ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, today announces plans to host its first TechNOphobia event to be held in Scotland on June 19th at the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh entitled ‘Social Media – Building a strategy to engage your audience’.
The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile.
In partnership with Strawberry Energy team, SCB presenting the MINI STRAWBERRY TREE – portable charger which uses energy from the Sun to recharge any kind of mobile devices.
The growing revolutionary landmark in today’s events Industry Newtonstrand has officially announced that it adopts the revolutionary Accord Event Server.
Following an extensive consultation and development process, in the second half of April 2013 ICCA has launched an Association Portal, specifically designed for association executives to assist them in organising quality meetings. Qualifying association executives can register on http://associations.iccaworld.com to access a password-protected section in the ICCA website, which draws together ICCA’s unique data and [...]
BARRINGTON, IL – May 1, 2013 – Trondent Development Corp., a provider of web and mobile applications to the corporate travel industry, continues to enhance AirWEB Authorizer, its market leading pre-trip approval system, with numerous new features.
From 12th to 14th of April Gdansk Tourism Fair was held – one of the biggest events dedicated to tourism in Poland.
Now Nearly 500 Row 44-Equipped Aircraft Flying Worldwide Norwegian Air Shuttle First Airline in Europe to Offer Video-On-Demand
Industry-pioneering Tech Fest, which aims to engage event organisers with new technologies, has announced plans to hold its second event on July 18 – 19th in London following high demand from participants at the inaugural event….
Prague Convention Bureau primary focuses is on the international business events market. Key market segments include:
Rivaled or Outperformed 2012 Without Leap Year Bump
Following the successful test and roll-out of a new, single email inbox for hosted buyers at IMEX America last year, the IMEX Group is introducing the same concept for all hosted buyers at IMEX in Frankfurt 21- 23rd May 2013.
-New global research reveals free internet is more important than room service to travellers- IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced that it will be providing free internet to all its 71m loyalty programme members, worldwide.
KUALA LUMPUR – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s (the Centre) annual Association Seminar this year brought together local association executives,
“smartMap Berlin,” the app which depicts a 3D model of the German capital, continues to expand.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced an order for 10 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order, valued at $3.2 billion at current list prices, adds to the growing portfolio of long-haul airplanes for the Los Angeles-based leasing company.
Travel Technology has become one of the most stable and dynamic exhibitor segments at ITB Berlin 2013. The range of exhibitors and products is the largest of any travel trade show worldwide.
-App is free to download and available to all (not just guests) on the App store now
World Travel Market, the leading global event of the travel industry, launched futuretravelleaders.TV, a dedicated channel featuring the travel and tourism’s rising stars of today and tomorrow’s industry leaders.
Heathrow passengers are the first in the world to use an innovative technology as part of the airport’s drive to further improve the passenger experience.
Mobile Trends Conference was held on 21 – 22 February 2013 at Park Inn by Radisson in Krakow.
An Android and iPhone app with a map of the grounds and information on exhibitors and events
By 2015, the way we travel will change significantly fuelled by innovation in IT – used by airlines, airports and passengers. This is according to SITA, the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, in its report published today - Flying into the Future.
World ATM Congress announces the official release of its new mobile application – titled “World ATM Congress” – in app stores.
Practical tips and information on social media, blogging and mobile travel services – eTravel World features events from Wednesday to Saturday for the first time – ITB Berlin programme highlights main bloggers’ events
New industry online TV channel launched yesterday with an exclusive interview from Markly Wilson, Director of International Marketing, New York State Division of Tourism.
GenieMobile (www.geniemobile.com) have been appointed as the official Technology Partner for the Apps World series events (www.apps-world.net), starting with Apps World 2013 in San Francisco on 7th & 8th February 2013 at the Moscone Center West.
Young travellers and new ideas transform the hotel market – 8th ITB Hospitality Day points in a new direction and presents four exceptional hotel concepts
Travel Technology at ITB Berlin 2013 is booked up – focus on Mobile Travel und Social Media innovations and developments –
PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect, participates for the first time in FITUR, in a special session included in FITURTECH program, focused on online travel industry trends in 2013 and beyond
Palma de Mallorca – 17 January 2013 – Hotelbeds, the leading global accommodation wholesaler, has reached a strategic alliance with Oracle, the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, to develop an innovative technological infrastructure capable of supporting Hotelbeds’ expansion plans, which aim to more than double the online accommodation market [...]
Pedro Duque, the Spanish Astronaut at the European Space Agency (ESA) Will Present a Paper on ESA’s Manned Flight Programmes within the Framework of the Leading Forum on Tourism and Technology at FITUR
ATC Global, the principal annual Exhibition, Conference and Award Ceremony for the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Industry, today announced further details of its free-to-attend educational programme that will run alongside all activity taking place from 12-14th March 2013 at Amsterdam RAI.
If you are interested in finding out how Upstream drastically improves engagement and response rates to mobile marketing, then please come and meet the team at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona 25-28 February 2013.
Tech City, East London’s tech and creative cluster, received a major boost from both the public and the private sector today, which will help continue transform the area into Europe’s technology capital.
Imagine for a second that someone is trying to make a reservation for that same evening, but has already left the house so all they can use are mobile devices. Will your hotel’s website be able to let that person make a reservation from their smartphone? What if it was a tablet instead?
Study of last-minute mobile booking behavior reveals that “revelry” and “romance” are most cited causes
13 December 2012: A new technology zone is set to launch at the 2013 Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME). The Future Events Experience will showcase the latest concepts and innovations for the MICE industry and provide an interactive experience for attendees eager to stay at the forefront of technological developments. In partnership with Newtonstrand and Eventskills, [...]
On the 6th December 2012, a TechCity based start-up has received approval by the Transport for London to roll-out their new high speed wifi service in the iconic London black cab. Ranked in the top 100 UK startups, Eyetease Limited (www.eyetease.com) has spent over 2 years championing this new proposition in London, which provides drivers and [...]
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress
Frankfurt, 20 May 2013 After presentations from the two shortlisted destinations, Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia, and the Czech Republic capital Prague, ICCA President Arnaldo Nardone on behalf of the ICCA Board of Directors today announced at the mid-year ICCA meeting held alongside IMEX,
Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes
The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile.
ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth
With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market.
Record £5.3b spent by APMEA countries in 2012 representing 28% of UK’s inbound tourism revenue
VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings.
World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Brazil’s USD$23 Billion Gay Travel Market – World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Bosch TownHall Meeting 2013 with VOK DAMS China
The experts for events and live marketing from VOK DAMS China have realized the TownHall Meeting 2013 for their client Bosch in Wuxi.
Seth Mattison to keynote on day two of AIBTM 2013 in Chicago
Educating Attendees on How to “Rock the Workplace”
Keynote Speakers Deliver Context for AIPC 2013 in Cape Town
The lineup of exemplary speakers on hand for the 2013 AIPC Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa this coming July 1-3 will provide delegates with a comprehensive insight into how the country is emerging as a major factor in both the global economy and the meetings industry.
