’s king ordered his royal court to find the perfect location in which to situate the country’s new capital. The royal delegation settled upon Seoul, determining it was the only place on the entire Korean peninsula with enough energy to house a royal kingdom. Little did the royal advisors realize just how prophetic their declaration would be, and how long-lasting that excitement would endure... Read more >> Do you plan international meetings? To receive Meetings Focus International, update your profile indicating where your international meetings are held. Find Destinations and Meeting Facilities by International Region To get started, click the map to the left. From there you can narrow your search to the Continent, Country, Region, or the specific area you want to view. You can then search meeting Facilities, articles, and vital destination information to plan your next program. Australia/South Pacific • Europe • Middle East • Africa • Asia North America • Central America • South America International DMCs Are Key If you’re a meeting planning veteran, organizing a conference in the friendly confines of North America is a relative snap compared to crossing oceans and bridging what can be wide cultural gulfs. A sterling example is dealing with international DMCs (destination management companies), which can make the difference between a stress-free, enjoyable event and an unmitigated disaster of global proportions. “I always say it is a must [to hire a DMC] when you’re going to a country other than your own,” says Charles Massey, founder and president of SYNAXIS Meetings & Events and an international meeting planning expert... Read more >> Site Scene The new waterfront Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi offers more than 220 guest rooms and is part of an integrated lodging, marina and shopping destination. The ballroom has a capacity of 550 for cocktail receptions or 320 for a banquet.... Read more >> Close Up: Bogota It may have a historic heart, but Bogota’s sights are set clearly on the future. With a slew of international hotel brands debuting and a revamped airport and new convention center in the works, Colombia’s capital has been added to more planner calendars than ever before. ... Read more >> Subscribe Today! Keep ahead of the game with our Meetings Focus magazines, with info and insights that you can’t afford to miss: Handy planning info on new and expanded properties, unique facilities and amazing group activities Tips and trends that give you an edge in the world of meeting planning Updates on programs and packages that will directly help your client’s or company’s bottom line Now available in digital, subscribe today. Be on the lookout for future international coverage, as we plan to shine the meetings spotlight on South Africa, New Zealand and other hot global locales—plus offer insights on European incentive travel, global F&B and Emerging Destinations around the world. October 26, 2012 Hyun-Ae Lee Managing Director Aju Incentive Tours Seoul What are some of your favorite venues for events in Korea? There are so many great venues in Seoul. Right now, we’re seeing a lot of interest in the new Marina Club, which opened along the Han River last year as part of the Miracle on the Han River development. This all-glass building has amazing views of the river and banquet capabilities of up to 200 guests. Also, it is a working marina so yacht rentals are available... Read more >> Anna Vorobyeva Ritz-Carlton, Moscow Moscow, Russia What are your bar/nightclub recommendations? The award-winning O2 Lounge offers breathtaking views of Red Square and the Kremlin – a place to see and be seen. Relaxed rooftop lounge and bar during the day, the venue turns into the upbeat trendy place at night. Restaurant, bar, dance club, and a terrific summer terrace - Soho Rooms is a unique combination of fun, glamour, taste and style. A true showcase of Moscow's rich and famous scene. Bar on the ground floor and a fashion boutique by Denis Simachev on the first floor, Simachev Bar is a small but cozy place for people who appreciate fashion and style.... Read more >> View All Insights >>