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Friday, 29 January 2016

Oysters across the World - Our International Destinations

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Hunting for unique meetings ideas and unusual venues?
Searching for an exceptional destination management company?
Seeking a stunning site for your next conference or meeting?
Want to know more about event suppliers in your location of choice?
Need the facts about site inspections, familiarisation trips and event support?

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Our experience, market knowledge and unrivalled contact networks are perfectly placed to deliver memorable events in superb venues across the globe.

A choice of superb worldwide destinations

The Oysters represent national tourist boards from XX excitingly diverse countries worldwide. From Europe to the Far East and beyond, the Oysters offer UK event planners and meetings specialists a stimulating new dimension in choice, flexibility, facilities, activities and costs.

To get more important info follow the links: Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, Business Events Australia, Convention Bureau Belgium, Convention Bureau Brussels and Wallonia, Business Events Canada, Overseas Convention Bureaus, UK-based event planners & UK-based event organizers.

Friday, 30 October 2015

Switzerland

Company:	Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau
Website:	www.MySwitzerland.com/meetings
Person attending:	Livio Goetz
Job title:	Manager United Kingdom and Ireland
Telephone:	020 7845 7686
Email:	livio.goetz@switzerland.com

Switzerland. meeting excellence.

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) is a national non-profit-making organization, representing the leading conference destinations, national event organizers as well as transport companies. As a central inquiry contact, SCIB offers free of charge independent assistance in planning your event in Switzerland.

SCIB is offering the following services - free of charge:

* Researching appropriate destinations & venues
* Unbiased advice & personal service
* Submitting contacts & information
* Assisting with site inspections

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Switzerland is, unreservedly, a top tier destination. For incentive qualifiers it offers an incredible variety of experiences. Its topography even has in-built marketing and promotional attributes: think ‘Peaks of Excellence’. Thanks to the short distances, your clients can play in the morning in the sun-kissed snow (all year round on one of our glaciers), have lunch on a scenic rail journey in an historic train, enjoy Swiss wine and specialties in stunning surroundings in a vineyard before sailing across an azure blue lake for dinner in a medieval castle.
Five unique and different experiences all in one day, that’s what makes Switzerland one of the most desirable incentive destinations in the world.
Switzerland is also a conference destination with a long tradition and a fine reputation. Conference organisers and participants not only benefit from this positive image and top infrastructure but also from the spectacular setting and the high quality of life. That is why Switzerland is often host to international congresses and world-famous events. The World Economic Forum in Davos, for instance, is attended by, amongst others, 35 head of states; the International Motor Show in Geneva and the Watch and Jewellery Show BASELWORLD are just a few of the many leading events which use Swiss Cities to host their events and have for many years.
Exceptionally easy access is another big selling point of this little, landlocked island in the heart of Europe. Switzerland is easy to reach from anywhere in the world thanks to extensive flight connections from its five international airports. In addition you can benefit from the lowest VAT in Europe, which is easily claimed back by companies registered outside of Switzerland.

3 things you need to know about Switzerland

80 daily flights between UK and Switzerland making it easy to get to.
Worldclass public transport system making your transfers carbon-neutral.
4 languages & 4 cultures on 16'000 sq mi making this an amazingly diverse country.

To get more important info follow the links: Las Vegas Convention Bureau, Malta Tourism Authority, Greater Miami CVB, Convention bureau New York City, Innovation Norway, Portuguese National Tourism Authority, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau & Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau.

Singapore

Company:	Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
Website:	www.mice.yoursingapore.com
Person attending:	Maria Pangoli
Job title:	Manager
Telephone:	+44 (0) 207 484 2710
Email:	maria_pangoli@stb.gov.sg

With its strategic location in Asia, Singapore serves as a hub to Asia, attracting a good cross representation of delegates across Southeast Asia, China and India. Event organisers can take advantage of the increasing interest in Asia from the international business community, and attract delegates looking to access and harness the growing opportunities in this region. Singapore also constantly strives to differentiate itself with a strong base of quality business events and programmes that complement key economic sectors which underpin Singapore’s economy. Singapore’s ongoing transformation further enhances the city’s appeal as an award-winning business destination.
The Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB), a group of the Singapore Tourism Board, has a mission to champion business travel and business events as key drivers of the tourism sector and enablers for industry growth in Singapore. It aims to establish Singapore as a dynamic business events destination where people, technology and ideas converge to create great value for customers. As the leading government agency for the business events sector in Singapore, the Bureau works with stakeholders to create, attract, and grow events.
Singapore is one of Asia’s main air, sea and telecommunications hubs with market access to some 3.3 billion people within a 7-hour flight radius. Positioned in the middle of the fast-growing and emerging Asia-Pacific markets of China, India and ASEAN, business travellers can easily convene in Singapore, with more than 100 international airlines flying to more than 240 cities in 60 countries and territories worldwide. Changi Airport was also named, for the fourth time, the World’s Best Airport at the 2013 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

3 things you need to know about Singapore

Singapore is a City-State - currently of an area of 710 km² and still expanding through land reclamation
Singapore is the leading meeting city and country in the world according to the Union of International Associations (UIA) Global Rankings
Singapore is also Asia's Top Convention City according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking

Portugal

Company:	Portuguese National Tourism Authority
Website:	www.visitportugal.com
Person attending:	António Soveral Padeira
Job title:	Director for the UK
Telephone:	020 7201 6655
Email:	antonio.padeira@turismodeportugal.pt

Portugal is a country with a rich history, traditions and heritage. With one of the oldest frontiers in Europe with a perfect blend between the ancient and the modern.

Positioned in the most western part of continental Europe it has a mild climate all year round, friendly people and great internal and international accessibilities.

MICE is one of our main Tourism Industry Products. Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal and the region of the Algarve play an important role on a diverse offer with options to suit most requirements of this demanding sector.

Easy access, fabulous venues, first class accommodation, skilled and trained professionals, and excellent value for money, Portugal will offer the perfect place for your event.

The Portuguese find great satisfaction in welcoming visitors. We take pleasure in sharing our culture, the flavors of our cuisine and wines and your clients will be able to enjoy the Portuguese culture in an ancient monument or modern slick venue, near the beach or in a top quality golf course.

Inland or in coastal areas, Portugal offer a variety of products, surroundings and activities, from our already famous greens to the still undiscovered world class surfing spots.

The Portuguese National Tourist Office in the UK will assist you in finding the best solutions for Events, being an Incentive, Product Launch or Presentation, Corporate Meeting, smaller or larger Conference.

We can assist you with:

1. Information and independent advice

2. Liaise contacts with local MICE services suppliers

3. Sales and marketing activities that are the perfect opportunity to meet with Portuguese suppliers

4. Trips to Portugal to learn more about the product or site inspections

For any queries regarding MICE market in Portugal or our promotional activities do not hesitate to contact us.

3 things you need to know about Portugal

Flying time: 2h20 from any London airport
GMT: Same as in the UK
Region: Europe – Short haul

Norway

Company:	Innovation Norway
Website:	www.visitnorway.com/en/meetings/
Person attending:	Britt Gorniok
Job title:	Project Manager Meetings
Telephone:	07827324001
Email:	britt.gorniok@innovationnorway.no

If you are looking for an event guaranteed to inspire, invigorate and re-energise, you will find Norway is a natural choice. Best of all, Norway is only two hours away!

Norway offers a wealth of exciting incentive programmes for both small and large groups, and provides itineraries with a real sense of adventure and memorable activities that will stay with participants long after they return back home. Whether dog sledding under the northern lights, golfing in the midnight sun or spotting polar bears on Svalbard, an incentive meeting in Norway never fails to impress.

Norway also boasts conference and meeting venues with nature right on their doorstep, bringing visitors closer to the great outdoors than any other destination. A great diversity of landscapes awaits, from deep fjords and rugged mountain peaks to vast snowy plateaus and a coastline dotted with thousands of islands. So wherever you choose to hold your event, you can expect a stunning backdrop

Norway is a all year-round destination with warm summer days and a temperate winter climate (not as cold as many believe, thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream), meaning you can hold your conference or event here whatever the season. The midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter will lend your event an additional, unique dimension

3 things you need to know about Norway

260 direct weekly flights from UK to Norway
Nature and activities in nature is always on your doorstep
Offers good value for money with no hidden extras.

To get more important info follow the links: Cyprus Convention Bureau, Meeting in Denmark, Convention Bureau Dubai, Finland Convention Bureau, French Convention Bureau, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong, Hungarian Convention Bureau, Israel convention bureau, Japan National Tourism Organization & Korea Convention Bureau.

New York

Company:	NYC & Company
Website:	www.nycgo.com/meetingplanners
Person attending:	Paul Black
Job title:	Senior Director - European MICE & UK Tourism
Telephone:	020 7593 1722
Email:	paulb@hillsbalfour.com

NYC & Company, the official marketing, tourism, and convention bureau for the City of New York is your one-stop shop for planning unforgettable meetings, incentives, conventions and events in New York City. We are your connection to New York City’s 102,000 hotel rooms, over 2 million square feet of event space, affordable air and ground transportation, and world-renowned dining, shopping, arts and entertainment.

A centre for media, medicine, finance and culture, New York City is home to many top US companies’ headquarters. NYC is the safest big city in America and the most accessible with more direct flights than any other city in the US. Meetings held in New York City deliver on satisfaction and attendance, often reporting record-breaking outcomes.

For your next meeting or event, Make It NYC with the people who make New York City happen.

3 things you need to know about New York

Flying time: 6-7 hours
GMT: -5 hours GMT
Region: North America

Miami

Company:	Greater Miami CVB
Website:	www.miamiandbeaches.com
Person attending:	Eve Gardiner
Job title:	Director
Telephone:	0208 877 4515
Email:	eve@firstpr.co.uk

The world's premier playground, Greater Miami offers visitors the best of all worlds -- a rare destination where the cutting edge of urban chic coexists with the beauty and splendour of a tropical paradise. Great year-round weather, top-ranked beaches and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay are the backdrops for a cosmopolitan metropolis, pulsing with the rhythms of its diverse population. Boasting a vibrant arts and cultural landscape, renowned night life scene and world-class dining and entertainment, Miami draws an eclectic mix of visitors from sizzling celebrities to frolicking families seeking fun in the sun.

Located a few degrees above the Tropic of Cancer, Miami comprises a network of barrier islands, coral rock and mangrove swamps, connected by man made additions of soaring bridges, stately causeways and panoramic roads. Miles and miles of white sand beaches hug the coastline, while the waters of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and tranquil Biscayne Bay gently envelop the city.

To the south and west, Everglades National Park, the third largest in the U.S. National Park System, is an unique 1.5 million-acre eco-system of sawgrass prairies, mangrove swamps, subtropical jungle and the warm waters of Florida Bay. Nearby, the primarily underwater Biscayne National Park is teeming with sea life and plants, and features living coral reefs as well as the longest stretch of mangrove forest left on Florida's east coast within its 173,000 acres.

With an unparalleled mix of ethnic and cultural groups spread throughout the sprawling city's environs, Miami offers visitors a new perspective on every corner; a mélange of images, sounds and tastes that range from the familiar to the exotic. A live and let live philosophy prevails, an essential attitude in a large city with so many different points of view. Visitors instantly pick up on the local laid-back mood; and stress melts away upon arrival at Miami International Airport, a short drive to most major destinations, hotels and motels.

3 things you need to know about Miami

Flying time: 8.5 hours flying from London
GMT: +/- - 5hrs
Region: North America – Long haul (you will be allocated your