Pre-show buzz for AIBTM 2013, The Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (www.aibtm.com), is building faster than ever before, as exhibitors are signing up as group coordinators (GCOs) at a record pace. Participation from both exhibitors and GCOs has surpassed last January’s show numbers – with GCO signups showing
One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in every 12 jobs and 30 per cent of the world’s services exports. On the symbolic arrival date of the one-billionth tourist (December 13, 2012), UNWTO revealed
The votes have been counted and the trophies polished as the incredible nation of India steps up to host the most important night of the year in travel – World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony – on December 12, 2012. The VIP event, which is officially supported by
In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO brought together experts from United Nations agencies and Oxford University at UN climate change talks in Qatar to present the latest strategies helping to reduce tourism’s contribution to global warming. Cutting-edge alternative aircraft fuels, emissions trading schemes for aviation, water
EIBTM signs agreement to stay through 2016 EIBTM, the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, events and business travel industry has confirmed that the show will remain in Barcelona until 2016 and will continue to be hosted in the Fira Gran Via. Mr. Joan Gaspart, President of the Barcelona
Reed Travel Exhibitions organizer of the world’s leading portfolio of incentives, business travel and meetings industry events has announced that it is to launch IBTM India, which will take place at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai from 12-14 September 2013. IBTM India will provide an integrated platform for the MICE
The Working Group on Tourism for 12th Five Year Plan, set up by the Planning Commission of India, has recommended various strategies for promotion of tourism industry to increase India’s share of international tourist arrivals to at least 1 per cent by end of 12th Plan from the level of
Hosting Programme Attracts Quality Buyers from ASEAN and Across the World. Over 1,000 exhibitors from across ASEAN have snapped up more than 460 booths at ATF TRAVEX 2013. This strong exhibitor line-up, which is 40 per cent larger than the previous ATF TRAVEX showcase, represents a wide range of diverse
India Tourism has launched two new campaigns recently. The two new campaigns are: An International Campaign called ‘Find What You Seek’ and a Domestic Campaign called ‘Go Beyond’. These campaigns where launched at the recently concluded “World Travel Market-2012”, held in London. The Union Tourism Minister Shri Chiranjeevi who attended
Reducing visa constraints, simplifying entry processes and developing policies that improve connectivity across borders are the topics on the agenda for the world’s Tourism Ministers, as they meet at the annual UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers’ Summit next month in London, United Kingdom, 6 November 2012. Building on