Reed cancels 2015 edition of ibtm India

Mar 05, 2015

The third edition of ibtm India has been cancelled in order to assess the meetings and incentives market in India, say organisers.

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Business boost for Wild Card winners at IMEX

Mar 04, 2015

As in previous years, the German Convention Bureau (GCB) has awarded two "Wild Cards" for IMEX in Frankfurt, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. The award gives two German companies the opportunity to showcase their products or services free of charge to visitors at the show which is being held in Frankfurt from 19 to 21 May 2015.

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Expedia Media Solutions Announces 2014 EMEA Partner Award Recipients at ITB Berlin

Mar 04, 2015

Dubai Corporation of Tourism & Commerce Marketing with Emirates airline, Greek National Tourist Organization, Hilton Worldwide, Lufthansa and Meliá Hotels International recognized for successful campaigns that exemplify innovation....more >>

ITB Berlin is a strong marketplace in turbulent times

Mar 04, 2015

10,096 exhibitors from 186 countries – the exhibition grounds are booked up – debut for the World Legacy Awards with National Geographic – first Buyer Seller Speed Dating event gathers buyers and international exhibitors – large increases in numbers from Asia, India and the Arab countries – LGBT Travel, Adventure & Sustainable Travel and Travel Technology continue to grow – first ’toolsLounge’ provides a focal point for web-based tourism applications....more >>

IACC-Europe Names Chefs as "Copper Skillet Champions"

Mar 04, 2015

The 11th annual IACC Copper Skillet competition first introduced in 2004, held it’s European finals recently. Eight chefs from IACC member properties throughout Europe including UK, France, Sweden and Denmark gathered to compete at the Comwell Køge Strand, Copenhagen....more >>

New Drumming in a Gathering of Global Tribes

Mar 04, 2015

“Drumming in Ceremony” for the ICCA 2016 Conference was held on the 27th February at the Sarawak Cultural Village, the award winning home to the internationally renowned World Harvest and Rainforest World Music Festivals....more >>

Tourism development in Africa challenged by wildlife crime

Mar 04, 2015

Wildlife watching tourism is one of the most important tourism segments in Africa, according to new UNWTO research released on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. In view of tourism’s potential in advancing inclusive growth across the continent, poaching and illicit trade in wildlife pose a serious threat to the future of Africa’s socio-economic development, the publication warns. ...more >>

PATA and Red Robot Enter Preferred Partnership

Mar 04, 2015

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Preferred Partnership agreement with content distribution specialist Red Robot....more >>

BTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Congratulates InterContinental Hotels Group on Receipt of Second...

Mar 03, 2015

he GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), and Project ICARUS are proud to announce InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as a recipient of the prestigious Project ICARUS Sustainability Gold Medal....more >>

Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) Signs On As CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 Sponsor

Mar 03, 2015

Eager to leverage on the opportunity to exclusively engage some 150 quality attending corporate travel buyers from across Asia-Pacific, Hotel Reservation Service (HRS), Europe’s leading hotel portal for business and private travellers has come on board as a CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 silver sponsor....more >>

Luxury Player Chic Outlet Shopping® Joins IT&CM China 2015 For The First Time

Mar 03, 2015

Fresh from a successful stint at IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014, Chic Outlet Shopping®, a unique outlet shopping concept created by Value Retail, has confirmed its participation at IT&CM China 2015....more >>

ibtm arabia - Sets the benchmark for a new style fo MICE event in the region

Feb 17, 2015

ibtm arabia which closed last Thursday in Abu Dhabi, created the first all-inclusive 5 star MICE event in the Middle East for international and regional suppliers and buyers. It also brought them together as a community to do business and network over 3 days....more >>

PATA Gold Awards 2015 Now Open for Submissions

Feb 17, 2015

Travel and tourism industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in successfully promoting the travel industry in the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards until April 30. The Awards presentation will take place during the PATA Travel Mart on September 8, 2015 in Bangalore, India....more >>

TIA and PATA Join Forces

Feb 17, 2015

A new partnership is set to benefit New Zealand’s tourism industry and see it contributing at a global level....more >>

MICE-Contact Career News: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Makes CEO Change

Feb 17, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that Frits van Paasschen has resigned by mutual agreement with the Board of Directors as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director. ...more >>

Destination Grenada Confirms Presence At IT&CM China 2015 As Caribbean Tourism Booms

Feb 17, 2015

he latest international destination to have its sights set on the Chinese market is Grenada – fondly known as The Spice of the Caribbean. ...more >>

MCI expands business in Brazil

Feb 13, 2015

MCI Brazil today announced the exciting acquisitions of Acqua Consultoria, a leading player in infrastructure, environment and energy sector events, and AB Eventos, a specialist in medical science events....more >>

Saxton celebrates 50 years with great line-up

Feb 06, 2015

AIME (Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo) will this year play host to one of Australia's biggest and most ambitious events of 2015 – a celebration of the evolution of the spoken word throughout the last half century and beyond. ...more >>

IAEE, PCMA and The Experience Institute Team Up on Comprehensive Study of the Behaviors Behind the...

Feb 06, 2015

he International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and The EXPERIENCE Institute® have collaborated on in-depth research that studies attendee behavior and the influencing factors when choosing the exhibitions, meetings and events in which they will attend. ...more >>

European national convention bureaux alliance expandsEuropean national convention bureaux alliance...

Feb 06, 2015

Italy, Ireland, France, Portugal and Latvia have all joined the alliance of European National Convention Bureaux, bringing the total to 22 members. The addition of the five new members was announced at the alliance’s recent meeting in Copenhagen....more >>