TAT organises Focus Group to boost arrivals from India, Vietnam and Islamic countries

Nov 30, 2018

More than 200 representatives from 106 companies of the Thai tourism private sector attended a special focus group session organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently to share trends and insights on the rapidly growing markets of India, Vietnam and the Islamic world....more >>

Khon Kaen welcomes nearly 300 delegates to the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018

Nov 30, 2018

The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018), with the theme “Growth with Goals’, officially began on Wednesday, November 28 attracting 290 delegates from 25 destinations. - ...more >>

2018 Poised to Advance Tourism's Leadership among Top Global Economic Sectors

Nov 30, 2018

The latest figures on world tourism issued by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) show that international tourist arrivals grew 5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018. This reflects continued strong demand in a favourable overall economic context. ...more >>

Italian Exhibition Group: Italy-Egypt Meeting for Sustainable Development and Green Technologies

Nov 30, 2018

The “Business Forum on water, energy, waste and mobility” will be held on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd December at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Egyptian capital’s Nile Plaza

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IAEE Announces 2018 Art of the Show Competition Results

Nov 18, 2018

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) announces the results of its annual Art of the Show Competition. The winners were selected for their creative use of several essential marketing elements needed to promote exhibitions and events. The winning entries will be recognized at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held 11-13 December 2018 in New Orleans, La....more >>

VisitScotland Business Events wins ICCA Best Marketing Award at 57th ICCA Congress

Nov 18, 2018

VisitScotland Business Events impressed the judges and ICCA Congress delegates with their campaign’s unique mobilisation of online storytelling and focus on impact beyond immediate financial return....more >>

PATA welcomes Twenty31 as its newest Preferred Partner

Nov 18, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Twenty31 Consulting Inc., an innovation-driven management consultancy, today announced a new Preferred Partnership agreement. ...more >>

Harness Cultural Routes and Experiences for Competitive Tourism, Concludes UNWTO Congress

Nov 18, 2018

Following the first edition held two years ago, the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes (15-16 November) concluded today in Sofia, Bulgaria. In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the event explored how tourism along historic routes can help to safeguard and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage....more >>

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 >>