5 Things to Look Forward in #micecon2013
Monday, March 04, 2013
Two days to go before Davao
becomes the hub where tourism industry players all over the country gather.
I am talking about the
upcoming MICECON 2013, March 6-9, 2013, SMX Lanang, Davao City – the third year
this event will be held. So far, this is one of the most important events in
the tourism industry, in particular to the MICE Industry.
Even if MICE is a
commonplace word all over Asia Pacific, in the country only few people know and
understand what MICE is all about.
For newbies, here are 5
things that you can look forward to in MICECON 2013:
1.
Pre-Conference Activities
This one is a must
attend for newbies. This year they are calling the Pre-Conference Activities
the Davao Adventure Challenge - it
is an activity where intellectual
and physical capabilities are a must. Best of all, you learn tourism spots in
Davao while playing the game.
2. The Daily Dress Motif
One thing you will be
amazed in this event is the daily dress motif that delegates have to wear.
This makes the event colourful, and why not this is a tourism event where glitz
and glamour is the order of the day.
This MICECON 2013 the following thematic
dress are required: 1st day: Galactic Explosion (Silver, Gold,
Bronze fabric), 2nd day: Convergence (Mosaic or splash of colors), and
3rd day: Breaking Borders (All White Business Attire).
3.
Hotel Tours and Food
Every
lunch and special activities are being sponsored by hotels. Delegates get to
enjoy the silent competition among sponsoring hotels as they strive to show
their best foot forward in courting the MICE players. And yes, delegates are
brought to the hotels sponsoring the meals.
4.
The Conference Speakers
All speakers are
experts and practitioners. The insights you can generate can propel you to
start your own ideation on what action to take as a MICE player. Expect a lot
of Wow and Aha moments while listening to these speakers.
Every MICECON, this
is the best thing that I enjoy as a MICE Delegate. I am very sure you will too.
5.
New Friends and Business Partners
All
delegates are MICE and Tourism players - I am very sure you will find a lot of
companies and individuals that will complement your existing business.
This
is why you should be in the event. This is the reason why MICECON or other
conferences are important. The face-to-face contact enables you to establish
relationships. As M.R. Covey espoused, “you
can have business in the speed of trust”.
MICECON
is one of those events that act as a conduit to allow you to have synergy with
other MICE and tourism players.
Lastly,
if you see me there or any Exlinkers taking part in the event, you may approach
me or us. We love to explore possibilities. Onwards MICE Philippines!
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