Travel Industry Events News Page 92
Travel Forward unveils exhibitor line-up for annual event
Travel Forward has confirmed a series of exhibitors for the annual event. The physical show is taking place at ExCeL London from November 1-3.
90% of people in France support plan for Summer Paralympic Games
An Ifop survey for the Paris 2024 Organising Committee has confirmed that 90% of the French public are excited by the prospect of France hosting the Summer Paralympic Games in 2024.
Longhurst to step down as Mia chief executive
The Meetings Industry Association has announced it will be appointing Kerrin MacPhie as chief executive when Jane Longhurst retires after more than two decades this autumn.
Expo Rider buses take travellers from Palm to Expo site
The Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai will deploy 126 public ‘Expo Rider’ buses to provide free shuttle services to the Expo 2020 Dubai site.
Huddleston to open the Meetings Show at Excel
Tourism minister, Nigel Huddleston, will be supporting a return to in-person events as he officially opens the Meetings Show later this month.
Karma Group celebrates the Divine Comedy
International travel and lifestyle brand, Karma Group, is among the sponsors of a once-in-a-lifetime live reading of Dante’s the Divine Comedy.
Emirates signs Chris Hemsworth for Expo 2020 campaign
Fronted by the actor, the campaign illustrates the ultra-futuristic themes and incredible experiences in store at the show when it opens its doors to the world on October 1st.
Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress returns to Dubai
Dubai has welcomed the ninth Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress as the market continues to recover from Covid-19. The show took place at the InterContinental Dubai.
Jamaica to headline new London tourism showcase
Created by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation UK & Europe, the event will bring buyers and suppliers together and provide the opportunity to grow business and learn more about the region.
The Paralympic Games arrive in France as Paris 2024 officially takes the torch from Tokyo 2020
France has officially become the next host of the Paralympic Games for the first time in its history following the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which saw Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, receive the Paralympic flag from the Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike
Paris 2024 invites the world to an extraordinary Paralympic Handover celebration
Ahead of the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which will see Paris take the Host City baton from Tokyo, Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Sport, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Etienne Thobois, CEO of Paris 2024 and Marie-Amélie Le Fur, President of the French National Paralympic Committee, today presented Paris 2024’s ambition for the Games at a press conference in Tokyo alongside a preview of the plans for Sunday’s celebration.
Saudi to showcase investment potential at IHIF
The ministry of tourism of Saudi Arabia will participate in the International Hospitality Investment Forum. The event will be hosted at the InterContinental Berlin, Germany, from September 1-3.