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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Brunei's international exhibition fare returns to attract foreign visitors
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei's annual Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (Brunei MYCE) 2025, which started on May 19, will run through July 16, the Tourism Development Department has announced. Brunei MYCE 2025 will feature a wide range of conferences, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions to promote knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas. The popular event also indulges in dissemination of new findings in various fields among academics, entrepreneurs, lecturers, students, and the public, both locally and internationally. The department stated that with the participation of foreign experts, speakers, and delegates, the event contributes towards increased international tourist arrivals, subsequently increasing Brunei's gross domestic product (GDP), particularly in sectors such as transport, aviation, food services, and related industries. Now in its fifth year, the 2025 edition places greater emphasis on sustainable event practices, encouraging organizers to adopt eco-friendly measures, reduce waste, and utilize digital tools to manage events more efficiently and responsibly. - Xinhua
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Tourism drive promotes scenic charm, serenity of Brunei
'Breathe in Brunei' at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in China highlighted Brunei as a retreat to relax and recharge. - Brunei Tourism Development Department via BB/ANN SHANGHAI: The Tourism Development Department at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism showcased its latest campaign, 'Breathe in Brunei' at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in China for ITB China 2025, which highlighted Brunei as a retreat to relax, recharge and enjoy a slower pace away from the busy city life. The campaign invites Chinese travellers to reconnect with nature and discover Brunei as a peaceful, rejuvenating escape. Inspired by feedback from Chinese visitors, the campaign positions Brunei as a peaceful destination – offering clean air, unspoiled natural beauty and calming moments. ITB China is a three-day business-to-business (B2B) travel trade fair focused exclusively on the Chinese travel industry. The event serves as a platform for international travel suppliers to connect with China's outbound travel market. Leveraging pre-scheduled appointments, targeted networking opportunities and an engaging conference programme, ITB China facilitates business exchanges and industry insights. China remains one of the most promising outbound travel markets for South-East Asia and Brunei's participation at ITB China 2025 signals a proactive approach to tap into this potential. Strengthening this effort, the recent introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese nationals of up to 14 days adds further value to this initiative, making it easier for Chinese travellers to travel to Brunei. Brunei saw a sharp rise in Chinese tourist arrivals, with figures jumping from 17,008 in 2023 to 39,007 in 2024, underscoring growing appeal as a destination. As part of the 'Breathe in Brunei' campaign, the Tourism Development Department has partnered with Ctrip, one of China's top travel online platforms. To strengthen destination awareness and encourage future collaborations, a series of familiarisation trips for Chinese key opinion leaders, media and travel agents are in the plan for the remaining months of 2025 to expand the campaign's reach. To strengthen its presence in the Chinese outbound travel market, the Tourism Development Department participated alongside Royal Brunei Airlines and five local travel and hospitality partners. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brunei tourism highlighted at Arab travel fair
Visitors at the Brunei booth at the Arabian Travel Market 2025. - MPRT BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Curious attendees learned more about the unique appeal and essence of Brunei Darussalam at a stand set up at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, which took place over four days at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates. The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through the Tourism Development Department (TDD), set up the stand, which centred around the theme 'Royal Heritage, Islamic Grandeur and Untamed Nature'. The stand showcased Brunei's tourism offerings, further supported by direct air links between Brunei and Dubai via Royal Brunei Airlines. This provides convenient access for Middle Eastern travellers to experience Brunei as an emerging, ecotourism-focused destination in South-East Asia. The ATM presented a unique opportunity as it represented a gateway to global travel and tourism growth, serving as a crucial platform for the travel trade industry, uniting all sectors, including leisure, luxury, business events and corporate travel. - Borneo Bulletin
CBS News
13-02-2025
- CBS News
SS United States scheduled to leave Philadelphia on Presidents Day after several delays
After delays and more delays, the SS United States is scheduled to leave Philadelphia on Monday, Feb. 17, after preparations being set in place on Friday, Valentine's Day. In an update Thursday, Okaloosa County's Tourism Development Department in Florida said all the safety requirements for moving the ocean liner from South Philly to Mobile, Alabama, have been completed. Officials are ready for SSUS to become the world's largest artificial reef. Here are the plans to move the ship: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025: Move from Pier 82 to 80 in Philadelphia. Crews will be in position and ready to make the shift at high tide at 2:47 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2025: SS United States will leave Pier 80 and begin the journey down the Delaware River at low tide at 11:18 a.m. You can track the ship's journey via GPS. The tracking will start when "the vessel begins moving operations," according to the release. There is a disclaimer that this is a tentative schedule, and dates, times and more could change. The ship was recently delayed once again about a week ago. The SS United States was originally expected to depart South Philly in the fall of 2024, but plans were canceled due to a tropical storm and a possible bridge strike. The journey is expected to take about two weeks. The release said, "Upon arrival, the vessel will continue its rebirth into an artificial reef as contractors remove hazardous material, including nonmetal parts and fuel to ensure this deployment is clean and not harmful to the environment it aims to benefit." For the ship to land upright underwater, the preparation process will take about a year after modifications are made. "The exact location along the Gulf Coast for the vessel's deployment has not been set, but it is expected to be about 20 nautical miles south of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area," as said in the release.
