Motaz Othman, ITM

Buyers from China and other parts of the world will meet sellers and exhibitors during the three days MICE events IT&CM China that will be organized in Shanghai between 7-9 April 2010.

When professionals organize an event in one of the most dynamic cities in the world, it will attract international Exhibitors as well as International MICE Buyers, IT&CM China is the correct event for the MICE business.

After attending the past IT&CM last year and the year before, I believe that it will be a very successful event this year.

Some International exhibitors:

some international exhibitors have increased their space take up this year. These include Japan National Tourism Office, Korea Tourism Organization, Macau Government Tourist Office, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong and the Millennium and Copthorne group.

International exhibitor, Sharon Lee, Area Vice President Sales Asia Pacific of Meliá Hotels & Resorts, said, “Meliá’s comprehensive suite of properties is well-diverse to cater to different buyer needs, with each property having something unique to offer.” Grand Meliá Shanghai is the first Latino-style luxury hotel in China to be managed by a leading European hotel group. It offers scenic views of the Bund and Oriental TV Tower.

One of China’s largest private-owned hospitality group – New Century Hotels & Resorts, will also be exhibiting. The group offers MICE organisers 30 hotels across the country in key commercial and tourist cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo and Chengdu. Mr Gan, Vice President of the group, remarked, “Our Kaiyuan brand of hotels embodies standards of service that perfectly integrate oriental culture and international benchmarks.”

Other confirmed exhibitors include Dalian International Finance Conference Centre, Dragon Delight International Tours Ltd, Egyptian Embassy in China Tourism Office, Gloria Hotels, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Kempinski S.A., Korea Tourism Organization, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Marco Polo Hotels, New Century Hotels, Singapore Tourism Board, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, World Hotels, and Wyndham Hotel Group International. IT&CM China 2010 will also see local pavilions from Hangzhou, Sanya, Shanghai and Xiamen.

Who should Exhibit

IT&CM China will showcase exhibitors from these industries:

• Adventure & Incentive Travel Suppliers
• Airlines and Airline Alliances
• Airports
• Audio Visual and Technical Companies
• Coach, Car and Railway Operators
• Convention & Exhibition Venues
• Credit/Charge Card Companies
• Cruise Lines
• Destination Management Companies
• Event Management Companies & Entertainment Suppliers
• Global Distribution Systems
• Hotels & Resorts
• National/State Tourism Organisations
• Professional Conference Organisers
• Service Apartments
• Spas
• Speaker Bureaus
• Suppliers of Gifts and Premiums
• Theme Parks
• Trade Associations
• Travel Management Companies
• Trade Publications/Media
• Travel/Meeting Technology & Multimedia Companies
• Travel-related Suppliers

Who should attend

• Companies with Incentive Programmes
• Destination Management Companies
• Event Planners
• Incentive/Motivation Houses
• International Associations
• Meeting Planners
• Professional Conference Organisers
• Travel Agents Handling Incentives
• Travel Management Companies
• Trade Publications/Media

About TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd

TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd is the region’s leading travel and tourism business information and access provider, with a wide range of media products including publications, exhibitions, database management and the Internet. It is also a leading organiser and event manager of travel tradeshows in Asia, including IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia), CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific, ITS (International Travel Show) Thailand 2004 and 2005, Thailand Travel Mart (TTM) Plus 2005 and ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2010. It also publishes four titles targeted at distinct sectors of the travel trade: TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice and TTG-BTmice China. For more information on TTG Asia Media, visit www.ttgasiamedia.com

About MP International

The MP International (MPI) group of companies specialises in organising exhibitions, conferences and special events for various industries and interest groups. Established in 1987 by PICO, the group has organised and managed some 300 national, regional and international events. Headquartered in Singapore, it has established overseas offices in Shanghai and Dubai. It has been appointed to handle ITMA 2011, a mega textile machinery show spanning 100,000sqm nett, in Barcelona, Spain. For more information on MP International, visit www.mpinetwork.com

About Shanghai

The People’s Republic of China is the third largest country in the world in terms of area and the largest in terms of population. Its total area is 9.6 million sq km and its population is 1.2 billion.

China has become an important tourism destination in Asia, and the fifth large tourism country in the world. China is fast on its way to becoming a country with developed tourism, and constantly improving tourism facilities and services. It is estimated that, by 2020, China will be the world’s No. 1 tourism destination and the fourth-largest nation of tourists.
 
Currently, China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities directly under the Central Government, and 2 special administrative regions.

Shanghai, China's leading industrial and commercial city and major financial center, is located in the middle of the coast of the Chinese mainland and on the Southern shore of the Yangtze River estuary. The famous Huangpu River flows through Shanghai, which is in the possession of a host of historical scenes and sights that testify to the city's modern-time glory as a national commercial and financial center.

The policy of reform and opening up to the outside world has transformed Shanghai into a sophisticated metropolis with a well-developed network of transport and telecommunication services. It is also the only city in China to have two international airports-Hongqiao Airport and Pudong Airport, which operate direct flights to and from major cities in more than 20 countries and regions. Getting around in the city has become more convenient than ever with the completion of a series of elevated roads, major bridges, and the subway.

Shanghai has a total area of 6,340.5 sq km and a population of 14 million. At present, 60 per cent of all Fortune 500 companies have an office in Shanghai, and 60 with their Asia Pacific headquarter in Shanghai.