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March 2018 Travel Events Calendar

  • 27 Feb 2018 1 Mar 2018

    HI Design MEA 2018

    Doha , Qatar

    HI Design MEA brings the hotel project people of the Middle East & Africa together: Specifiers with confirmed hotel interior projects and FF&E Suppliers who are ready to deliver.

  • 28 Feb 2018 1 Mar 2018

    The Philippine Hospitality Summit 2018

    Manila, Philippines

    The summit will gather C-level executives from investing companies, regulators, construction companies, architects, financial institutions and associations to meet, network as well as exchange insights of investment strategies, operational efficiency in the Philippines hotel industry.

  • 28 Feb 2018 1 Mar 2018

    International Confex 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    International Confex is the UK’s leading event for organisers of both national and international events. Taking place 9:30am till 5:30pm, 28th Feb- 1st March 2018 at Olympia, London it provides the largest buying forum for the events industry with venues, destinations, suppliers and buyers networking and doing business.

  • 1 Mar 2018

    Mexico Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (MexHIC) 2018

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Like emerging hospitality markets over the world, Mexico and Central America offer complex but rewarding opportunities for hotel and resort development. HVS is pleased to announce the seventh annual Mexico Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference, or MexHIC 2017, a forum for interaction between market participants focused on defining market drivers, and visualizing a path for sound industry growth.

  • 1 Mar 2018 3 Mar 2018

    Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2018

    Guangzhou, China

    As the earliest large-scale international tourism exhibition in China with the longest history, Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) is one of the most influential B2B and B2C travel fair focusing on outbound and inbound travel and M.I.C.E. With 25 years’ development, GITF will continuously bring the most trendy tourism information, professional events and quality services to the world, providing a perfect business communication platform for global exhibitors and buyers.

  • 2 Mar 2018 4 Mar 2018

    Astindo Fair 2018

    Jakarta, Indonesia

    One of the biggest tourist destination forums & expo in Indonesia - an event where travel and tourism industry could meet directly with consumer to gain information access on traveling to various tourist destinations in Indonesia and overseas.

  • 4 Mar 2018 5 Mar 2018

    The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo 2018

    Ocean City, United States

    The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo brings together the hospitality industry buyers and sellers to facilitate business. Produced by the non-profit Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, this popular Expo draws close to 5,000 attendees and features 400 exhibit booths. Year after year, both exhibitors and attendees look forward to coming out of winter hibernation and gathering to network, solidify relationships, and learn from one another. In addition to finding the most innovative products on the market, attendees can see actual production demonstrations and learn the latest trends. As an added bonus, free educational sessions and culinary demonstrations take place throughout the Expo. In order to attend the Expo and walk the exhibit floor, you must be 21 years old and be a buyer, or a guest of a buyer, in the hospitality industry.

  • 5 Mar 2018 8 Mar 2018

    Seatrade Cruise Global 2018

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

    Seatrade Cruise Global is the epicenter of the global cruise industry and the only event guaranteed to bring together every facet of the business including cruise lines, suppliers, travel agents and partners. No other live event offers the 360 degree networking opportunity found at Seatrade Cruise Global. With nearly 900 exhibitors and over 11,000 attendees from 125 countries, comprehensive conference content featuring the industry’s most knowledgable speakers, and the State of the Industry plenary session led by the heads of the four largest cruise corporations, Seatrade Cruise Global truly is the cruise industry’s premier global event.

  • 5 Mar 2018

    Hong Kong Travel Mission 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to the UK will return for its 28th year on 7th March 2018, at 155 Bishopsgate in London.  This one day event, which has become a key feature in the travel trade calendar, is designed specifically for Product and Contracting Managers from UK tour operators to make new contacts and re-acquaint with Hong Kong trade.

  • 5 Mar 2018 7 Mar 2018

    IHIF - International Hotel Investment Forum 2018

    Berlin, Germany

    Over 2,000 senior members of the hotel industry from 80 countries joined together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of IHIF from 6th – 8th March at the Intercontinental Berlin.  They celebrated in style with multiple networking opportunities throughout the event creating a light-hearted yet productive atmosphere. New for 2017, the opening night reception, incorporating IHIF’s 20th birthday party, took place amongst the exhibition stands and provided guests with a culinary tour of tastes from around the world. Musicians and entertainers reflected the geographical origins of the food and culture and created a fun and unique environment.

  • 5 Mar 2018 7 Mar 2018

    HR in Hospitality Conference and Expo 2018

    Las Vegas, United States

    HR in Hospitality is the only conference that addresses the unique HR and legal challenges facing the hospitality. If you handle any aspects of HR or employment law for a hospitality organisation you need to be here.

  • 6 Mar 2018

    Corporate Travel Forum - Germany 2018

    Berlin, Germany

    The Corporate Travel Forum covers the entire corporate ecosystem. The event, held in numerous locations globally , focuses on the hotel sector, bringing together industry experts to unravel the complexities of hotel programme management.

  • 6 Mar 2018

    Eventex 2018

    Online

    Every year we pick leading names and influencers from the industry to be part of the Eventex Awards judging panel. It’s how we ensure the highest standard and integrity of our competition and that each accolade is 100% deserved. We are particularly proud of the fact the awards are synonymous with complete transparency. Once the winners are announced, every judge’s vote and comment is made public!

  • 6 Mar 2018 8 Mar 2018

    World ATM Congress 2018

    Madrid, Spain

    World ATM Congress, a meeting of ATM Professionals and industry representatives, is an exciting opportunity to brainstorm fresh, new strategies and solutions and network to meet the demands of the ever-changing ATM environment.

  • 7 Mar 2018 11 Mar 2018

    ITB Berlin 2018

    Berlin, Germany

    The whole world meets at ITB Berlin: People, working in the travel industry and people, who want to catch up on the most beautiful travel destinations. The combination of trade exhibition, public exhibition and the biggest professional convention worldwide attracts tens of thousands of visitors, exhibitors and media representatives every year.

  • 7 Mar 2018 9 Mar 2018

    Hospitality Design Summit 2018

    Dana Point, CA, United States

    Hospitality Design Summit, now in its 17th year, is the industry’s only networking conference focused on ideas outside hospitality. Because everyone needs fresh thinking and new sources of inspiration, HD Summit is designed to sharpen the leadership skills executives need daily-and to provide the big ideas needed to stay ahead of the competition.

  • 8 Mar 2018 9 Mar 2018

    Latin America Airport Expansion Summit 2018

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    At the 4th Annual Latin America Airport Expansion Summit, government officials, investors, airport management groups and civil aviation authorities will go in discussion with consultants, architects, construction companies, equipment providers and service groups, in order to better explore the market and support the project development.

  • 9 Mar 2018 11 Mar 2018

    Berlin Travel Festival 2018

    Berlin, Germany

    From March 9–11, 2018 at Arena Berlin in Kreuzberg, the Berlin Travel Festival is celebrating its debut by bringing together today’s most forward-thinking adventurers, aficionados, explorers, and brands to share their globetrotting expertise at Arena Berlin. The festival ventures into new territories: Whether you’re planning a weekend jaunt to your favorite city or considering once-in-a-lifetime journey, from the way journeys are planned to how moments on the road are captured and shared—you’ll leave inspired for your next great adventure.

  • 9 Mar 2018 11 Mar 2018

    DRT Show Singapore 2018

    Singapore

    DRT Show Singapore is to take place this year at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, 9-11 March 2018.

  • 9 Mar 2018 21 Mar 2018

    Cornell-Nanyang Advanced Management Program in Hospitality Management Singapore (AMP) 2018

    Singapore

    Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA) and Nanyang Business School (NBS) have partnered to offer hospitality and tourism professionals a program that combines industry best practices with cutting-edge hospitality management theory. The Cornell-Nanyang Advanced Management Program (CN-AMP) will provide participants an outstanding opportunity to advance their knowledge of hospitality management in a multi-national setting.

  • 10 Mar 2018 11 Mar 2018

    Philadelphia Travel & Adventure Show 2018

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    This two-day event is your ticket to discover authentic travel experiences, snap up the deals and win trips and giveaways, and be entertained and delighted at this amazing travel extravagansa. You’ll hear travel tips from the experts including Andrew Zimmern, Rick Steves and Arthur Frommer. Experience scuba diving, rock wall and see cultural performances.

  • 10 Mar 2018 12 Mar 2018

    intourmarket Moscow 2018

    Moscow, Russia

    ITM - INTOURMARKET in Moscow was initiated by the entire Russian Tourism Industry (RST) and is strongly supported by Rostourism - the Russian Tourism Ministry. It brings together hosted buyers and travel professionals from all Russian regions with Russian and international tourism key players. Participaction means prestige to the exhibitors in the largest Russian and third-largest international fair, since over 90,000 Russian and foreign tourism representatives, among whom you’ll find chief excecutives of tourism agencies and industrial experts, visit this event.

  • 11 Mar 2018 13 Mar 2018

    International Ski Travel Market (ISTM) 2018

    Grindelwald, Switzerland

    ISTM brings together exhibitors who are ski travel suppliers including hotels, chalets, resorts and tourism boards with buyers who are outbound ski travel buyers such as tour operators, agents, private travel arrangers and meetings and incentive professionals. The event consists of two days of pre-scheduled appointments along with evening social functions and an educational forum. ISTM will take place in Grindelwald, Switzerland with the partnership of Jungfrau and Grindelwald Tourism and the Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof.

  • 12 Mar 2018

    Moscow International MICE Forum 2018

    Moscow, Russia

    The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions business in Russia is expanding fast and the Moscow MICE Forum provides a professional and cost effective platform for International suppliers to meet the key players in this rapidly expanding section of the Russian tourism industry.

  • 12 Mar 2018 13 Mar 2018

    Middle East Rail 2018

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The largest rail conference and exhibition across the Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent & Central Asia.

  • 12 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) 2018

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) facilitates investment decision-making within the restaurant space. The forum showcases the hottest restaurant concepts from around the globe and gives attendees a place of focus to connect with investors, owners, franchisors and senior hospitality professionals, assess the state of the hospitality industry and secure deals for the coming year.

  • 12 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    HT-NEXT 2018

    San Diego, United States

    HT-NEXT has quickly become the must-attend educational and networking experience for hospitality technology professionals and solution providers!

  • 12 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    Young Hoteliers Summit (YHS) 2018

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    The Summit has been hosted at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne every year since its introduction in 2010. YHS attracts students, the academic body and professionals by taking advantage of its position as the most influential student-organized hospitality summit on a global scale. Through keynote speeches, workshops and the YHS Challenge, all participants are integrated to have a positive and meaningful experience from the 3-day Summit.

  • 12 Mar 2018 13 Mar 2018

    The Cargo Show MENA 2018

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The biggest transport and logistics conference and exhibition across the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. 3000 supply chain managers and logistics professionals. $25 billion worth of opportunity.

  • 13 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    SPACE Africa 2018

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Africa’s only conference for real estate professionals exploring the ROI of efficient buildings.

  • 13 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    Sustainable Properties Africa Conference & Exhibition (SPACE) 2018

    Nairobi, Kenya

    The Only Finance Conference in Africa Demonstrating Results on How to Secure Finance, Achieve High Returns on Investment & Shorten Payback Times for Developing & Retrofitting Properties Sustainably in Africa.

  • 13 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    Millennial 20/20 Summit - London 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Millennial 20/20 London will bring together 3,500+ Brands, Retailers, Corporates, Service Providers, Media, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups. Hosting 150+ speakers across multiple conference stages covering a variety of industry sector tracks (including Innovation, Retail, E-Commerce, Marketing, Futures, Fashion & Beauty, Travel & Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Finance, Auto, Health and Fitness). There will be a host of “Future of” immersive showcases and a curated exhibition space showcasing the leading commerce solutions in Retail, E-Commerce, Marketing, Payments, Mobile, Social, Video, Big Data and CRM.

  • 13 Mar 2018 15 Mar 2018

    AdventureELEVATE 2018

    Alberta, Canada

    285 adventure travel industry professionals from 25 countries gathered from March 13-15 for the fourth AdventureELEVATE in the beautiful region of Banff & Lake Louise, Alberta.

  • 13 Mar 2018 15 Mar 2018

    MITT - Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2018

    Moscow, Russia

    Held annually, MITT is Russia’s largest and longest running travel exhibition. With over 1,600 participating companies and 182+ destinations, it is the key meeting place for the industry and an opportunity to catch up with colleagues and clients. In addition, it enables participants to increase awareness of their destination, gain a real feel for the Russian travel market and gauge demand for their services.

  • 13 Mar 2018 15 Mar 2018

    IATA: World Cargo Symposium 2018

    Dallas, TX, United States

    The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious annual event of its kind and the only one to bring together key stakeholders from the entire air cargo supply chain.

  • 13 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018

    Hotel, Catering & Retail Show 2018

    Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    The Hotel, Catering and Retail Show features new and innovative products, hundreds of delicious food and drink product tastings, the latest trends and exciting developments from industry, and a chance to network with current suppliers, peers and key industry players.

  • 14 Mar 2018

    Attracting First Time Cruisers Conference 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    ABTA’s new conference for the cruise industry looks at how to attract first time cruisers. How can you appeal to the growing market of travellers of all ages and demographics who have not traditionally considered cruising?

  • 14 Mar 2018

    Social Media in Travel Seminar - Glasgow 2018

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    ABTA’s practical one-day social media seminar has been designed specifically for tour operators and travel agents. The day will deliver comprehensive guidance on the opportunities and challenges of social media for travel.

  • 14 Mar 2018

    ITT Odyssey Suppers 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Throughout the year ITT runs Odyssey Suppers at the House of Commons and a session at World Travel Market. ITT endeavours to find different ways to satisfy the increasing need for events.

  • 15 Mar 2018

    Entertainment Travel Summit 2018

    Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Brought to you by the BTN Group; publishers of Business Travel News and Travel Procurement, the second annual Entertainment Travel Summit is a one-day, buyer-focused conference designed to enhance your corporate travel and meetings program by uniting entertainment industry peers and providing a platform for information sharing.

  • 17 Mar 2018 18 Mar 2018

    Dallas Travel & Adventure Show 2018

    Dallas, United States

    At the Travel & Adventure Show, the #1 series of travel shows in the U.S., you never know who you are going to meet. Come face-to-face with some of your favorite celebrity travel speakers such as Jack Maxwell, Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg. Get expert packing tips, technology trends and budget travel hacks on the Savvy Traveler Theater.

  • 18 Mar 2018 20 Mar 2018

    Routes Asia 2018

    Brisbane, Australia

    Routes Asia is the essential event for all aviation based companies who wish to conduct business to, from and within the region. Bringing together a range of airlines, airports and tourism authorities, including some of the largest carriers from the whole Asian region, this event offers your organisation the opportunity to meet with some of the most influential aviation professionals from across the world.

  • 20 Mar 2018

    Communicating FCO and other Travel Advice to Customers 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    It is vital that travel organisations have a procedure in place to receive travel advice and to communicate this advice to customers.  This new one-day event will look at the best ways of informing customers about the advice pre and post-booking as well as what to do if the advice changes whilst customers are in resort.

  • 20 Mar 2018

    Corporate Travel Forum - Italy 2018

    Milan, Italy

    The Corporate Travel Forum covers the entire corporate ecosystem. The event, held in numerous locations globally , focuses on the hotel sector, bringing together industry experts to unravel the complexities of hotel programme management.

  • 20 Mar 2018 22 Mar 2018

    CTW China 2018

    Shanghai, China

    CTW China is the market’s answer to the proliferation of corporate travel management activities, including business travel & entertainment (T&E) as well as Meetings & Events (M&E), for Chinese-grown companies and multi-national corporations based in China.

  • 20 Mar 2018 22 Mar 2018

    IT&CM China 2018

    Shanghai, China

    IT&CM China 2018 will be held from March 20 to 22 at Shanghai Exhibition & Convention Center of International Sourcing. This is the 12th instalment of the international MICE event that seeks to “Promote China to the World and the World to China”.

  • 20 Mar 2018 22 Mar 2018

    Passenger Terminal Expo 2018

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE comes to Stockholmsmässan in 2018 and will once again provide the most significant opportunity for airports and airlines to debate current issues and form business relationships on a global scale, with 7,000+ people from at least 100 countries attending each year.

  • 20 Mar 2018

    ABTA Brexit Breakfast Briefing 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    ABTA is delighted to announce that our 2018 Brexit Breakfast Briefing is free to attend for ABTA Members and Partners. It will take place from 08:30 – 10:45 on 20 March 2018 and will be hosted by ABTA Partner, K & L Gates.

  • 21 Mar 2018 22 Mar 2018

    British Tourism & Travel Show 2018

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    The British Tourism & Travel Show 2018 will return on 21-22 March to the NEC, Birmingham.

  • 21 Mar 2018 23 Mar 2018

    Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2018

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is considered one of the top hotel investment conferences in the nation.  Since our first conference in 1989, we have had a consistent focus on what we are …. a hotel real estate and finance conference designed for hotel owners and investors.

  • 21 Mar 2018 23 Mar 2018

    GBTA Conference 2018 | Mexico City

    Mexico City, Mexico

    As always, achieving balance is more crucial than ever. Attend the GBTA 2018 Conference - Mexico City, where you will find the most current issues in the Corporate Travel and Events Administration.

  • 22 Mar 2018

    Luxury and Bespoke Travel Conference 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    The luxury travel market is growing and diversifying and a new generation of traveller is looking for unique and highly personalised travel experiences. Forward thinking travel providers are responding to the changing needs of an increasingly knowledgeable, technology savvy and highly discerning consumer.

  • 22 Mar 2018

    An Introduction to Customer Health and Safety Management - Manchester 2018

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    Health and safety is a key priority for customers when they book their holidays. This introductory level seminar offers practical health and safety advice and guidance, helping you to ensure your policy statements, organisational structures and procedures are fit for purpose.

  • 23 Mar 2018

    Strategic Meetings Summit - New York 2018

    New York City, United States

    The BTN Group’s 4th annual Strategic Meetings Summit New York unites the top corporate decision makers focused on strategic meetings management, including expert consultants, senior level meeting executives and corporate travel managers, providing a platform for information sharing as attendees gather intelligence on industry developments and share experiences, challenges and solutions with peers in an open forum.

  • 23 Mar 2018 25 Mar 2018

    BMT 2018

    Napoli, Italy

    BMT, The Mediterranean Tourism Exhibition, is the only Mediterranean tourism fair that reached the 22nd edition; it is a fundamental appointment for all the sector professionals.

  • 24 Mar 2018 25 Mar 2018

    Denver Travel & Adventure Show 2018

    Denver, United States

    At the Travel & Adventure Show, the #1 series of travel shows in the U.S., you never know who you are going to meet. Come face-to-face with some of your favorite celebrity travel speakers such as Samantha Brown, Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg. Get expert packing tips, technology trends and budget travel hacks on the Savvy Traveler Theater. Talk to local destination experts who have the inside knowledge of where to go and what to do at the Destination Theater. Get a taste of far away cultures at the Taste of Travel Theater and feel the rhythm and vibes of distant lands on the Global Beats Stage. Get transported around the world in one day, under one roof at the 2017 Denver Travel & Adventure Show – the trip you need to take before your next trip!

  • 26 Mar 2018 29 Mar 2018

    HOTELEX Shanghai 2018

    Shanghai, China

    HOTELEX Shanghai Hotelex as the hotel and catering industry, the world’s largest, most influential, one of the highest levels of the Expo, as always, concerned about the innovative elements with green concept hotel supplies industry practice.

  • 26 Mar 2018 28 Mar 2018

    Singapore Aviation Safety Seminars (SASS) 2018

    Singapore

    The Singapore Aviation Safety Seminar (SASS), jointly organized by Flight Safety Foundation and the Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA), is an annual safety seminar designed to provide a platform for aviation professionals to share the latest safety challenges, issues, developments and initiatives to raise the safety standards in the Asia Pacific region. SASS 2018 will focus on the latest safety initiatives and developments to flight operations such as aircraft tracking the impact of drones on flight operations, airfield safety management, aircraft security networks, and organizational safety.

  • 27 Mar 2018 28 Mar 2018

    HICAP UPDATE: Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific UPDATE 2018

    Singapore

    Get up to speed on what’s happening in Asia at HICAP UPDATE – a mid-yearly forum that keeps you in touch with the latest developments and markets in the region, with a special focus on Southeast Asia. Launched in 2009, HICAP UPDATE is a targeted two-day hotel investment event featuring a prestigious lineup of speakers, sessions focusing on the current issues facing the industry, and great networking opportunities.

  • 27 Mar 2018

    Aspire Luxury Travel Forum London (March) 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Aspire’s series of Luxury Travel Forums connect the best agents in the business with new contacts in the luxury sector. From tourist boards and hoteliers to cruise lines and tour operators, you’ll be able to build relationships to benefit your business.

  • 27 Mar 2018 30 Mar 2018

    AAHOA Convention & Trade Show 2018

    Maryland, United States

    The AAHOA Convention & Trade Show offers something for everyone. From the trade show floor that offers one-stop shopping for every hotelier to the educational programs and esteemed guest speakers, this is sure to be an experience you’ll never forget. As always, the entire event also will feature authentic Indian cuisine, World-class entertainment, thrilling Bollywood performances, and much more. This is the premier event of the year and one that you can’t afford to miss!

  • 28 Mar 2018 30 Mar 2018

    UITT 2018

    Kiev, Ukraine

    The Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Show (UITT) is universally recognised as the leading travel industry event in Ukraine. With over 50 destinations and a substantial audience, UITT is an effective way to build your business in Ukraine.

  • 28 Mar 2018 29 Mar 2018

    AOCAP 2018

    Singapore

    AOCAP has quickly become Asia Pacific’s premier conference serving the alternative/vacation ownership sector of the lodging industry. It is the region’s most important conference focused on mixed-use resorts and recreational real estate and annually delivers an abundance of knowledge, insight, and understanding of the alternative ownership sector of the lodging industry throughout Asia Pacific.

  • 28 Mar 2018

    WIT Hospitality 2018

    Hong Kong

    The WIT Hospitality, organized by the Northstar Travel Media LLC will take place on 28th March 2018 at the Hotel ICON in Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).