News in Brief: Thursday January 16

News in Brief: Thursday January 16
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An expanded line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the International Congress and Convention Association’s training program, the Forum for Young Professionals.  

C-Level PCOs Inge Hanser from Germany and Bannie Kim from Korea will join leading Australian PCOs Roslyn McLeod, Stephan Wurzinger, Emma Bowyer and Sarah Hamm to share their knowledge at the two-day pre-AIME event.    

In addition, senior bureau and convention centre experts from Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East feature on the bill to give a broad global perspective on the current meetings market.   

To register, click here.

 

Luxury hotel brand Anantara has opened its fifth property in Abu Dhabi located in the heart of the Arabian Wildlife Park.

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort features 30 luxury villas.

 

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in the Qinghai Tibetan plateau this spring, following its announcement in May 2010.

The 262-room and 17-suite Shangri-La Hotel Llasa is located within walking distance of UNESCO World Heritage sites Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace, and a 40 minute drive from Llasa Gongar Airport. 

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