May 2016 Travel Events Calendar
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23 Apr 2016 ↓30 Oct 2016
EXPO 2016 Antalya
EXPO 2016 Antalya is the largest cultural, historical and educational olympics of the world. EXPO 2016 Antalya will be held on a 112-hectares area within the boundaries of Aksu Municipality between 23 April and 30 October 2016. The Site will also be open to the public after the event.
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30 Apr 2016 ↓1 May 2016
Philadelphia Inquirer Travel & Culinary Expo 2016
The Philadelphia Inquirer Travel & Culinary Expo reaches extremely qualified travelers who are booking on-site in increasing numbers.
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2 May 2016 ↓5 May 2016
We Are Africa 2016
We Are Africa’s vision is to unlock Africa from these tired old tropes, projecting a more modern and dynamic image outwards and bringing a plethora of new business in. In cooperation with the continent’s best travel brands, we are dedicated to telling the many stories of Africa’s diverse countries and people.
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3 May 2016 ↓5 May 2016
ITM Annual Conference 2016
ITM Annual Conference conference this year scrutinises the complexities of the disruptive influencers that are heading our way and offers an innovative and collaborative journey of discovery designed to stimulate your confidence in the future.
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3 May 2016 ↓6 May 2016
Travelweek 2016
Travelweek Sao Paulo 2016 invites you to share your story, moments and sensations awaken by the fascinating universe of travels that deepens our lives. In its 6th edition, Travelweek is inspired by the bliss of sharing experiences and dreams, looking in a richer and deeper way at this common world, which we love exploring.
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3 May 2016 ↓4 May 2016
UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas 2016
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba, has the pleasure to invite UNWTO Members to the celebration of the statutory meeting of the 60th UNWTO Commission for the Americas to be held in Havana, Cuba on 3 and 4 May 2016. The Commission meeting will be followed by the International Seminar on Tourism and Culture on 4 and 5 May, aimed at the tourism industry stakeholders in general.
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4 May 2016 ↓6 May 2016
HD Expo 2016
HD Expo is the premier trade show and hospitality conference for its industry. Established in 1992 and presented by Hospitality Design magazine, it remains at the forefront by offering the newest and most innovative products and services, encouraging and sharing ideas, providing inspiration and connecting hospitality professionals. HD Expo is dedicated to bringing the interior design industry, architects, owners/operators, developers, specifiers and purchasers the best available resources for their projects. This includes the most informative conference sessions led by top specialists pertinent to today’s industry.
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5 May 2016 ↓6 May 2016
Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) 2016
The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the business aviation industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, organised by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry.
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5 May 2016
ACTE Education Forum - Vancouver 2016
Join ACTE and professionals of the business travel industry at this educational event to enhance your understanding of the corporate travel market, network with colleagues, and openly discuss current issues. We welcome members and non-members alike. Suppliers, become a member and receive up to 35% on all events. ACTE Corporate Buyer Members pay $0 registration - except for a $10 administration fee.
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7 May 2016 ↓9 May 2016
INDABA 2016
INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar.
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9 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
Airport Show, Dubai 2016
The 15th Airport Show will be held from 09-11 May and will cater the Dubai International Airport expansion and other airport developments in UAE.
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9 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
GBTA Legislative Symposium 2016
It is once again time to make your voice heard for the business travel industry. The annual GBTA Legislative Symposium brings together passionate professionals who want to advocate for the future of the business travel industry.
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9 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2016
Join over 1,000 travel catering professionals and experience the latest products and solutions for catering requirements of regional airports.
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10 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
PhoCusWright Europe 2016
The pace of change in the travel industry is unprecedented – traveler expectations continue to rise amid new devices, new channels, an explosion of social content, and more travel options than ever before. For travel leaders to remain relevant, you must be more than an expert in your segment – you must be knowledgeable, insightful and connected.
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10 May 2016
ATAG Global Sustainable Aviation Summit 2016
The ATAG Forum will enable an exchange of views on matters relating to the aviation industry’s ongoing commitment to tackle its climate change impacts. The central focus of the ATAG Forum will be the upcoming 39th ICAO Assembly in September 2016, where it is expected that an historic agreement will be reached on the introduction of a global market-based measure (MBM) for aviation emissions.
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10 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
Cabin Operations Safety Conference 2016
The Cabin Operations Safety Conference (COSC) was launched in 2014 to facilitate the further exchange of lessons-learned and harmonize cabin operations safety best practices worldwide.
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10 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) 2016
The 4th edition of the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will take place on May 10-11, 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. GALF 2016 will be held in conjunction with the well-established Airport Show and will assemble the world’s foremost airport, policy, business and technology leaders in an effort to address their needs and provide them with a platform on which they can engage, exchange knowledge, share best practices, forge partnerships and discuss issues of common interest.
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10 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
Travel Law Seminar 2016
2016 is another busy year for regulatory and legal change – with the Package Travel Directive and Consumer Rights Act promising to transform the travel landscape. Are you ready for risks that these may pose to your business? Join us at our forthcoming Travel Law Seminar to receive an expert insight into the issues facing our industry and the business challenges that you are likely to face this year and in the years to come
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10 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
Global Airport Leaders Forum 2016
The Global Airport Leaders’ Forum held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines & Group brings together the world’s foremost airport, policy, business and technology leaders in an effort to address their needs and provide them with a platform on which they can engage, exchange knowledge, share best practice, forge partnerships and discuss issues of common interest. 2016 is the 4th edition.
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10 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
California Travel Summit (CTS) 2016
The California Travel Association (CalTravel) is the unified voice of California’s travel industry. California’s travel-related businesses come together as members in this organisation to ensure the future health of tourism through our collective strength. CalTravel’s advocacy role is important to maintain the funding mechanism for California tourism and to protect the industry from detrimental legislation.
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10 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
AdventureNEXT 2016
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and our host destination partner Macedonia (officially, “The Agency for Promotion and Support of Tourism in Macedonia”) are pleased to showcase the adventurous side of the Balkans. During the inaugural specialized regional conference on responsible adventure tourism called AdventureNEXT event, leading international adventure tour operators and journalists, along with ground suppliers and destination representatives from Southeastern Europe (Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey), are invited to learn, partner and grow.
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10 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
TRENZ 2016
This year’s TRENZ ends at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre today. Returning to Rotorua next year, 10-13 May, will embed and extend the region’s profile with hundreds of international buyers, maximising the local investment in the event, says Chris Roberts, Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) which manages TRENZ.
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10 May 2016 ↓11 May 2016
Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit 2016
The Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) is the Caribbean’s most noteworthy hotel investment conference. Join us in convenient Miami for informative sessions and unbeatable networking opportunities. With over a decade of experience in bringing the hotel/tourism investment community together in the Caribbean, the host of CHRIS has created a conference which is innovative, timely, and focused.
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11 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
World Economic Forum on Africa 2016
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
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11 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) - Kuala Lumpur 2016
The GSIP Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will take place May 11-12, 2016 at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. By attending the Workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of the most effective ways to gather safety data and conduct risk assessments from both an individual organization and through partnerships with other stakeholders in the aviation industry.
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11 May 2016 ↓12 May 2016
China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) 2016
The China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) has established its reputation as the most influential hotel investment conference in the region by consistently delivering a wealth of timely market insights that facilitate corporate strategies and growth in the world’s second largest economy. CHIC is the must-attend meeting platform for domestic and international hotel and tourism industry leaders/investors to cultivate relationships, seek opportunities and gain valuable insights into the industry trends crucial for business decisions
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11 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
Expotur 2016
EXPOTUR is the travel trade-mart of Costa Rica and the region, with the experience of 30 uninterrupted years, it became in the best negotiation platform.
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11 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
Hotel Opportunities Latin America 2016
HOLA is designed to provide an annual meeting place for hotel executives, investors, lenders, developers, and the professional advisory community who are interested in doing deals in one of the world’s hottest hotel markets - Latin America.
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11 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
Tourism Human Resources Conference 2016
The main aim of the Tourism Human Resources Conference is to bring together tourism practitioners, from both the public and private sectors, human resource professionals, tourism educators/trainers and consultants as well as tourism & hospitality students of tertiary institutions to share strategies and best practices on areas and issues affecting the tourism and hospitality sectors, to provide updated information on various aspects of tourism’s development, to enhance skills and to allow opportunities for professional
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11 May 2016 ↓14 May 2016
The International Tourism Expo - Puerto Rico 2016
The International Tourism Expo - Puerto Rico is designed to showcase the beauty, sports, nature, adventure, and gastronomy experiences available throughout the Caribbean and beyond, bringing together members of the tourism industry from across the globe.
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11 May 2016 ↓15 May 2016
ASTA Maui Showcase 2016
Overlooking the cobalt blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on legendary Ka’anapali Beach is the perfect island resort for the inspiring ASTA Maui Showcase, May 11-15, 2016.
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11 May 2016 ↓13 May 2016
APacCHRIE 2016
Asia-Pacific CHRIE (Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education) , better known as APacCHRIE, is a Federation of the I-CHRIE. Members of APacCHRIE constitute all countries on the Pacific Rim who must also be a registered member of I-CHRIE.
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11 May 2016
ACTE Education Forum - Zurich 2016
ACTE focuses on practical issues and innovation to help deliver greater results to your company through interactive, immersive learning, provocative discussion and networking
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12 May 2016
ACTE Education Forum - Pittsburgh 2016
Join ACTE and the leaders of the business travel industry at this educational event designed to enhance your understanding of the corporate travel market, offer you the opportunity to network with colleagues, and openly discuss the future of our industry.
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12 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
Brand USA MegaFam 2016
Entering is easy! Simply log your American Airlines and British Airways flight bookings to the USA, complete the MegaFam Airlines 2016 badge and pass as many Specialist badges as you can on the USA Discovery Program to be in with a chance of joining one of the following incredible itineraries…
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12 May 2016 ↓14 May 2016
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2016
The conference will focus on the growing momentum for cruise tourism in Asia, the expansion of the cruise fleet now operating in Asian waters, and the opportunities and challenges this represents for the region. Representatives from the world’s leading cruise lines will take part in the conference sessions, along with senior representatives from ports, destinations and other cruise tourism stakeholders, giving their insights on how the region can increase its presence in this growing global industry.
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13 May 2016 ↓16 May 2016
Peru Travel Mart 2016
Peru Travel Mart offers a unique opportunity for knowing Peru and making businesses through pre-scheduled appointments in a strictly professional setting, to entrepreneurs coming from the different outbound markets for priority tourism, to tourism professionals, hotels representatives, tour operators, airlines, cruises, and land transfer enterprises in Peru.
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14 May 2016 ↓21 May 2016
ACTE Global Around the World - São Paulo 2016
Around the World is a certified, hands-on, global immersion training and development programme focused exclusively on global business travel management.
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15 May 2016 ↓18 May 2016
IGHC Ground Handling Conference 2016
The IATA IGHC is the premier annual ground handling industry conference in the world. In 2016 the event will be hosted by Air Canada (Platinum Sponsor).
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15 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
Australian Tourism Exchange 2016
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) is Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event. ATE brings together Australian tourism businesses in a forum to promote their products directly to tourism wholesalers and retailers from around the world through a combination of scheduled business appointments and networking events. It also provides international travel Buyers with the opportunity to experience Australia’s tourism offering first-hand through pre and post event familiarisations.
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16 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
OpenTravel Advisory Forum 2016
The OpenTravel Alliance is the only organization that brings together professionals from numerous verticals in the travel industry. Nowhere else do you have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with leaders in hotels, car rental firms, cruise lines, railways, leisure suppliers, tour operators, and travel agencies, as well as some of the travel industry’s top technology companies and distributors.
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16 May 2016
Business Travel Trends and Forecasts - Atlanta 2016
Brought to you by The BTN Group, the third annual Business Travel Trends & Forecasts Atlanta conference is the one-day, buyer-focused conference designed to unite corporate travel professionals and provide a platform for information sharing. Attendees gather intelligence on industry developments, sharing experiences, challenges and solutions with peers in an open forum.
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16 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
LGBT Week NYC 2016
LGBT WeekSM is an “open source” mosaic of events and activities, produced and hosted by various LGBT-dedicated organizations. Focusing on a week in New York City facilitates a synergy among the events and organizers that isn’t otherwise available. For example, we are working with IGLTA to produce a 1/2-day LGBT Travel Symposium on Tuesday of LGBT Week, oSTEM is partnering with Credit Suisse to produce a Monday evening panel on Talent in Modern FinTech, and Out Professionals is scheduling their annual Casino Night fundraiser event to be held during LGBT Week.
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17 May 2016 ↓18 May 2016
Online Marketing Strategies for Travel 2016: The Americas & Caribbean
The Online Marketing Strategies for Travel event is where top marketing professionals from across the industry come together to discuss best practices and upcoming trends in the online travel space.
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17 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2016
The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia is the premier exhibition for leading hotel & hospitality brands. If your objectives in 2015 include raising your brand profile amongst key indusry delegates, then contact The Hotel Show team today to discuss the options available.
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17 May 2016 ↓18 May 2016
Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) - Jakarta 2016
The GSIP Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, will take place May 17-18, 2016. The venue for the Workshop is to be announced. By attending the Workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of the most effective ways to gather safety data and conduct risk assessments from both an individual organisation and through partnerships with other stakeholders in the aviation industry.
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17 May 2016
ABTA Regional Meeting - Northern Ireland 2016
The team from ABTA, together with Chairman Noel Josephides, look forward to meeting you to discuss a range of issues that will affect your business.
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17 May 2016 ↓19 May 2016
IATA Aviation Fuel Forum 2016
The bi-annual IATA Aviation Fuel Forum is the premier industry meeting for the world’s aviation fuel community. The Forum is a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel suppliers and IATA Strategic Partners to discuss the industry’s priorities and agree on actions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
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18 May 2016 ↓20 May 2016
WTM Connect Asia 2016
WTM Connect Asia is an exciting new event bringing together suppliers of South East Asia and international travel product to meet with South East Asian and international Hosted Buyers.
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18 May 2016 ↓20 May 2016
CLIA Selling Cruise Conference 2016
The world’s newest and most innovative cruise ship will be making her UK debut to travel agents at the 2016 CLIA Conference. Royal Caribbean International’s latest ship, Harmony of the Seas, will be joined by P&O Cruises’ Ventura as CLIA celebrates the 10th anniversary of the largest cruise travel agent event in Europe.
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18 May 2016 ↓21 May 2016
First World Conference on Tourism for Development 2016
The First World Conference on Tourism for Development will be held in Beijing, China from 18-21 May 2016 with a specific view to advancing the contribution of tourism to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) under the theme “Tourism for Peace and Development”.
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18 May 2016 ↓21 May 2016
PATA Annual Summit 2016
PATA Annual Summit attracts 200-400 delegates from 30+ countries, bringing together international thought leaders, industry shapers, and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region. The Summit serves both as the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and as a global tourism forum for enhancing the sustainable growth, value and quality of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
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18 May 2016 ↓20 May 2016
SMART 2016
Each year, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and L’Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin (AHSM) in conjunction with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau and the Office de Tourisme de St. Martin organize the largest trade show in the North Eastern Caribbean for Airlines, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Travel Writers, and Event Planners from the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. The tradeshow provides a unique opportunity for local and regional hoteliers, ground handlers and activities providers to present their tourism products, network and negotiate prospective business opportunities.
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19 May 2016
BBT Forum - London 2016
Buying Business Travel Magazine alongside the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), run bi-annual forums aimed at senior travel buyers. These one day peer-to-peer events brings travel managers together to discuss best practice, and share common challenges and successes, in running their travel programme.
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19 May 2016 ↓22 May 2016
World Travel Fair 2016
WTF is a prominent and most influential annual gala for the international tourism industry in China.
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19 May 2016
Business Travel Trends and Forecasts - Boston 2016
Brought to you by The BTN Group, Business Travel Trends & Forecasts Boston is the one-day, buyer-focused conference designed to unite corporate travel professionals and provide a platform for information sharing. Attendees gather intelligence on industry developments, sharing experiences, challenges and solutions with peers in an open forum.
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20 May 2016 ↓23 May 2016
Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE) 2016
Taipei International Tourism Exposition (Taipei Tourism Exposition abbreviation HE). According to the first-half year, the largest tourism event and the annual “Summer largest travel fair” for the positioning, guiding by the Traffic Ministry of Tourism, establishing 45 years of the largest Taipei Travel Business Association and “Sheung Luen” International Exhibition Company join together in organising.
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21 May 2016 ↓24 May 2016
NRA Show 2016
Every year, over the course of four days, more than 1,800 suppliers and tens of thousands of buyers come together to make lasting connections that drive business profitability and shape the future of the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.
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21 May 2016 ↓28 May 2016
ACTE Global Around the World - Abu Dhabi & Dubai 2016
Around the World is a certified, hands-on, global immersion training and development programme focused exclusively on global business travel management.
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22 May 2016 ↓24 May 2016
Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit 2016
As an invite-only event, ULTRA invites only pre-qualified, leading luxury travel agency owners and managers eager to meet one-to-one with the crème de la crème of luxury travel suppliers. This is event has limited capacity to allow for the intimacy required to enable such a productive venue focused around this unique segment.
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22 May 2016 ↓26 May 2016
Vacation.com International Conference & Trade Show 2016
All hands will be on deck at Conference to learn how Vacation.com gives you the tools, programs and support to Think Bigger: bigger client lists, bigger partner sales, bigger cruise groups, bigger online presence and bigger hotel commissions.
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23 May 2016 ↓25 May 2016
WTM Connect China 2016
Staged annually in China, WTM Connect China is a vibrant must attend business-to-business event where Leisure industry decision makers congregate in one place to network, negotiate and conduct business.
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23 May 2016 ↓24 May 2016
Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit 2016
The international boutique hotel sector is booming. Both small independents and large multi-nationals are investing heavily to establish a presence in this exciting market. Hotels tailored to this sector are opening at an ever-increasing rate, defying tough economic conditions.
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24 May 2016
ABTA Regional Meeting - North West 2016
The team from ABTA, together with Chairman Noel Josephides, look forward to meeting you to discuss a range of issues that will affect your business.
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24 May 2016 ↓27 May 2016
NEXT: Travel Trade Exchange 2016
NEXT: Travel Trade Exchange is part of a comprehensive network of business solutions, designed for top level executives and innovators from the Americas who believe in a new forward thinking travel industry. Its goal is to engage professionals, leaders and decision makers in a valuable networking platform for true business and knowledge exchange.
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24 May 2016
Hotel Management Thailand Summit 2016
The leading conference in Thailand that directly addresses all operational/management challenges, Hotel Management Thailand Summit provides a platform for hotel executives from both corporate level and property level to discuss key operational, branding and financial issues directly impacting corporate and property P&L.CEO, COO, CFO, VPs, GMs, Financial Controllers, and executive committee members will gather to strategize and debate on essential topics including brand equity, cash-flow management, cost control, innovation and staff retention and development. Industry leaders will share their best practices and recommendations with their peers.
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25 May 2016
ITT Odyssey Suppers 2016
Odyssey Suppers are small, informal events that take place in the House of Commons and are hosted by Lord Snape of Wednesbury.
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25 May 2016 ↓27 May 2016
Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) 2016
The Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference, an IHIF Summit, will return to Thailand for a third year. A tourism gateway in the very heart of Asia, Thailand is the perfect location for regional outreach. On the country level, the Thai Government is expend efforts to further boost the country’s image and tourism is once again on the rise
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26 May 2016
ACTE Education Forum - Chicago 2016
Join ACTE and business travel professionals at this educational event to enhance your understanding of the corporate travel market, network with colleagues, and openly discuss current issues. We welcome members and non-members alike. ACTE Corporate Travel Buyer members can attend for only a $10 administration fee.
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26 May 2016
ACTE Education Forum - Dubai 2016
• Format: Minimal presentation for maximum interaction. Presenters sit amongst the audience to encourage honest, open dialogue. • Education focusing on practical issues and innovation to improve your business travel programme delivery. • For national and international travel professionals: Interactive, immersive learning, provocative discussion and networking.
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26 May 2016
ABTA Regional Meeting - Southern 2016
The team from ABTA, together with Chairman Noel Josephides, look forward to meeting you to discuss a range of issues that will affect your business.
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29 May 2016 ↓1 Jun 2016
ISL Symposium 2016
Join the 11th International Symposium on Sustainable Leadership, from 29 May – 1 June 2016, in exciting Bangkok, Thailand, in the heart of Asia.
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30 May 2016 ↓31 May 2016
Leaders in Hospitality CEE & CIS Summit 2016
The hotel industry has seen the utmost growth during the year 2015 and there were almost 600 million international visitors and 2.7 billion over-night stays recorded. Operators have seen a 12.3 percent increase in their profits and it is considered the strongest gain in total revenue growth since 2007.
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30 May 2016 ↓2 Jun 2016
ILTM Asia - International Luxury Travel Market Asia 2016
ILTM Asia is the show everyone is talking about. It’s a slick international, invitation only global event where the suppliers of the world’s best luxury travel experiences get to meet the buyers representing Asia Pacific’s fast growing and sought after market of luxury travellers. All taking place in Shanghai over four days - see you there.