Mice Russia is taking place on 2nd October at the World Trade Centre. The event will be held for the third time and will focus exclusively on business and incentive travel.

An impressive list of key players from the business travel industry will convene in Moscow for the event. Miss Zeljka Tomljenovic, Events Manager for MICE Russia workshop confirms: “The demand for MICE Russia 2006 soared above all expectations; this not only reinforces demand for the event itself, but also highlights the tremendous potential of the Russian MICE market”.

Over 70 companies are eager to capitalise on this rapidly growing sector. Big names in the industry will be present at this year's event, including Aeroclub, Natalia Tours, Qatar Airways, Sun International, Zeus Travel, Sin Elite, Honeywell Incentive, Leptos Calypso Hotels Ltd., Coral Beach Hotel, Alpha Tours, Kuoni Destination Management and Incotrade, among others.

A large number of hotel and hospitality companies will also be represented, with top companies such as Rocco Forte Hotels, Starwood, Abama Hotel, Montenegro Stars Hotels Group, Astoria Hotel, Petro Palace Hotel, Atlas Park Hotel, Imperial Park Hotel & SPA and Le Meridien Villon Resort.

Mice Russia 2006 will welcome a substantial number of first-time companies and national tourism boards, including Turespana, Cyprus Tourism, Dominican Republic, Bulgarian VIP Tours, Asia Travel Group, A Prior Promo Group, Adriatic Luxury Hotels and Polish Tourism Organisation, to name but a few.

Miss Zeljka Tomljenovic announces: “We are delighted to acknowledge the rapid expansion of the industry in Russia. Throughout the year, we have received a strong enthusiasm from returning companies and new participants.” She continues: “The one-day workshop will be complemented with our business sessions which aim to educate the market as well as offering a venue in which to share experiences. We are certain this programme will further strengthen new developments and initiatives in the Mice sector in Russia”.

The business sessions, led by experts of MICE industry, are an information and educational addition to every edition of the event. Key speakers at the event will be Alexey Krylov, Elena Melnikova andKuzmina Lolita. These sessions are aimed at corporate buyers and professionals in the field of the business tourism working on the Russian market. Key issues related to the Russian MICE industry will be discussed during the business sessions.

MICE Russia Industry Convention is supported by the Moscow City Government, The Moscow Times, UTS, Business Travel news, TTG Russia publication, and is a member of ICCA and MPI, PATA.

For more information or to visit the third edition of Mice Russia 2006, please contact Miss Zeljka Tomljenovic: Zeljka.tomljenovic@ite-exhibitions.com