MICE
Richard Tan, founder and CEO of Success Resources, the largest seminar organiser in Asia, has overcome many adversities in life including a failed business, before finding his niche in organising seminars. He shares his success story with Meeting Planner.
Call it an accident or call it fate. It was a series of unfortunate events that led Richard Tan to venture into the seminar business 16 years ago. First, he lost his job as an engineer at an oil rig during the oil crisis in the late 80s. Then in 1990, he started a business dealing in a non-slip flooring chemical, which failed miserably and lost lots of money, sending him spiralling into a hefty debt.
To be a preferred host for MICE, a country must be strategically located, cost-effective, well-equipped and offer many tourist attractions. Malaysia has all these and much more… If you’re in the midst of planning a regional or global event, the host country is always a major consideration. You’ll be spoilt for choice, as there are so many locations all around the world to choose from. I...
Every year, Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) generate billions of ringgit for Malaysia. Meeting Planner takes a closer look at the industry. MICE is a lucrative multi-billion dollar industry for many countries around the world. According to the Convention Industry Council’s 2007 Certified Meeting Professional Report, meetings, conventions, exhibitions and incentive t...
The Malaysian Government is very supportive of the MICE industry and offers comprehensive assistance and numerous incentives to boost the industry, among others, through Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and also tax incentives.
Having been involved in the industry since 1976 when he set up his first tour operator company, Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd, Anthony Wong has since built numerous successful businesses and has established himself as one of the leading experts in the field. He is a regular speaker and trainer at both national and international conferences and seminars and is regularly called upon...
In addition to its role of promoting Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination, Tourism Malaysia has been instrumental in supporting and offering assistance to conference organizers, planners and associations in many areas related to Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). Meeting Planner talks to Y. Bhg. Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, t...
Organizing an event takes a lot of effort and planning. It can be a very strenuous and time-consuming task. To make the process easier and to lighten your burden, it helps to go about the process systematically. It is crucial to have a checklist to ensure that none of the important areas are omitted. Here are some of the key areas to be considered: 1. OBJECTIVES One of the first considerat...
