Slight easing of pressure in the business travel sector

Recovery in sight – The current survey of members of the Association of German Travel Management (VDR) reveals a mood of cautious optimism in the business travel sector
There is light at the end of the tunnel and positive signals are changing the mood in the travel industry. Ahead of the world’s leading travel trade show [...]

Hellenic Imperial Airways Appointment of Passenger General Sales Agencies (GSA) & Cargo General Sales & Service Agent (GSAA)

ATHENS, March 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Hellenic Imperial Airways was incorporated in May 2006, based in Athens, Greece and is now expanding its activities as well as its fleet and will be fully operating scheduled flights to many new destinations, both domestic (Mainland & Greek Islands) and international, as of the [...]

TCEB joins hands with TICA for expat executives to discover the splendors of UNESCO World Heritage site Sukhothaias a MICE destination

AN ELITE GROUP of Asia-based international executives hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) to experience Splendid Sukhothai’s UNESCO World Heritage, an exclusive tailor made itinerary to explore the ancient Thai capital on the weekend of February 20-22. The program – one of eight such outings of the Meet [...]

New Addition Moves JMIC Membership to Twelve Associations

Leigh Harry, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that EFAPCO (the European Federation of Associated Professional Congress Organizers) has now joined the Council, driving the total membership of major international industry organizations to twelve members.
“We want to ensure that JMIC has the ability to represent the interests [...]

Realise the Maldivian fantasy with simply anyone at Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa’s new 2 Bedroom Pool Villas

Unveiling brand new Maldivian lifestyle experiences that appeal equally to friends, families and couples, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa launches an exclusive quartet of two-bedroom Pool Villas, culminating in the hottest accommodation choice of the season.
Landing in the world’s most famous natural paradise is undoubtedly a dream come true. But consider the wider allures [...]

UNWTO Activities at ITB 2010: Challenges for the Tourism Sector in a Year of Transformation

Madrid, Spain March 2010 – 2010 is expected to be a year of transformation. The challenges facing the tourism sector in a post-crisis scenario set the framework for the activities and events organized by UNWTO during this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, 10-14 March 2010).
What lessons can be drawn from [...]

George P Johnson to create launch event for London’s first ICC

Leading experience marketing agency George P Johnson (GPJ) is to produce the launch event to mark the opening of London’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London.
The event on Thursday 24th June 2010 will be designed to showcase all of the facilities at ICC London ExCeL. It will include an [...]

Turkey’s largest travel exhibition, EMITT, boasts record attendance

The 14th edition of EMITT opened its doors on 11 February to a huge crowd, eager to discover new experiences and attractions in countries around the world, as well as a wide variety of regions within Turkey itself.  The event attracted an attendance of 106,850 (up 10% compared to the previous year), including 48,000 trade [...]

BTC 2010 ANNOUNCES MAIN TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND A NEW PRE-SHOW NETWORKING WORKSHOP

Seminars will cover four main topics: the meetings industry in selected European national markets, small business development and growth, conference organisation techniques and experiential communication.

4 MARCH 2010 – BTC, the Italian trade show for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry – to be held on 1-2 July in Rimini –, is enhancing its educational content programme, [...]

European Cities Marketing: Focus on Sustainability

From 24th to 27th February 2010, European Cities Marketing had the honour of being hosted by the city of Turku (Finland) on the occasion of the ECM Spring Meeting. Delegates had the opportunity to attend a one-day seminar, learn from numerous case studies and participate in various workshops on sustainability. [...]

Meetings & Incentive professionals from around the world prepare for the Moscow International MICE Forum on March 16th

A total of 85 companies representing 43 countries have registered to participate at the 6th Moscow International MICE Forum on March 16th. Registrations from Russian MICE specialists and corporate buyers are higher than last year and all signals indicate that this will again be a busy and highly productive event.
Conveniently held one day prior to [...]

CREATIVE EXHIBITION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AT SECC AND RECEIVES CHAMPIONS TITLE

- ICHF’s David Bennett receives award on behalf of exhibition clients -

The International Craft and Hobby Fair (ICHF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary alongside the Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) this week, with the show’s Managing Director, David Bennett set to be crowned the second of the venue’s [...]

Atlantic Multipower Germany is new client of VOK DAMS Hamburg

The Hamburg branch of VOK DAMS, one of the internationally leading agencies for events and live-marketing, has won the pitch for the organization of a client event of Atlantic Multipower Germany.
The VOK DAMS team headed by Timo Hallwachs will be responsible for the concept creation and implementation of an international event. The event’s target group [...]

CMP Exam to be held at ICCA Congress in India for first time

The Convention Industry Council (CIC), in their continued focus on the globalization of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation, is pleased to announce that a CMP exam will be held in conjunction with International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) at the 49th Annual ICCA Congress in Hyderabad, India on Saturday, [...]

The Pegasus View January 2010: Leisure Travelers Regain Confidence, Boosting Booking Volumes Beyond 2009, 2008 and 2007 Levels

Forward ADS bookings through June show positive growth in reservations on the books, while GDS data indicates more conservative outlook for business travel

SCOTTSDALE, DALLAS and LONDON (March 2, 2010) – Pegasus Solutions has issued The Pegasus View for January 2010, the only industry report that draws from [...]

France wins presidency of IAPCO for the first time!

At the recent General Assembly held in Athens, Greece, Philippe Fournier, of MCI, was unanimously elected as IAPCO’s President. Philippe took over the office immediately and was delighted to receive the vote of confidence.  “It is a tremendous honour to become president of our prestigious institution and to serve our [...]

The Vision Destination Management appointed official ground handler for GIBTM Abu Dhabi and ATM Dubai

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, The Vision Destination Management is set to become a preferred partner in the region.
Launched under the ownership of Mr. Ali Abu Monassar, The Vision Destination Management is run by a team of highly experienced professionals who have already worked as a team before in being instrumental to the local tourism Industry.
The [...]

SITE GREECE-IMIC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE.

Site GREECE contributed again to the success of the 6th International Meetings & Incentives Conference (IMIC) which took place at Megaron in Athens on 10th & 11th of February 2010, with theme “Creating and Managing Successful Products and Powerful Brands”
The opening of the conference on February 10th was followed by the attributions of the traditional Site Greece-IMIC Awards of Excellence.
The President of [...]