Innovation and digitalization top of European tourism agenda

Jun 18, 2018

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) stressed the importance of tourism and technology providing opportunities for innovation and creating the jobs of the future, in its 63rd European Commission meeting held in Prague, Czech Republic (11-13 June 2018)....more >>

PATA and Binumi sign organisational partnership

Jun 11, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organisational partnership with Binumi, a video creation platform that empowers individuals and business to create and share compelling stories that can build opportunity and growth for their business....more >>

Dusit Hotels & Resorts gearing up for 7-Day Mid-Year Sale

Jun 08, 2018

Dusit Hotels & Resorts will be launching its ‘7-Day Mid-Year Sale’, granting travellers a generous 50 per cent off their Bed & Breakfast packages for stays until November 30, 2018, at participating properties in Egypt, Kenya, the Maldives, the Philippines, Thailand, the UAE and Vietnam....more >>

Global Exhibitions Day launch of new EEAA research produced by Explori shows positive Australian...

Jun 08, 2018

Despite increasing competition, the growth of new event types and ongoing issues with recruitment, the mood across the exhibition and event industry in 2017 was generally positive with organisers, venues and suppliers all experiencing growth and notably less concerned with the economic climate than in previous years....more >>

Royalindo Convention International Joins The World Pco Alliance

Jun 08, 2018

The World PCO Alliance has welcomed a new partner into its association, Indonesia-based Royalindo Convention International. The Alliance made the official announcement during its annual general meeting in Frankfurt, which took place on May 18, 2018 at the close of IMEX....more >>

WTTC and IATA Agree to Partner for Seamless Passenger and Better Traveller Experience

Jun 08, 2018

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to partner to achieve the benefits of biometrics and deliver traveller digital identity management throughout the Travel & Tourism sector for a seamless passenger experience. ...more >>

Host venue Nakhon Phanom gearing up for Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 from 25-29 June

Jun 08, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to welcoming delegates to Thailand’s Northeastern or Isan province of Nakhon Phanom for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 (MTF 2018), scheduled for 25-29 June at Nakhon Phanom University....more >>

Action on sustainability in tourism needs extra push, says new UNWTO report

Jun 08, 2018

In line with its vision of advancing sustainability through tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its flagship publication ‘Tourism for Development’ in Brussels on 6 June during the European Development Days (EDD), and called for greater awareness of sustainability in tourism policies and business practices as well as in tourist behaviour....more >>

The Congress Prague Introduces Its New Web with an Extensive Service Suppliers Search Tool

May 23, 2018

The Prague Convention Bureau, which acts as an official representative of the capital city of Prague in the field of the meetings industry, introduced its new web pages. The web includes general information about Prague for event organizers, as well as instructions on how to obtain free marketing and financial support for their events with the assistance of Prague Convention Bureau. ...more >>

BA launches Marrakech route from Heathrow

May 23, 2018

Bustling souks, desert landscapes and striking sunsets are set to get even closer this winter as British Airways launches a new direct service to Marrakech from Heathrow....more >>

Thailand ranked as Number One Destination for MICE and Most Preferred Choice for Revisit MICE...

May 23, 2018

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB released results of its recent market survey conducted in 20 countries showing that Thailand has been rated the most preferred MICE destination which the survey participants would like to revisit for their future business/MICE trips. ...more >>

Creative thinking, partnerships and new events at IMEX take the industry into new areas

May 17, 2018

Creativity and experiences in the meetings and events sector took a great step forward at IMEX in Frankfurt this week....more >>

GBTA and VDR Launch Registration for Ninth Annual European Conference

May 17, 2018

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced that registration is now open for GBTA Conference 2018 Berlin in Partnership with VDR. For the fifth straight year, GBTA joins its German partner association VDR – the German Business Travel Association – to host the largest business travel conference in Europe....more >>

IMEX News: EVINTRA goes offline!

May 17, 2018

EVINTRA the MICE directory goes offline!

But not in the way you might think, they won’t stop with their online MICE and Tourism directory but go offline in the way that this year’s imex will be the Launchpad of their first ever EVINTRA print edition. ...more >>

Top MLM companies choose Thailand as event hub for business and distributor development activities

May 13, 2018

The growth of Thailand's direct selling industry seen by top MLM companies as a key factor that makes the country a hub for their corporate’s events. Later this year, more than 40,000 top distributors from overseas-based MLM companies will be coming to convene in Thailand. Meanwhile, TCEB is confident that the rising trend of the MLM business will drive the incentive sector in MICE industry to hit a revenue target of 22,000 million baht at the end of the fiscal year 2018....more >>

Tourism Ministers of the Middle East Focus on Employment at UNWTO’s Annual Gathering in the Region

May 13, 2018

The 44th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Sharm el Sheikh, 8-9 May 2018), focused on innovation and digital transformation....more >>

Diamond Award for Ray Bloom

May 13, 2018

During this year's IMEX, the Golden Stadttor Multimedia Award will honor Ray Bloom with the Diamond Award for Lifetime Achievement. The handover of the prize will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 1 pm, by the president of the Golden City Gate, Wolfgang Jo Huschert, in the press center of the IMEX in Frankfurt. Johann Thoma, Vice President Guest Events at Messe Frankfurt, will give the eulogy and Petra Cruz, European Director of the Dominican Republic Tourism Board, will thank IMEX Ray Bloom as a longtime participant

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IMEX in Frankfurt will reflect solid market growth and inspiring innovation in the meetings market

May 13, 2018

“A market showing solid growth and inspiring innovation; those will be the outstanding impressions that buyers will take away from IMEX in Frankfurt this year,” observes Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group with the show, taking place on 15-17 May....more >>

Global travel agents to experience Amazing Thailands Open to the New Shades luxury wonders

May 02, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has invited leading travel agents from around the world to experience some of the best Thailand has to offer when it comes to luxury travel, in the Amazing Thailand Luxury Trade Meet & Fam Trip 2018,which is taking place in late April-early May....more >>

Top MLM companies choose Thailand as event hub for business and distributor development activities

Apr 28, 2018

The growth of Thailand's direct selling industry seen by top MLM companies as a key factor that makes the country a hub for their corporate’s events. Later this year, more than 40,000 top distributors from overseas-based MLM companies will be coming to convene in Thailand. Meanwhile, TCEB is confident that the rising trend of the MLM business will drive the incentive sector in MICE industry to hit a revenue target of 22,000 million baht at the end of the fiscal year 2018....more >>