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Expo 2020 hails Sustainability Pavilion showcase a success
Expo 2020 Dubai has sought to prove it is ready to open its doors to the world later this year, after safely welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to experience Terra – the Sustainability Pavilion.

ABTA Travel Convention to remain online for 2021
Recognising that the travel and tourism sector will be continuing to deal with the impact of coronavirus, officials said the annual convention will this year take plane online on October 11th.

ITB India welcomes 400 buyers to digital show
The virtual edition of the inaugural ITB India has kicked off in Delhi, with three days of networking, travel news and business opportunities on offer.

Expo 2020 Dubai to sponsor Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Expo 2020 Dubai will appear on the front of the Rajasthan Royals' jersey as principal sponsor, helping to spread the Expo 2020 message to millions of cricket fans all over the world.

New art installations debut at Expo 2020 Dubai
Five thought-provoking art installations by four local and regional contemporary artists are now on display in Terra – the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Voting opens for World Travel Awards 2021
World Travel Awards has opened voting across all regions worldwide for its 28th annual programme. Travel professionals, media and consumers are invited to vote for their favourite travel brands.

Expo 2020 Dubai to host World Chess Championship
The 2020 FIDE World Chess Championship, which was postponed from last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre.
LATA Expo to return in London this autumn
The Latin American Travel Association has announced that its flagship event, LATA Expo, will now be going ahead as a live event in October at the Kia Oval in London.

Saudi Arabia confirmed as partner country for ITB India
As the official partner country of ITB India, the Saudi Tourism Authority will showcase an array of current tourism offerings and destination highlights as well as the exciting new developments.

WTTC unveils theme for upcoming Global Summit
Gloria Guevara, WTTC chief executive, and Carlos Joaquín González, governor of the state of Quintana Roo, announced that speakers from all corners of the globe will be taking part in the event.

International visitors barred from Tokyo Olympics
The organising committee said it had been prepared to welcome guests until recently, but an upsurge of Covid-19 cases around the world had now made this impossible.

ILTM North America headed to Riviera Maya in September
With more than half of adults in the United States expected to be fully vaccinated in the next six months, the travel industry is reporting a significant increase in demand from optimistic clients.