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- ↑ "Definition of "MICE"". International Congress & Convention Association. Retrieved 2007-05-30.
- ↑ "Society of Incentive & Travel Executives" . Retrieved 2007-05-30.
- ↑ Ghizree, Jamil (22 February 2023). "Best Season for Tourist in Gilgit Baltistan". pakexpression.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Conclusions of the International Seminar on MICE Tourism and Business Tourism, Santiago, Chile, 25–26 May 2005" (PDF). World Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2007-05-30.[ permanent dead link ]
