InPeru road show to visit Middle East and Europe
Peru, one of the world's fastest growing emerging economies, will next week embark on a major international road show with the goal of promoting greater inward investment from foreign markets. The tour will see a 35 strong Peruvian delegation led by senior government ministers and business executives from the worlds of politics, banking and commerce, visit the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Frankfurt and London. → Read More
CIBTM to deliver dedicated U.S pavilion to meet growing demand
Following on from post show research, which identified that the U.S. was one of the top destinations of interest, identified by Hosted Buyers attending CIBTM, the show has introduced a dedicated U.S. pavilion on the show floor, which will allow U.S. exhibitors to gain focused access to the China meetings market. → Read More
Technology on the rise at CIBTM
Research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions has confirmed that 77% of buyer respondents who attended last year’s CIBTM confirmed that they regularly use social media as an events communication tool and 50% stated that they would begin implementing virtual meetings technology within the next 12 months. → Read More
Leondakis: Social media remains vital to boutique hotel sector
Social media offers a tremendous opportunity for the boutique hotel sector to compete with larger international chain hotels, according to Commune Hotels & Resorts chief executive, Niki Leondakis. Addressing delegates at the Boutique Hotel Summit 2013, Leondakis said: “Social media has grown to become one of the most important and levelling aspects of marketing today, offering the opportunity for boutique hotels to connect with their guests as never before.” → Read More
AIBTM offers 30 hours of CEU-accredited education
AIBTM, The Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, has released full details of their Education Day program, which will include 30 hours of CEU-accredited sessions. The program offers over 30 different sessions that are designed to support meetings industry professionals in “defining the future of meetings… together.” → Read More
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress
fter 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, that the successful bidder for the 2016 ICCA Congress is Kuching, Malaysia. → Read More
Niki Leondakis to offer keynote at Boutique Hotel Summit
Boutique Hotel Summit has confirmed Commune Hotels & Resorts chief executive Niki Leondakis will offer the keynote address at the 2013 event. The event is being held at the Montcalm Hotel, London. → Read More
LivingSocial becomes Silver Sponsor for Boutique Hotel Summit 2013
Boutique Hotel Summit, an international b2b boutique and lifestyle hotel conference, is delighted to announce LivingSocial as a Silver Sponsor for the 2013 event, which is being held at the Montcalm Hotel, London, from today. Event organiser Piers Brown said: “We’re delighted to welcome LivingSocial as a sponsor. Its Escapes division, which specialises in inspirational marketing and customer acquisition for hospitality clients, is a great fit with the boutique and lifestyle hotel sector, which also endeavours to inspire travellers and give guests great memories.” → Read More
Tanasijevich added to Jerusalem International Tourism Summit roster
Marina Bay Sands president George Tanasijevich has been added to the roster of world-class speakers due to address the Jerusalem International Tourism Summit next week. The event will take place at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre on May 28th-29th, welcoming industry leaders from across the region. → Read More
Doha moves up ICCA rankings following latest investment
Doha has strengthened its position among the most popular convention destinations in the world, with the Qatar capital moving from 49 positions to joint 111th. The city is now level with the established destinations of Florence, Riga and San Juan, in a list of over 360 participating cities in a recently released from the International Congress & Convention Association. → Read More
Seychelles set to launch its Africa Day 2013 celebrations
The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture has confirmed that from today (Wednesday) they are joining Africa to mark the 2013 Africa Day Celebrations through their very own FetAfrik. → Read More
Fresh approach to IMEX Association Day Programme hailed big success
A turnaround in the format of the education programme of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education and networking at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center early today (May 20). → Read More
