MACAU GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICE has released a 41-page incentive guide outlining themed events, unique venues and DMC contacts.

THAILAND CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION BUREAU and PATTAYA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which awards the destination ‘MICE City’ status.

The 50-year-old PATA ANNUAL CONFERENCE will make a comeback in 2011. Last year the event was replaced by the PATA CEO Challenge, which focused heavily on climate change.

Construction has begun on the Singapore Pavilion at the WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI China. 

Passengers making a stopover at SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT in Bangkok can now sign up for a short tour of the city and its surrounds without having to apply for a visa. Prices range from US$29 to US$58 per person.

KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE has extended its ‘We Have a Deal for You’ campaign to include two new components – the Conventions Value-Add programme and the Exhibitions Loyalty programme.

DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL (DWC) – the 140 sq km aviation city under construction in southwest Dubai – will open its first phase when DWC-Al Maktoum International Airport opens in June 2010.