Travel Industry Events News
Bench Events launches Hospitality Tomorrow to global audience
More than 5,000 hospitality industry professionals have joined Hospitality Tomorrow, a free online summit, taking place today. The event will examine the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the hospitality industry.
IATA postpones annual general meeting
The event, which was due to run alongside the World Air Transport Summit, had been scheduled to take place in Amsterdam in late June. New dates are expected to be confirmed in due course.
Thousands prepare for Hospitality Tomorrow conference
Over 3,000 hospitality industry professionals have already registered to attend Hospitality Tomorrow, a free online summit, taking place tomorrow. The event features an impressive array of speakers, all giving their time free of charge to participate.
Dubai seeks to postpone Expo until October 2021
Following consultations with the Bureau International des Expositions, participating countries and key stakeholders, the United Arab Emirates has proposed October 1st, 2021, as a new start date for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Qatar to host International Horticultural Exhibition next year
The International Association of Horticultural Producers has approved an application from Qatar to host the International Horticultural Exhibition in 2021/22. The event is set to be held in Qatari capital Doha from October 21st next year, closing on March 17th, 2022.
Expo 2020 expected to be postponed until next year
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are expected to announce the postponement of Dubai Expo 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage global hospitality.
Expo 2020 organisers to discuss possible delay
A spokesman for the Bureau International des Expositions - which awards hosting rights to the Expo - said the steering committee meeting would “reassess and adjust planned preparations”.
Expo 2020: Water journey will highlight innovations, ideas and best practices
Meet the water tower of West Africa, discover an ingenious ‘amphibious housing’ idea and see smart sustainability solutions in action – these are just a handful of ways Expo 2020 Dubai will shine a light on the importance of water.
IBTM Americas delayed until August
Reed Exhibitions Mexico has announced that IBTM Americas 2020 has been delayed. Scheduled to take place in late May, the event will now be hosted at Centro Citibanamex on August 26th-27th.
WTTC urges G20 to avert catastrophic collapse of tourism industry
Global leaders have been urged to execute crucial measures to save the tourism sector by the World Travel & Tourism Council. The move comes ahead of a special meeting of the G20 hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Bench Events to launch Hospitality Tomorrow online conference
Bench Events is organising a complete online conference to bring together industry leaders to discuss the unprecedented economic circumstances caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics delayed until next summer
The Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic games will be moved to next year as the world battles the coronavirus outbreak. The event had been due to begin on July 24th.