OCEC Announces Ahlain Winter Village 2018

Nov 08, 2018

Following the huge success in 2017 when over 70,000 visitors enjoyed the delights of the first Winter Village, Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) announces the second edition of the Ahlain Winter Village 2018, which will be held from 22 November – 1 December. ...more >>

U.S. CBP and WTTC join forces to increase security and positively transform the traveller...

Nov 06, 2018

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the leaders of the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have begun working together through a public-private partnership to strengthen U.S. borders, increase security and improve the traveller experience through the entire journey by making travel more efficient and seamless for passengers with the use of technology.

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Philippe Leboeuf Receives Best Independent Hotelier Of The World Award

Nov 06, 2018

Philippe Leboeuf, Area Vice President of Operations and General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, has been named 2018 Best Independent Hotelier of the World. Leboeuf will be presented with his award at the 38th annual Hotelier of the World Awards at Lotte New York Palace, New York, on 12 November 2018. ...more >>

Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost Chinese tourist confidence

Nov 06, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a series of tactical promotions in anticipation of the high season return of Chinese tourists during the last two months of this year, along with ongoing activities and long-term strategies to boost Chinese tourists’ confidence in Thailand....more >>

UNWTO Calls for Tech and Investment in Tourism at World Travel Market 2018

Nov 06, 2018

The 2018 edition of World Travel Market (WTM) will see the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continue its operational focus on investing in innovation and digital advances for a tourism sector that can deliver opportunities for all. UNWTO will co-host a Ministerial Summit and launch a White Paper on the relationship between music and tourism at the UK tourism trade fair on 6-7 November 2018....more >>

Italy's Minister for the Environment, Sergio Costa, Will Inaugurate Ecomondo and Key Energy

Nov 06, 2018

The Italian Minister for the Environment Sergio Costa will inaugurate the international Ecomondo and Key Energy expos, which open in a week at Rimini Expo Centre, organized by Italian Exhibition Group. From Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th November the entire expo centre will host the very latest companies, technology and knowledge have to offer for the circular economy and the development of renewable energies....more >>

Marriott International Debuts New Aloft Hotel in Dubai South

Oct 28, 2018

arriott International today announced the opening of the design-led Aloft Dubai South, the Aloft brand’s fourth property to open in Dubai this year. Developed by Radar Holdings, the vibrant new hotel is the first to open in Dubai South and will deliver a tech-forward approach and a modern style that is different by design to the bourgeoning business and trade district....more >>

L’Etape Thailand by Le Tour de France a success for sports tourism in Thailand

Oct 28, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proud to have been involved in the success of the L’Etape Thailand by Le Tour de France cycling race in Phang Nga from 19-21 October 2018. Held in Southeast Asia for the first time, the landmark event showcased Thailand’s potential as a sports tourism destination....more >>

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Luxury Trips are increasing among Millennials

Oct 28, 2018

Millennials now largest age group for international travel – Growing share of luxury trips – City trips are number one holiday – ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel behaviour of Millennials...more >>

BestCities partners Dubai and Houston collaborate to maintain ICCA Congress momentum

Oct 28, 2018

At IMEX America, BestCities Global Alliance partner-cities Dubai and Houston promised continuity between the record-breaking 2018 ICCA Congress, which will take place in 11-14 November 2018 in Dubai, and the 2019 ICCA Congress, which will take place 27-30 October 2019 in Houston.

States General of the Green Economy - Ecomondo

Oct 22, 2018

At the opening of Ecomondo e Key Energy, there will once again be the appointment with the States General of the Green Economy, promoted by the National Council of the Green Economy and in collaboration with the Italian Ministry for the Environment, this year dedicated to the topic "Green economy and new employment to boost Italian economy". The seventh edition of the States General will be held at Italian Exhibition Group’s Rimini expo centre on the first two expo days (6th and 7th November), and will be divided into two plenary sessions and five in-depth thematic sessions. ...more >>

Lufthansa with new direct connections to Austin (USA) and Bangkok (Thailand) in summer 2019

Oct 22, 2018

Lufthansa is further expanding its route network to the USA. From 3 May 2019, the airline will offer its first connections from Frankfurt to Austin (USA). This is Lufthansa's third destination in Texas alongside Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. Starting in summer 2019, an Airbus A330-300 will be in service five times a week on the route between Frankfurt and Austin....more >>

Full line-up of speakers confirmed for PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018

Oct 20, 2018

A dynamic range of influential tourism experts are set to gather in Khon Kaen, Thailand for the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018) from November 28-30....more >>

Bangkok Airways Wins HR Digital Transformation Award

Oct 18, 2018

Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited represented by Ms. Nidlawan Saisakha, Director - Organization Development (center) received the HR Digital Transformation Award from SAP Systems, Applications and Products In Data Processing (Thailand) Ltd., represented by Mr. Andy Watson, Head of SAP Success Factors APJ (1st from left). The awards presentation ceremony was held on Bangkok Value and Innovation in Practice (VIP) Day at Bang Na room, FYI Center in Bangkok. ...more >>

Etihad Airways and No1 lounges introduce ‘The House’ to Australia

Oct 18, 2018

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways has named Sydney and Melbourne as the next airports in the global rollout of new lounge brand ‘The House’, recently launched by the airline in partnership with No1 Lounges. ...more >>

ITB Asia 2018 kicks off highly-anticipated event with a record-breaking number of exhibitors

Oct 18, 2018

ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The three-day conference and exhibition will run until Friday 19 October 2018....more >>

IAPCO and Rwanda - a partnership sealed at IMEX

Oct 18, 2018

IMEX proved to be the perfect platform at which to sign the destination partnership agreement between the Rwanda Convention Bureau and IAPCO (the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers). ...more >>

TTG Travel Experience, SIA Hospitality Design and Sun Beach&Outdoor Style opened at Rimini Expo...

Oct 15, 2018

The big show dedicated to the tourism supply chain, organized by Italian Exhibition Group and with the simultaneous staging of TTG Travel Experience, SIA Hospitaliy Design and SUN Beach & Outdoor Style, opened at Rimini Expo Centre, in the presence of the Minister for Tourism, Gian Marco Centinaio. ...more >>

THE THREE FAIRS DEDICATED TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY ARE IN FULL SWING AT RIMINI FIERA

Oct 15, 2018

Those taking place at Rimini Fiera are great events for the world of tourism. Italian Exhibition Group has organized over 200 events to offer the most suitable tools for market analysis to the tourist industry chain represented at TTG Travel Experience, SIA Hospitality Design and SUN Beach & Outdoor Style....more >>

Ras Al Khaimah to host PATA Annual Summit 2020

Oct 08, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Annual Summit 2020 from May 15-18 in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....more >>