November/December 2005

Briefing
THAI clinches UN, IMF corporate account
Thailand – Thai Airways International (THAI) has pulled off a major coup by securing an agreement with the UN and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to fly their representatives to meetings in South-east Asia.
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GlobalStar lands US$20 million deal
New Jersey – GlobalStar Travel Management has won Stolt Offshore SA’s global travel management account valued at US$20 million.
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Opportunity for Indonesian TMCs
Indonesia – Desperate to minimise additional expenditure arising from fuel surcharges, corporations are seeking unique solutions that can help them to control costs.
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Slower growth expected for India
Mumbai – After the exponential growth in the number of travellers going to India for business in the last two years, some petering out is expected in 2005.  
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EIBTM improves Association Programme
Singapore – Delegates attending EIBTM this year can look forward to greater interaction during the Association Programme and a new Association Contacts Exchange.
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Easy refunds Down Under
Singapore – EasyGSTrefunds has launched a website, www.easygstrefunds.com, to make it simpler for foreign businesses to reclaim Australia’s goods and services tax (GST).
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Singapore hotels unite
Singapore – With room rates lower than many key cities in the region including Bangkok, hoteliers in Singapore are finally united in their determination to regain rate parity, much to the chagrin of corporate clients who have been enjoying top-class hotels at a fraction of what they would have paid elsewhere.
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