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May 2018 Travel Events Calendar

  • 29 Apr 2018 1 May 2018

    ACTE Global Summit - New York 2018

    New York, United States

    ACTE New York Global Summit will be held this year between 29 April, 1 May.

  • 29 Apr 2018 1 May 2018

    TO THE TABLE MEA 2018

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    TO THE TABLE is a business-to-business forum for senior decision makers in the restaurant and bar industry. A programme of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, seminars sessions, networking functions and dinners, aimed at you and your specific industry sector. TO THE TABLE brings the decision makers in your industry together. Only the most senior buyers are invited, to connect with suppliers of the latest products and innovations. You know who’s coming in advance - you can choose your one-to-one meetings specifically as well as networking with them all.

  • 29 Apr 2018 1 May 2018

    ACTE Global Corporate Travel Conference - New York City 2018

    New York City, United States

    Become the Travel CEO in 2018! New York City education will build upon the travel manager as the supporting hub with each of the spokes (fly, sleep, ground, pay, collaborate, support, and book spokes) representing the various components that must come together in a unified fashion for a successful travel programme. Check out our Agenda at a Glance, Education Breakout Session and Pricing today!

  • 30 Apr 2018 2 May 2018

    Digital Travel Summit 2018

    Las Vegas, United States

    Digital Travel Summit is the premier interactive event for travel, hospitality and leisure executives. Attendees were able to take their digital, eCommerce and customer experience strategies to the next level with enhanced personalization at every touch-point.

  • 1 May 2018 3 May 2018

    Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2018

    Male’, Maldives

    Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is the platform that connects the travel trade community of the Maldives to the global network of travel agents easily and instantly. Staged annually in Maldives, TTM will be the leading global event for the luxury travel trade industry of Maldives. It will be a vibrant must attend business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of hoteliers to local & International travel professionals. Following the success of the first TTM, the second Travel Trade Maldives show is scheduled to take place over an extended three days from 1 – 3 May 2018.

  • 2 May 2018 4 May 2018

    ITM Summit 2018

    Aviemore, Scotland, United Kingdom

    The ITM Summit will explore a number of key issues at the forefront of travel management today.

  • 2 May 2018 3 May 2018

    Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) 2018

    Melbourne, Australia

    AHICE is the must attend event for hotel executives, general managers, tourism leaders and major suppliers of goods and services to the hotel industry in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The conference and exhibition provides the opportunity to showcase your company, launch new products, network, build existing relationships, meet the industry leaders and create brand awareness while meeting the key decision makers in the hotel industry.

  • 2 May 2018 4 May 2018

    HD Expo 2018

    Las Vegas, United States

    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.

  • 7 May 2018

    HSMAI’s ROCET - Detroit 2018

    Detroit, United States

    Fuel your revenue management future with this fast-paced one-day conference from HSMAI, producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC). Coming to Detroit, May 7, ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic, and leadership insights for hotel revenue managers. Recommended also for the full hotel executive team to help develop a collaborative total hotel revenue strategy.

  • 7 May 2018 9 May 2018

    Airport Show, Dubai 2018

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Airport Show has featured leading international suppliers of the most advanced airport solutions for the last 17 years. The annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition is an ideal platform for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s aviation authorities to get first-hand knowledge about emerging aviation trends, network with global industry leaders and source the latest technologies.

  • 7 May 2018

    HSMAI’s ROCET - Detroit 2018

    Detroit - MI, United States

    Fuel your revenue management future with this fast-paced one-day conference from HSMAI, producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC). Coming to Detroit, May 7, ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic, and leadership insights for hotel revenue managers. Recommended also for the full hotel executive team to help develop a collaborative total hotel revenue strategy.

  • 7 May 2018 9 May 2018

    Meet the Money® 2018

    Los Angeles, United States

    For 27 years, Meet the Money® has provided a unique environment for forging relationships and gaining up-to-the-minute information about the world of hotel investment and finance.

  • 7 May 2018 9 May 2018

    AdventureNEXT Near East 2018

    Dead Sea, Jordan

    This May on the shores of the Dead Sea in Jordan, AdventureNEXT Near East — a specialized regional conference — showcases the adventurous side of Jordan. AdventureNEXT Near East is dedicated to fostering new partnerships for travel professionals in the Near East region, and to showcasing adventurous experiences in an ancient place steeped in tradition.

  • 7 May 2018

    Business Travel Tech Talk - Chicago 2018

    Chicago, United States

    This one-day conference designed exclusively for corporate travel buyers provides an intimate platform for attendees to share experiences, challenges and solutions with peers.

  • 8 May 2018 9 May 2018

    HSMAI ROC Asia Pacific 2018

    Singapore

    The Revenue Optimization Conference for the Asia Pacific region is held in Singapore every year. The format is a full-day conference on day 1, followed by the HSMAI Academy on day 2. Attendees at this event are responsible for leading revenue optimization and pricing for hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, hotels, and resorts. HSMAI ROC Asia Pacific will draw more than 150 attendees representing 30 hotel brands. All conference programs are organized by HSMAI Asia Pacific’s Revenue and Digital Advisory Boards. The one-day program includes scheduled networking time in the Partner Showcase.

  • 8 May 2018 9 May 2018

    Hotel Business & Investment Conference Vietnam 2018

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Sphere Conference partnered with Vietnam Hotel Association for the 1st time in 2017 and this partnership brought together close to 350 decision makers from 12 different countries with the same goal of understanding what opportunities in the hospitality sector the Vietnam market has to offer.

  • 8 May 2018

    HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference 2018

    Singapore

    HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference -the only place to see the Hotel leaders in Revenue Management in Asia Pacific sharing their insights and knowledge on trends in Hotel Revenue, Optimization, Distribution, Pricing, Data and more.

  • 8 May 2018 10 May 2018

    INDABA 2018

    Durban, South Africa

    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.

  • 8 May 2018 11 May 2018

    ILTM Latin America 2018

    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    ILTM Latin America will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2018, taking place 8 – 11 May.

  • 9 May 2018

    HSMAI’s ROCET - Madison 2018

    Madison, United States

    Fuel your revenue management future with this fast-paced one-day conference from HSMAI, producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC). Coming to Madison, May 9, ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic, and leadership insights for hotel revenue managers. Recommended also for the full hotel executive team to help develop a collaborative total hotel revenue strategy.

  • 9 May 2018

    HSMAI’s ROCET - Madison 2018

    Madison, United States

    Fuel your revenue management future with this fast-paced one-day conference from HSMAI, producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC). Coming to Madison, May 9, ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic, and leadership insights for hotel revenue managers. Recommended also for the full hotel executive team to help develop a collaborative total hotel revenue strategy.

  • 9 May 2018

    Corporate Travel Forum - China 2018

    Shanghai, China

    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.

  • 9 May 2018

    Hospitality Investment Conference CLMVT 2018

    Saigon, Vietnam

    In 2018, Sphere Conferences will continue to expand HICV and include regional markets of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand to the new platform, Hospitality Investment Conference CLMVT 2018.

  • 10 May 2018 11 May 2018

    Latin America Rail Expansion Summit 2018

    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    The 2nd Latin America Rail Expansion Summit will bring together local and international stakeholders, government officials, operators, developers, architects, consultants and equipment plus solution providers to discuss the current rail sector.

  • 10 May 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.

  • 10 May 2018 11 May 2018

    Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) 2018

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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, organized 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.

  • 11 May 2018

    Business Travel Trends and Forecasts - Atlanta 2018

    Atlanta, United States

    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.

  • 11 May 2018

    HSMAI’s ROCET - Portland 2018

    Portland, United States

    Fuel your revenue management future with this fast-paced one-day conference from HSMAI, producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC). Coming to Portland, May 11, ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic, and leadership insights for hotel revenue managers. Recommended also for the full hotel executive team to help develop a collaborative total hotel revenue strategy.

  • 14 May 2018

    SITE Nite Europe 2018

    Frankfurt, Germany

    The night before IMEX Frankfurt begins, this festive fundraising event is your one-time opportunity to connect with over 500 incentive travel professionals while supporting the SITE Foundation’s commitments to advocacy, research and content generation.

  • 14 May 2018 15 May 2018

    South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) 2018

    Bangkok, Thailand

    SEAHIS is coming to Bangkok on 14/15th May 2018.

  • 14 May 2018 17 May 2018

    We Are Africa 2018

    Cape Town , South Africa

    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.

  • 15 May 2018 17 May 2018

    IMEX 2018

    Frankfurt, Germany

    The show where the global meetings industry continues to do business while maximising connections, networking opportunities and over 70 sessions of education. Book and plan your IMEX 2018 to make the most of your time, development and foremost business.

  • 15 May 2018 16 May 2018

    Hotel Opportunities Latin America 2018

    Miami, Florida, United States

    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.

  • 15 May 2018 17 May 2018

    BITAC® Independent 2018

    Tampa, Florida, United States

    2+ days of education, relationship-building, and uninterrupted private meetings between hoteliers and vendors focused on the unique needs of the independent lodging sector in a relaxed atmosphere. BITAC® Independent attracts decision-makers from the highly-sought after top tier independent lodging sector. They are seeking innovative products and services for their lodging properties like emerging technology, marketing services, F&B products and equipment, as well as products to furnish, construct, and renovate a property. Virtually any product that can enhance the impact of the guest experience.

  • 15 May 2018 17 May 2018

    PhoCusWright Europe 2018

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Phocuswright is the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

  • 15 May 2018 17 May 2018

    Environmental Leader Conference 2018

    Denver, United States

    The Environmental Leader Conference 2018 will take place 15 - 17 May.

  • 15 May 2018 17 May 2018

    International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) 2018

    Mallorca, Spain

    Building on the success of the past 15 years, IHTF 2018 will be bringing together hundreds of leading hoteliers worldwide. Our core aim is to gather hospitality leaders to share success stories and tackle common challenges; we create an open, impartial venue where attendees are encouraged to share their personal stories and forge new business relationships for the future.

  • 15 May 2018

    International Conference – Improving Health and Safety in Tourism Accommodation 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Health and safety in tourism accommodation is the number one priority for UK travellers when they book their holidays. 91% of UK customers say it is essential or important for their accommodation to be safe and secure.

  • 16 May 2018 17 May 2018

    Southeast Asia Airport Expansion Summit 2018

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    At the 5th Southeast Asia 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.

  • 16 May 2018 18 May 2018

    Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit 2018

    Miami, FL, United States

    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.

  • 16 May 2018 18 May 2018

    ITB China 2018

    Shanghai, China

    ITB China is the new travel trade show exclusively focused on the Chinese Travel Market. The three day event gathers international destinations, service and travel technology provider in Shanghai connecting them with handpicked Chinese Buyers.

  • 16 May 2018

    International Conference – Handling Gastric Illness Claims 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Attend to gain a wider understanding of how to prevent and manage fraudulent customer illness claims. Why did this problem arise and what is the British travel market doing to combat this problem?

  • 16 May 2018

    Corporate Travel Forum - Japan 2018

    Tokyo, Japan

    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.

  • 17 May 2018 20 May 2018

    PATA Annual Summit 2018

    Gangneung, Korea, South

    The PATA Annual Summit brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region. The Summit embraces a global forum for enhancing the sustainable growth, value and quality of tourism.

  • 18 May 2018

    World Tourism Forum Lucerne Talent Boost 2018

    Brisbane, Australia

    The World Tourism Forum Lucerne Talent Boost is a platform fully dedicated to talent management for the Tourism Industry. A Talent Boost event is organized every second year in partnership with one of our partner universities to raise awareness of Talent Management in the industry. The event offers CEOs, industry leaders, and representatives from academia and government the opportunity to engage in open exchange whilst gaining fresh insight into how to attract and retain young talent.

  • 19 May 2018 22 May 2018

    NRA Show 2018

    Chicago, United States

    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.

  • 19 May 2018 23 May 2018

    International Pow Wow 2018

    Denver, United States

    IPW is the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the U.S. In just three days of pre-scheduled business appointments, more than 6,000 delegates representing U.S. travel organizations from every region of the USA and international and domestic buyers and media from 70+ countries meet face-to-face to conduct future travel business to the USA.

  • 19 May 2018 29 Jun 2018

    ATW International Development Programme 2018

    New York, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, New Delhi, Global

    The Around the World International Development Programme is targeted towards business travel professionals looking to gain one-of-a-kind, hands-on immersion training focused exclusively on how corporate travel is practiced and managed in a certain region of the world.

  • 20 May 2018 23 May 2018

    SPATEC Spring 2018

    Sarasota, FL, United States

    In an exclusive and intimate results-oriented business setting, SPATEC SPRING will bring together America’s most important spa operators of leading medium-to-large hotel resort, destination, athletic, medical and day spas to meet with key leading domestic and international suppliers to participate in a series of one-on-one meetings over two dedicated business days.

  • 21 May 2018 24 May 2018

    ILTM Asia Pacific 2018

    Singapore, China

    ILTM Asia will become ILTM Asia Pacific and move to Singapore in 2018, taking place 21 – 24 May at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.

  • 21 May 2018 22 May 2018

    World Spa & Wellness Convention - Asia 2018

    Phuket, Thailand

    The convention is leading networking event for CEOs and owners of spas, hotels and wellness centres. With a global following and attracting delegates from Europe, Asia, Middle East and America, this strategy-focused convention allows executives to share experiences of operating successful spas.

  • 22 May 2018 23 May 2018

    Travel Law Seminar 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    ABTA’s Travel Law Seminar, now in its 20th year, provides the essential legal update for the travel industry.

  • 22 May 2018 24 May 2018

    CHTA Disruptive 2018

    Shenzhen, China

    Over the past five years, CHTA has invited over 300 speech guests and hundreds of representative innovation enterprises across the world. CHTA Disruptive has become a conference with labels of globalization, cross-over and fashion for dynamic great tourism in China

  • 22 May 2018

    Business Travel Intelligence Summit 2018

    New York, United States

    Brought to you by The BTN Group, publishers of Business Travel News, Travel Procurement and The Beat, the inaugural Business Travel Intelligence Summit is a one-day, buyer-focused conference bringing together the industry’s best and brightest data management minds. Attendees gather intelligence on industry developments, sharing experiences, challenges and solutions with over 100 of their data-focused peers in an open forum.

  • 23 May 2018 26 May 2018

    MedCruise General Assembly 2018

    Malta

    The 52nd MedCruise General Assembly is taking place between 23-26 May 2018 in Malta. MedCruise is the Association of cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, now totalling 72 members representing more than 100 ports around the Mediterranean region, and other cruise trade members.

  • 23 May 2018 25 May 2018

    UNWTO Executive Council 2018

    San Sebastián, Spain

    Executive Council, the 108th session of the Council will be held on 23-25 May 2018, in San Sebastián, Spain, at the kind invitation of the Government of Spain, the host State of the Headquarters of the Organization.

  • 23 May 2018 25 May 2018

    CLIA Conference 2018

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    The three-day event will feature a trade fair, gala dinner and a full day’s conference with speakers from the UK and global cruise industry. It will also allow agents to network with CLIA member cruise lines, and to experience Oceania Cruises’ Marina; Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess; and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette.

  • 23 May 2018 24 May 2018

    International Conference on Digitalisation and Sustainable Tourism 2018

    Flic en Flac, Mauritius

    The Conference, which will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Mauritius, will bring together high level policy makers including Ministers of Tourism, CEOs of Tourism Boards, specialists, academics and experts to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of digitalisation for the tourism industry. The Conference will be interactive and provide an excellent forum for exchanging views and sharing best practices.

  • 27 May 2018 3 Jun 2018

    AdventureWeek 2018

    Panama

    Designed by adventurers for adventurers, AdventureWeek is a fully-hosted intensive familiarization trip (FAM), in which the ATTA partners with a destination to feature the best adventure travel products on offer. In addition to experiencing adventure travel in the destination, AdventureWeek participants — outbound tour operators, specialized travel agents and international travel media — meet with local operators and ground suppliers during two or three MARKETPLACES during the itinerary.

  • 29 May 2018 30 May 2018

    Safety Forum 2018

    Brussels, Belgium

    The 6th annual Safety Forum will be held May 29-30, 2018 at Eurocontrol Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This annual event is co-sponsored by Flight Safety Foundation, European Regions Airline Association and Eurocontrol.  For more information on this year’s event, visit the 2018 Safety Forum portal on SKYbrary.

  • 30 May 2018 1 Jun 2018

    UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism 2018

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Following the success of our previous editions, we are pleased to inform you that the Government of Thailand and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, are organizing the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, to take place from 30 May to 1 June 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • 30 May 2018 1 Jun 2018

    Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit 2018

    Manalapan, FL, United States

    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.