Travel Industry Events News Page 37

UNWTO seeking to restart tourism at Madrid conference
The UNWTO will call on members of the Executive Committee to join forces for a global campaign aimed at restoring confidence in tourism. This hybrid event expects 150 in-person participants.

Expo 2020 to welcome guests to Pavilions Premiere
The Expo 2020 Pavilions Premiere has launched and will offer visitors an opportunity to be among the first to experience Terra – the Sustainability Pavilion.

PATA Annual Summit remains online for 2021
The three-day virtual event, organised with the support of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers.

Jamaica Tourist Board sales teams back on the road
The Professional Travel Agents of North America held a “cruise night” themed event at the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport, which was sponsored by Cruise Maryland.

Mantis Impact Experiences to launch next year
Focused on ecotourism, the new programme will offer the traveller seeking an immersive experience an opportunity to make a real impact for conservation, or to embark on a transformative adventure.

ITB China delayed until November next year
Organisers will also host an ITB China Special Edition in Beijing earlier in the year, a newly designed hybrid event format that will feature two exclusive prescheduled meeting sessions.

International Hospitality Investment Forum delayed until September
The upcoming International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) has been delayed until next autumn. The event, scheduled to take place in May, has now been moved back to September 6th-8th.

Israel to exhibit at Arab Travel Market next spring
Arabian Travel Market is expecting an influx of exhibitors and visitors from Israel as the destination joins a major Middle Eastern show for the first time.

Bench Events releases agenda for upcoming Hospitality Tomorrow event
The next Hospitality Tomorrow event will take place in partnership with the Trusted Executive Foundation, a not-for-profit that helps organisations create a new standard of leadership

Saint Lucia honoured by World Travel Awards
The prominence of Saint Lucia as a romantic haven has been confirmed, with the Caribbean island recognised with the title of World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination and the World Travel Awards.

ETOA partners with UKinbound for Britain & Ireland Marketplace
ETOA and UKInbound will work together to host the first online Britain & Ireland Marketplace next month. The event brings together suppliers with the main product buyers.

Maldives leads global winners at World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards – the international initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled the 2020 winners of its global titles.