Destination Branding and Marketing Conference 2012

DBM-IV Conference this December 5-7 draws closer, we feature the key partners and movers of the DBM Conference Series, of which ITRC-IFT is a founding member. 

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Q2 and Q3 2012 reports of the Macao Visitor Profile Survey (VPS) released

ITRC is releasing today the latest results of the Macao Visitor Profile Survey (VPS), covering the second and third quarters of 2012

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Latest quarterly results (Q3 2012) of the Macao Tourism Satisfaction Index (MTSI)

ITRC is releasing quarterly results of the Macao Tourism Satisfaction Index, covering the third quarter of 2012.

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ITRC at TDM's Macau Forum

ITRC researcher, Mr. Patrick Lo appeared as one of the panelists discussing the effects of the new multiple-entry visa policy for Zhuhai residents and the sufficiency of Macao’s tourism carrying capacity in the Macau Forum.

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Has the smoking ordinance made a difference to residents and visitors in Macao?

ITRC is announcing today the results of two studies related to the new smoking ordinance. 

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Assessing the Impacts of the Macau 2012 Smoking Ordinance - A Research Seminar

We regret to inform the general public that the research seminar on “Assessing the Impacts of the Macau 2012 Smoking Ordinance” has been cancelled.

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Visitors’ satisfaction has neither worsened or improved for first half of 2012

Latest results of the Macao Tourism Satisfaction Index (MTSI) conducted by the IFT Tourism Research Centre (ITRC) announced.

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Macao takes its place among world’s most creative cities

Announcement of the public seminar “Tourism, Culture and Creativity” delivered by Professor Greg Richards from University of Tilburg in the Netherlands is released.

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Experiences about labor issues exchanged between IFT and Bournemouth University, UK

Macao and the UK face similar challenges and can learn from each other’s experiences in regard to critical labor issues faced by tourism economies. This was one of the conclusions that emerged from the 3rd IFT-BU E-conference held on 20th March 2012 at Inspiration Building of IFT. Speakers from IFT and its partner, Bournemouth University, School of Tourism presented various studies and shared ideas revolving around human resource, labor management, training and education.

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IFT-BU E-conference 2012

The third e-conference of Bournemouth University, U.K. & IIFT with theme "Labour Issues in Tourism Economies" will take place on 20 March 2012.

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Visitors came for pleasure purpose stayed longer than past few quarters

Results of the VPS in Q3 2011 are announced.

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Key factors of successful international franchise partnerships

ITRC together with IFT partner Oxford Brookes University, UK held a seminar on “Successful Franchise Partnerships: Partner Selection and Relationship Development” on 2 December 2011.

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Successful Franchise Partnerships: Partner Selection and Relationship Development

ITRC and Oxford Brookes University, U.K. will hold a seminar about their two-year research collaboration with topic "Successful Franchise Partnerships: Partner Selection and Relationship Development" on 2 December 2011.

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Overall visitors' satisfaction level has declined compared to last year

Research result on Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index (MTSI) and Visitor Profile Study (VPS) in 2011 conducted by ITRC were announced.

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2011 Press Conference: Current Trends in Macao Visitor Satisfaction and Profile

Latest results of the Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index (MTSI) and Macao Visitor Profile Study (VPS) will be announced at the press conference on 21 October 2011.

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MTSI drops considerably Q1 2011

The latest update of the Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index (MTSI) showed a considerable decline in Q1 2011.

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IFT-BU E-conference 2011

The Second International Video Conference of Bournemouth University, U.K. & IFT with theme "Motorsports Research" will be held on 31 March 2011.

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The MICE industry stacking up well to environmental standards

More than 20 executives and high officials of Macao’s MICE industry attended the GREENER VENUE Knowledge Transfer Seminar held Monday, 13 September 2010.

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Result of pilot survey for MTSI unveiled

Results of the pilot surveys for the Macao Tourism Satisfaction Index (MTSI) having been completed in the last two quarters of 2009 and the first two quarter periods in 2010 was unveiled during the press conference.

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The Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index (MTSI) Press Conference 2010

The Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index (MTSI) Press Conference will be held on 22 September 2010 with results of the pilot survey and the first two quarters of 2010 being unveiled.

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