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Noma Australia booking details announced

Adventurous Australia on show at World Summit

easyJet celebrates the busiest booking day in its history

easyJet announces recruitment of over 1100 cabin crew and pilots as it opens new crew training centre

Events industry not using sensory experiences to their full potential, according to new study

London’s financial technology boom spurs rapid rise in use of fintech products

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IBTM Knowledge: Creating Connections, Innovating and Inspiring Attendees

VAT-Reimbursement or why American should choose European destinations for their events and meetings

Social media takes centre stage at WTM London

29% increase in the total international traffic of AEGEAN from July to September 2015

ICCA’s Best PR Award 2015: What PR can destinations use to truly stand out from the global competition

Record number of visitors from China coming to Britain

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Sandals reigns supreme at World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony

SECC wins two major Event Industry Awards

AccorHotels pursues the transformation of HotelInvest with the purchase of a portfolio of 43 hotels in France for €281 million

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Business at IMEX America achieves new records

AIME Appoints new Event Director

Digital Infrastructure Award for Top Venues

Bahamas set to welcome World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015

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Hong Kong Tourist Board signs on for World Travel Award Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900

TTG INCONTRI, Sia Guest and Sun: 63,045 trade visitors – a 4.8% Increase

Ovation names John Iannini winner of 2015 Huggability Award

ACTE and CAPA To Combine Global Events In Amsterdam for 2016

Corporate Travel Managers To Focus On Compliance And Employee Experience To Drive Wider Business Objectives

Europe vs. America: Travel Industry Leaders at WTM London Battle It Out

loopd Takes Top Prize in #IMEXpitch Technology Startup Competition at IMEX America

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Future focused – looking ahead to meeting space, sustainability and communication trends

Association Focus & Evening – a day of superb education and networking at IMEX America 2015

Travel agent expertise sought for higher value trips

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Booking via tablets surges as ABTA reveals online holiday booking habits

Abu Dhabi revealed as destination for ABTA Convention 2016

National tourism agency VisitBritain generates record-breaking visitor spend

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It’s party time! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns for a Second Year

The city break is still king in 2015

Early indications are positive for 2016 holiday bookings

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ABTA reveals regional differences in British holiday habits

Widening gap between the “holiday haves” and “holiday have-nots”

2016 Global Event Summit Launched at IMEX America

Selina Chavry Appointed Pacific World Global Managing Director

UNWTO / WTM Ministers’ Summit to Address Key Issues Facing Destination Branding

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Brussels to host Crowdsourcing Week Europe 2015

Berlin to host the Autumn Affiliate Conference

ICCA announces Best PR Award 2015 shortlist

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Meetings Leadership Summit Connects Industry Leaders at ibtm world 2015

Asian incentive delegates to boost Sydney economy by $113m

The Future of Travel: Three predictions that Came true

New KTO Promotion offers MICE Professionals Prizes for Valued Feedback