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EIBTM 2008 – THE WORLD MEETS IN BARCELONA 

FOR BEST BUSINESS, BEST EDUCATION, BEST NETWORKING 

Record number of new exhibitors 

With EIBTM 2008 only weeks away, the meetings world is set to descend on Barcelona, 2-4 more>>
ICCA: "Global financial turmoil hits future meetings industry expectations, but few marketing or staff cuts are planned for 2009".

ICCA conducted a survey of its global membership to obtain an updated overview of industry more>>
GULF AIR SIGNS UP TO GIBTM 2009

Airlines recognise importance of dynamic event for business growth

Gulf Air, offering the biggest airline network in the Middle East connecting to over 40 more>>
Lanta-Tur Voyage wins prestigious Global Award at WTM

Lanta-Tur Voyage from Russia has been presented with one of ten prestigious World more>>

MPI’S MEETDIFFERENT® TO PROVIDE REAL SOLUTIONS

FOR OVERCOMING TODAY’S CHALLENGES

Meeting Professionals International Brings a Fresh Approach to Meetings This February   more>>

Protect Children from Exploitation in Travel and Tourism
A new awareness campaign from the UNWTO and its partners

MADRID, 7 November -- As tourism and international travel across the globe reaches unprecedented levels, so does the need to combat child labour and sexual exploitation in the more>>
Discover Atlantis The Palm

A complimentary journey to Atlantis with EmiratesIn partnership with Atlantis, the incredible world of aquatic wonders and Palm more>>
KD avia extends GSA agreement with AVIAREPS to France 

Leading international representation company entrusted with all sales, marketing and ticketing matters
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Commendation for the InterContinental Berlin – Best Business Hotel in Germany 2008 

Berlin, November 2008 – The InterContinental Berlin has yet again been voted the Best Business Hotel in Germany. According to ‘Der Feinschmecker’, a top Travel and Lifestyle more>>
Three Major Associations Bolster JMIC Membership

In advance of a pivotal forum for members of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) more>>
RESPONDING TO ECONOMIC DOWNTURN - UNWTO LAUNCHES "TOURISM RESILIENCE COMMITTEE". WILL LINK WITH LONG-TERM CLIMATE & DEVELOPMENT GOALS

London, UK, 12 November 2008 - A new UNWTO Resilience Committee was announced at a more>>
Sorry, says Minister 

BARBARA FOLLETT HAS apologised on behalf of the British Government for two days of transport disruption. more>>
Waiting to rate 

AN international hotel ratings system highlighting green and sustainability performance is still years away. 
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Louis Hotels - New Deluxe Project in Protaras 

From Summer 09 Louis Hotels will be introducing a new deluxe project in the Protaras area, the 'Louis Althea Kalamies Villas' more>>

Money honeymoon 

AN amazing £47.2million is being spent on more>>
New Zealand wins top award at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008

London, 12 November 2008 - New Zealand has won this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible more>>
ITTFA Monthly Comment

Russian and Ukrainian Tourism Markets Riding High

The UN World Tourism Organisation ranks Russia ninth in the world, in terms of spending on travel abroad. Outbound trips increased by 17% in 2007, the countries with the highest growth in Russian tourists being Vietnam, Thailand and Austria more>>

2-4/12 EIBTM-Barcelona
9-11/12 ILTM-Cannes
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Strong outlook for IMEX proves success of global expansion strategy

Strong demand from intermediaries, especially in the US and Middle East, to bring hosted buyers to IMEX 2009, is the clearest endorsement yet of the success of IMEX’s more>>
ROTANA TARGETS MICE THROUGH ITS RANGE OF PROPERTIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST 

United Arab Emirates, November 2008 - The MICE business is an increasing segment throughout more>>
CIBTM ATTRACTS NEW EXHIBITORS – TAIWAN & KEMPINSKI HOTELS
Macau double stand space

The China Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM – www.cibtm.com) more>>
TUI Group increases turnover and operating earnings in Q3 2008Other Topics

Group turnover + 16 per cent; Group underlying EBITA + 4 per cent 
Operating earnings in core business tourism + 15 per cent more>>
Interactive Technology Brings Lugano Region to Life

New web site offers panoramic photo gallery, travel planning tools, and multi-sensory online experience all-in-one.

Lugano, Switzerland more>>
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2009
Zürich is among the top ten cities in the world

Lonely Planet has named the top ten cities in the world – and Zürich is one of them more>>
JET AIRWAYS OFFERS MILEAGE BONANZA FOR JETPRIVILEGE MEMBERS ON THE INDIA - LONDON SECTOR 

November 13, 2008: Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme more>>
The 15th Anniversary International Ukraine’2008 Travel Market

On October 7 through 9, the 15th Anniversary International Ukraine’2008 Travel Market was taking place on the ground of the International more>>
Peter Kerkar, CEO, Cox & Kings India Ltd Wins WTM Global Award

MUMBAI, November 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Peter Kerkar, Global CEO, Cox & 
Kings India Ltd has won the World Travel Market Global Award for his more>>
Century Casinos Announces Polish Open 2008 Poker Tournament

Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced 
that its subsidiary Casinos Poland Ltd. will present the grand more>>
Expedia Announces Partnership With Helsinki-Based Finnair

- Deal brings value to international travelers between APAC and EMEA 

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, 
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Tourism will survive 

THERE will be no tourism tsunami. 

These were the rallying cry words of Francesco Frangialli at more>>
Best Stand awards presented to six of the best at World Travel Market 

Prestige Hotels of the World by Keytel triumphed by winning Best Stand Design at World more>>
Obamania! 

PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Obama has triggered an incredible surge in “roots” tourism.

Trips are being booked to Indonesia, Kenya, Japan and the United States, reveals more>>

International Conferences

XIIIth COSMODERM: Joint Meeting of ESCAD and the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, December 12-14, 2008, Athens

2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes. February 25-28, Hilton, Athens

 

Xenios November '08: -International Meeting Statistics for the Year 2007 - Leading generators of international tourism     -The tourist accommodation sector employs 2.3 million in the European Union:

More in December '08: Halkidiki, Kos, Thessaloniki & Bucharest. Unique Spa Destinations & Resorts.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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