Former Director General of Marketing and Communications, CNTA is Speaking at WTM-ChinaContact Conference on Bilateral Tourism Relations with China this November 6th

(PRWEB) October 4, 2006

The upcoming WTM-ChinaContact conference on bilateral tourism relations with China, Chinathe future of Travel is gearing up to be the most comprehensive collection of knowledge and expertise on Chinas tourism sector ever assembled outside China.

A keynote speaker and chairperson of the session on bilateral tourism, Mrs. Shen Hui Rong, has until recently held the position of Marketing & Communications Director General at China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) in Beijing. For over 27 years, Mrs. Shen played key roles in Chinas rapidly developing tourism industry. She implemented Chinas recovery program post-SARS and has negotiated tourism agreements, known as ADS, with overseas destinations. Her work in this area earned her the nickname Ms. ADS.

We have asked Mrs. Shen about Chinas approach to outbound tourism and the role they see it playing in overall economic growth and social benefit to China.

When asked about the future potential of outbound tourism from China, Shen Hui Rong has told us “As usual when something is big in China, the numbers mentioned are staggering. The World Tourism Organization forecasts that China will become the worlds fourth-largest source of outbound tourists by 2020 with more than 100 million departures each year. Outbound travel from China jumped 50-fold in 20 years. In 1997, when the first batch of ADS destinations were approved including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, only 5.32 million trips were made. The number became 16.6 million in 2002, 20.22 million in 2003 despite the SARS epidemic, 28.85 million in 2004 and 31 million in 2005. It is expected that 2006 will still see 34 million overseas trips (10% increase). China has already replaced Japan as Asias number one outbound travel market.”

According to the survey released in the Annual Report of China Outbound Tourism Development 2005, white collar and company managerial staff are the main source of outbound travel, making up half of the market. This is especially the case in Beijing and Shanghai. 80% outbound travellers are aged between 18-50 with high education. 45% of outbound travellers are from three-member families while couples or singles comprise 30%.

The cost of staying/eating in the UK and Europe is quite high. While this is a factor in people’s travel choices, at present the visa issue is still the major barrier for Chinese travellers to Europe. Since last July EU nations carried out a stricter visa policy for Chinese tourists and as a result the number of Chinese tourists to Europe has not increased by much.

At present, the most popular tours to Europe are:

14 days trip to Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy and Holland; 12 days trip to Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican and Austria; 9 days trip to Switzerland, Finland and Belgium or Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

11 days trip to Spain and Portugal; 9 days trip to Nordic countries are the most aspirational products.

Most of the tours are city based if they travel to long-haul destinations but some Chinese golfers like to go to St. Andrews, which is included in tour packages.

Bilateral agreements and cooperation will enhance two-way traffic. The more people travel between two countries, the better understanding each other will attain. This will reduce the differences and cultural gap to further develop friendship between the two peoples.

World Travel Market is an important annual global travel trade exhibition organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, a leader in travel related fairs around the world. This is the first time that WTM is holding a full day conference on Chinas tourism industry. It is cooperating with ChinaContact to produce a high quality event with rich content, high quality speakers and fantastic networking opportunities. It is to be the first time that the theme of bilateral tourism development with China is discussed and analyzed at senior level in Europe. As Chinas tourism sector continues to overwhelm expectations to grow faster than its economy, this topic will remain a hot issue for many years to come. Chinathe future of Travel will continually update the international travel community on the dynamic pace of change in China and the ways that companies and destinations can benefit from this astounding destination / market.

ChinaContact is a dedicated market entry specialist for Chinas tourism sector, involved in consulting, investments, luxury destination marketing and public relations, events management and conference productions.

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Former Director General of Marketing and Communications, CNTA is Speaking at WTM-ChinaContact Conference on Bilateral Tourism Relations with China this November 6th

Patients Beyond Borders: Turkey Edition to be launched at Chicago Medical Tourism Conference

Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) February 18, 2010

Healthy Travel Media, publishers of the Patients Beyond Borders series on medical tourism, is pleased to announce its participation in the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce (TACCI-Midwest) 2nd Annual Chicago Medical Tourism Conference to be held March 12 – 13, 2010, in Chicago. This years conference, entitled Globalization and Model Partnership in Healthcare: United States and Turkey, is sponsored by Turkish Airlines, the Turkish Accredited Hospitals Association, and GE Healthcare. The event will feature special presentations, exhibits and performances throughout the two-day event.

The venue will also serve as the official North American launch of the Patients Beyond Borders: Turkey Edition. “Turkey now has 36 JCI-accredited hospitals, more than any other country in the world, says Josef Woodman, author of Patients Beyond Borders. “Turkeys superior healthcare infrastructure, relatively short flying times, and breathtaking beauty are attracting an estimated 200,000 medical tourists each year from the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

Woodman will also be a featured panelist at the conference and will join notable guests from Joint Commission International, Deloitte Consulting, and others to address Globalization of Healthcare and Medical Tourism Practices in Turkey.

“We are gratified to see so many important speakers, sponsors and other participants helping Americans better understand their healthcare choices in Turkey, says Dr. Sevil Kutay, President of TACCI-Midwest. We have received an even greater response to this years conference and are encouraging everyone to register early to assure their participation, as seating is limited.

Turkish Airlines will again be a major sponsor for this event and continues to support medical tourism by offering deep discounts to the region. “Turkish Airlines will be offering a 25 percent discount for any patient, and up to two companions, who travel to Turkey for medical treatment, says Dr. Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines. “We believe Turkey offers high quality healthcare in world-class facilities at a fraction of the cost over the US and other popular destinations. We feel helping to reduce travel costs will bring even greater savings and incentive for the international patient traveling to Turkey.

About Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI) – Midwest

TACCI-Midwest was founded in 2006 to provide its members with a wide range of services targeted at promoting bilateral trade, investments, commercial relations, and joint ventures between the United States and Turkey. To find out more about this years Medical Tourism Conference or to register, please visit: http://medicaltourisminturkey.org/

TACCI Midwest

333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 932

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel: +1 312 276.5171

Fax: +1 312 276.5181

Email: info(at)tacci-midwest(dot)org

Web: http://tacci-midwest.org

About Healthy Travel Media

Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, ebooks, and online information on medical, health, and wellness travel. Its flagship international title, Patients Beyond Borders, now in its Second Edition, is the leading consumer reference guide for medical tourism and is filled with authoritative, accessible advice. Specialized editions have been published for Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey. The Patients Beyond Borders series is available through booksellers everywhere and is distributed to the retail trade by Publishers Group West.

For more information or media queries, please contact:

Judy Orchard

Tel: +1 919 545.0668

Email: jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com

Web: http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com

Qualified members of the media are invited to request a review copy; please contact jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com.

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GoQuo Sponsors TRAVELtech Australia: Asia Pacific"s Leading Online Marketing and Distribution Conference

(PRWEB) June 28, 2006

Aiming to play a major role in the Asia Pacific region, GoQuo sponsors Traveltech Australia 2006 – the regions leading online distribution conference.

Although it is one of the newest international technology shows, TRAVELtech Australia is the main event where dominant travel players converge in the region.

For GoQuo, participating in TRAVELtech Australia 2006 is a conscious, deliberate and strategic move as GoQuo seeks to expand into new markets and build its portfolio of international clients.

Anderson Dy, GoQuos Head of Sales and Marketing, predicts that intern-continental and inter-regional passenger traffic and tourism in that region will expand exponentially over the next two decades. Using the extensive market research conducted by GoQuo to analyse the trends, patterns and movements in the travel industry, Anderson Dy argues: We simply cannot ignore the critical developments that are happening in the Asia-Pacific region (A-Pr). Buckling under international competitive pressures, more countries in the region have begun adopting progressively liberal policies in regard to passenger travel, opening previously closed markets to open competition. The dramatic increase of global trade with China is providing further impetus to this transformation. As travel restrictions in China are lifted and as more wealth is created in China due to the remarkable increase in foreign direct investments into the country, a rising number of Chinese have begun spending their new found wealth in travel. Technology not only has to be engineered to accommodate the massive number of potential travellers but also technology has to be flexible and innovative enough to accommodate the new and specific demands of the Chinese and of the Asia-Pacific travel company or traveller. As GoQuos bespoke products have been engineered to an extremely high level of sophistication and flexibility, we are not afraid to respond to this challenge.

The passenger traffic is not contained within the region as the regions exotic sites and offers continually temp travellers from across the globe. Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore have consistently topped polls for long-haul destinations among travellers. Cosmopolitan cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul, the off-beaten-track cities like Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Vientienne, Phnom Penh and Chang Mai and Oz-NZ favourites like Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington and Auckland are all set to be the next travel hotspots of the coming decade.

GoQuos Managing Director, Ron Ramanan points out: Although the region has suffered a set back in the past 3 years due the international issues like terrorism and the avian flu, the region is making a spectacular comeback. With a cumulative regional population surpassing 1.8 billion, the importance of this market cannot be denied. And with the recently liberalised skies spurring a dramatic growth in regional carriers, the region is considered the most dynamic and most competitive in the world. We need to be there to capitalise on these developments and provide the necessary technology solutions to this emerging market.

With a theme of Power to the People, TRAVELtech Australia 2006 will be held in Sydney on the 22nd of August. For more information, please access:

www traveltechasiapacific com/traveltech

About GoQuo:

At the forefront of travel technology, GoQuo is one of the most dynamic and established software solution providers in the UK. Headquartered in London, GoQuo products are used by UK, US and Australian clients in having a more dynamic presence on the online market place, assisting companies in their market expansion and optimising their efficiency through robust and cost-effective technology solutions. For more info please visit www goquo com.

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Aerospace Supplier eXchange Returns with More Exciting Conference Topics and Larger Exhibition Displays at the New Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Singapore (PRWEB) April 26, 2010

Aerospace Supplier eXchange (ASX) 2011, the Premier Aerospace Supplier Event in Asia, will once again deliver a comprehensive showcase of the latest technologies and solutions available in the global marketplace at one platform, to meet the rising demands of both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) from Asia and beyond.

ASX, which is jointly organised by the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), or the AAIS, and IIR Exhibitions, is a biennial exhibition and conference that features the 3rd and 4th tier suppliers who service the vibrant Aerospace Industry.

After the resounding success of the inaugural event in 2009, ASX 2011 will be moving to a larger venue at the new state-of-the-art Exhibition and Convention Centre at the Marina Bay Sands from 27-29 April 2011. For its 2nd staging, the show targets to achieve a much larger showcase featuring over 130 exhibiting companies from more than 10 countries around the world.

The events wide range of exhibitors which hail from renowned international companies and brand names from the industry have chosen the ASX as their gateway for entry into lucrative Asian markets. ASX 2011 is expecting participation from key industry players at the international pavilions, namely China, Malaysia, India, Jamaica, United Kingdom and Mexico.

Companies that participated at ASX 2009 were able to fruitfully reach out to their local and regional clients. This year, the Singapore Pavilion is expected to stage an even stronger presence with the return of Chin Yee Engineering, Raycom Aerospace Pte Ltd & Singapore Epson Industrial Pte Ltd, and new companies like Dassault Systemes Singapore Pte Ltd who have already confirmed their exhibition space.

Exhibitors and visitors alike found ASX 2009 to be an excellent sourcing ground and networking platform for the thriving aerospace manufacturing market in this region. We are very pleased with the enthusiastic response as many participants have made plans to be back again for ASX 2011. At IIR Exhibitions, we see immense potential in ASX 2011 and we aim to bring a larger number of international participants for next years event. said Rosalind Ng, Managing Director of IIR Exhibitions.

The recent economic and industry recovery has driven exhibitors to make a strong return to ASX in 2011. According to the latest study by AeroStrategy Limited, the MRO growth in the Asia-Pacific will rise at a CAGR of at least 5.1%. Other statistics show aerospace manufacturing in the region will continue to boom in the coming years. Singapore leads the pack, having experienced up to 13% CAGR in MRO since 1990, and similar double-digit growth in manufacturing in the same period.

It is important for companies to position themselves well in order to capitalise on the upturn, and leveraging on platforms such as the ASX will allow aerospace suppliers to effectively showcase their best to global aerospace buyers. The ASX aims to support this growing base of local aerospace-supporting companies by providing a focused, international business-to-business event that brings relevant trade buyers together for possible business partnerships and networking opportunities, said Dr Aloysius Tay, Chief Executive, AAIS.

Further, it is also important for us to engage foreign suppliers to exhibit at the ASX, so as to enhance our offerings in the region. This diversity will allow Singapore to maintain our reach and our status as the MRO hub of choice in the region, added Dr Tay.

An integral part of the Exhibition, the ASX 2011 high-level conference that will take place on the first 2 days of the exhibition, will give detailed perspectives and valuable information to industry professionals on key topics such as growth in aircraft manufacturing activities in the region, supplier management and policies, R&D and safety in the growing aerospace market, which would focus primarily on the needs of senior managers as well as operations and technical managers and planners.

ASX also sees prominent presence and support from well-regarded industry associations and relevant organisations such as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore Economic Development Board, International Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, SPRING Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board.

For more details on ASX 2011, visit http://www.AeroSupplierX.com.

About the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) – AAIS

The Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) or “AAIS”, a non-profit organisation, is a leading industry association for the Aerospace Industry in Singapore that represents companies from the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector, Aerospace Manufacturing sector, Research and Development / Training sectors and suppliers for civil air transport and aerospace defence. The AAIS endeavours to provide leadership by facilitating strategies in innovation competitiveness, technical standards and accreditation. It also serves as a forum for members to discuss and elevate relevant issues to policy-makers and stakeholders.

Within the AAIS, the AAIS AeroResource Centre focuses on building industry and manpower development capabilities, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the aerospace industries and the capabilities of aerospace suppliers. It is the one-stop avenue for the aerospace industrys growth needs and a launch pad for suppliers to establish themselves in the industry and overseas growth markets. Please visit http://www.aais.org.sg for more information and news about AAIS.

About IIR Exhibitions Pte Ltd

IIR Exhibitions is part of Informa Plc, one of the worlds leading international providers of specialist information for the academic and scientific, professional and commercial business communities. A U.K. based Company, Informa is ranked among the FTSE-250 list with a global network of 150 offices in more than 45 countries employing over 9,500 staff around the world.

The group produces 12,000 events and training courses, 45,000 book titles, and over 2,000 subscription-based information services including academic journals, magazines, newsletters, real-time information and news services, unparalleled performance improvement solutions, and hundreds of exceptional brands in 80 countries. IIR serves many industry sectors including aviation, agriculture, energy, commodities, education, environment, electrical & electronics, entertainment & leisure, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, food, lifestyle, life sciences, maritime, medical, real estate, printing, publishing, telecommunications, safety, security and transport, etc.

Besides IIR, Informa also owns some of the world’s biggest information brands, including Datamonitor, Euroforum, IBC, ICBI, Taylor & Francis, Forum, Informa Global Market, and Lloyd’s List, to name a few. For more information, please visit http://www.iirx.com.sg / http://www.informa.com.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Melissa Koh (Ms)

Corporate Communications

Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)

Tel: +65 6787 5227

E-mail: melissa(at)aais.org(dot)sg

Mr. Amarpal Singh (Ace)

Marketing Manager

DID: +65 6319 2651

Tel: +65 6319 2668

E-mail: amarpal.singh(at)iirx.com(dot)sg

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Aerospace Supplier eXchange Returns with More Exciting Conference Topics and Larger Exhibition Displays at the New Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Patients Beyond Borders

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, has been selected to moderate a panel discussion during the General Session of the Well-Being and Medical Travel Conference on Thursday, June 21st, 11:15 AM 11:45 AM, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The session, entitled “Destinations Specializing in Global Care,” will feature renowned global medical travel experts: Dr. Mary Wong, CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council; Phil Sung, Deputy Director with the Korea Tourism Organization; Peggy Peterka, Marketing Manager with the Tourism Authority of Thailand; and Annice Park, Director of the Seoul National University Hospital USA Office.

Hundreds of participants from around the globe are expected to attend the event, including key representatives from medical facilities, clinics, spa/wellness facilities, insurance companies, tourist boards, travel agencies, and travel providers. The conference, sponsored by Well-Being Travel and Travel Market Report, will place medical representatives face-to-face with established travel sellers who already have clients traveling around the world on health-related spa and wellness trips.

Woodman will also deliver a session entitled Consumerism of the International Patient Experience and Opportunities for the Travel Sector, slated for Thursday, June 21st, which will explore how the rise of new technology-driven consumer models in finance, shopping, and travel have spawned new behaviors in healthcare. While online appointment bookings and physician consultations are fast becoming commonplace, it’s only the beginning, says Woodman. The merging of medical and travel experiences through the increased popularity of discounted offerings and custom packages for medical procedures and wellness programs is quickly becoming the new face of medical tourism.

As the author of Patients Beyond Borders, Woodman spent more than six years touring 150 medical facilities in 30 countries, researching contemporary medical tourism. The cofounder of MyDailyHealth and Ventana Communications, with a pioneering background in health, wellness, and Web technology, Woodman has compiled a wealth of information about global health travel, telemedicine, and new developments in consumer and institutional medical care. He has lectured at the UCLA School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Duke Fuqua School of Business, and has chaired and keynoted conferences on medical tourism and global healthcare in 14 countries. Woodman has emerged as an outspoken advocate of global consumer healthcare and medical travel.

About Well-Being Travel

Well-Being Travel is part of the American Marketing Group family of companies. American Marketing Group now has 19 brands, and TRAVELSAVERS is in 26 countries. Well-Being Travel has also partnered with Companion Global Healthcare and leading travel agents around the world to expertly manage the medical travel needs of the healthcare consumer.

Denise Caiazzo, VP Communications

Tel: +1 845 429.7983

Email: DCaiazzo(at)travelsavers(dot0com

Web: http://www.well-beingtravel.com

About Patients Beyond Borders

Patients Beyond Borders, based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, video, online, mobile, and social networking information and applications for healthcare consumers seeking the best global options in medical care. Its flagship international title, Patients Beyond Borders, soon to be published in its Third Edition, is the worlds leading consumer reference guide for medical tourism. Country Editions, City Editions, and Facility Editions help healthcare consumers make informed choices in searching, vetting, and obtaining safe, high-quality, affordable healthcare around the world.

For more information or media queries, please contact:

Judy Orchard, communications manager

Tel: +1 919 924.0636

Email: jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com

Web: http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com

Note: Qualified members of the media are invited to request a review copy of Patients Beyond Borders: Second Edition or any other title from our library. Please contact jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com.

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