Madrid to host WTTC Global Summit in 2015

Apr 12, 2014

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces that it will hold its 15th Global Summit in Madrid, Spain, in April 2015....more >>

Stronger Laws for Unruly Passengers

Apr 12, 2014

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to ratify important changes to the Tokyo Convention 1963 which were agreed at a diplomatic conference in Montreal last week. ...more >>

ATM ups the ante with expanded line-up

Apr 12, 2014

The latest statistics from ATM organiser, Reed Travel Exhibitions, indicate that demand from new exhibitors at ATM, which takes place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 5-8 May 2014, has merited the addition of an extra hall bringing total event floor space to 23,500 square metres - an increase of almost 7% on 2013. ...more >>

WTM Latin America 2014 Conference Program Confirmed

Apr 12, 2014

WTM Latin America 2014’s event programme will include an array of experts debating the latest trends and opinions on a range of issues including responsible tourism, technology, aviation and sports tourism....more >>

EIBTM statistics prove return on investment

Apr 12, 2014

98% of exhibitors agreed it’s important to their business to attend EIBTM Over €800k business per exhibitor conducted....more >>

Canada Meetings Industry Delivered More Than $29 Billion in 2012

Apr 12, 2014

The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation Canada announced on National Meetings Industry Day the preliminary results of the Canadian Economic Impact Study (CEIS) 3.0. ...more >>

IT&CM China’s Returning Association Day Centres on Priorities of Chinese Association Executives

Apr 06, 2014

The importance of the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) in winning business for China, organising large-scale association meetings, and the benefits on associations to use social media to propel their association meetings’ ROI. ...more >>

UNWTO welcomes the UK government decision to review the Air Passenger Duty

Apr 03, 2014

UNWTO welcomes the recent decision by the UK government to reform the Air Passenger Duty (APD). The current APD system, in place since 2008, has significantly hindered UK’s tourism while creating important market distortions affecting long-haul destinations. ...more >>

2nd PATAcademy-HCD to Focus on Marketing, Branding and Social Media

Apr 03, 2014

Committed to Human Capital Development (HCD), the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD is designed for rising stars in the travel industry who want to broaden their practical experience, engage with leading speakers and learn from their peers....more >>

A Moment of Darkness For A Lifetime Of Light

Apr 03, 2014

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Goes Dark for Earth Hour, Joining More Than 50 AEG Facilities-Affiliated Venues in a Global Call to Action in Support of the Environment...more >>

Chinese agencies stop tours to Malaysia

Mar 30, 2014

by S. Puvaneswary, KL:

MALAYSIAN inbound operators handling the Chinese market have reported many cancellations for tours in April and May, while the NTO has suspended activities on the tourism front in deference to lives lost in Malaysia Airlines' flight MH370 as search for the wreckage continues.

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MCI Acquires 3Events: Launches MCI Turkey Offering Congress & Event Management Services

Mar 30, 2014

Following the acquisition of 3Events, a promising start-up focused on corporate and association event management, MCI today announced the exciting launch of MCI Turkey. ...more >>

Global Report on the Meeting Industry launched by UNWTO

Mar 30, 2014

The meetings industry is one of the fundamental segments of the tourism sector. UNWTO’s newly released Global Report on the Meetings Industry provides an overall view of the main issues facing destinations aiming to build a competitive meetings industry along with case studies from around the world....more >>

Travelport and AirAsia join forces with agreement

Mar 30, 2014

Travelport and AirAsia have announced a brand new partnership which is to see AirAsia distribute all of its fares and ancillary services through the Travelport GDS for the first time....more >>

WTM European Exhibitors Benefit From £494m in Industry Contracts

Mar 30, 2014

World Travel Market 2013, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a massive £494 million for its European exhibitors, including UK & Ireland, reveals independent research....more >>

Hyatt Selected for 2014 Gallup Great Workplace Award

Mar 30, 2014

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that it has been named a recipient of the 2014 Gallup Great Workplace Award for the third consecutive year. The annual award recognizes Hyatt for having one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world....more >>

IAEE Launches CEM Learning Program in Brazil

Mar 30, 2014

Today at FORUM Events in Sao Paolo, Brazil with approximately 300 individuals in attendance, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) officially announced it will offer its successful Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Learning Program in Brazil....more >>

First-Ever Public Unveiling of IATA NDC Pilot Program at GBTA Conference in China

Mar 30, 2014

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry —today announced the final line-up of speakers for a session dedicated to distribution and the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) New Distribution Capability (NDC) at its Shanghai conference 31 March – 2 April....more >>

EIBTM Launches Redesigned Website

Mar 30, 2014

EIBTM announced that its new 2014 website has been redesigned to further optimise the user’s experience and increase communication with all attendees....more >>

MICE-Contact Career News: Peter Stockmann Presented with IACC-America’s Highest Honour

Mar 30, 2014

IACC-Americas has announced that Peter Stockmann, Chairman and COO of 3P Business Solutions of Bloomfield Hills, MI is the recipient of the coveted Mel Hosansky Award for Distinguished Service, IACC-Americas’ highest and most prestigious honour....more >>