Travel Industry Events News
ITB Berlin cancelled over coronavirus fears
Organisers of the ITB Berlin tradeshow have been forced to cancel the annual event as the world continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. As many as 150,000 visitors had been expected at Messe Berlin, which was due to start on Wednesday, March 4th.
International Hospitality Investment Forum postponed to May
Questex has confirmed it will postpone the International Hospitality Investment Forum due to take place next week in Berlin. The decision comes as the world continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak.
Decision expected today on ITB Berlin
The hospitality community is awaiting a decision on the hosting of ITB Berlin next week. With just days to go until the expected debut on March 4th, there have been calls from within Germany for the cancellation of the event.
ATM 2020: Expo 2020 to drive millions of UAE visits
An additional three million international visitors are expected to visit the United Arab Emirates during Expo 2020. Arrivals from India, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, UK and Pakistan are expected to drive this influx, according to the latest data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market.
IHIF 2020: Sustainability Council to launch in Berlin
The International Hospitality Investment Forum has launch the Sustainability Council to identify the key areas in which the hospitality real estate sector needs to address sustainability concerns.
Russia appointed Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin
Russia has stepped up as the Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin 2020. In the role, Russia will be represented with several sessions at the ITB Berlin Convention.
ATM 2020: Registration opens ahead of annual showcase
Registration has opened ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. With some 40,000 travel industry professionals expected to attend, the event will be larger than ever this year.
Messi greets UAE school children at Expo 2020
Ten school students from the UAE netted an opportunity of a lifetime earlier: a chance to meet one of the most celebrated athletes in history, Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi.
IBTM Asia Pacific launch postponed until 2021
Reed Travel Exhibitions has postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will now launch in Singapore on April 13th-14th next year.
LATA Expo to debut in London in June
The Latin American Travel Association has launched LATA Expo. The re-titled Experience Latin America event, will take place from June 8th-10th at Magazine London, a new event space located in the heart of Greenwich.
Drag Brunch – The Icons headed for London SkyBar
London SkyBar, situated at the very top of the Millbank Tower, is downright Gagged to announce its upcoming and newest event, Drag Brunch – The Icons. The event kicks off on Saturday, February 29th.
ATM 2020: Low-cost aviation set for Middle East boom
Low-cost carriers are driving growth in the Middle East aviation market, recording a 9.3 per cent increase in seat capacity in 2019, according to CAPA Centre for Aviation.