https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/expo 2015/ Expo 2015 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:09:11+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-inks-thai-tourism-deal-at-expo-milano/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-inks-thai-tourism-deal-at-expo-milano/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and The Tourism Authority of Thailand have signed a landmark US$1.25 million agreement to increase tourism to Thailand. Under the new agreement, the Abu Dhabi-based airline and TAT will jointly promote travel to Thailand from priority markets including the United Arab Emirates, UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa, Iran and Kuwait. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:12:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dassault-systemes-builds-expo-milano-3d-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dassault-systemes-builds-expo-milano-3d-e/ Expo Milano 2015 has developed an online 3D experience powered by Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The experience will enable virtual visitors to discover the expo’s eco-sustainability theme, ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’. World Expo 2015 is currently taking place in Milan and will run until October 31st. Tue, 26 May 2015 10:12:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/katara-hospitality-brings-excelsior-hotel-gallia-to-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/katara-hospitality-brings-excelsior-hotel-gallia-to-milan/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts will today unveil the multi-million euro full restoration of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Milan. Owned by Doha-based Katara Hospitality and situated in the heart of the city’s rapidly emerging Porta Nuova district, Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a glittering reflection of Milan’s rich culture, sophisticated style and vibrant scene. Tue, 12 May 2015 12:21:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-welcomes-the-world-as-expo-2015-opens-its-doors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-welcomes-the-world-as-expo-2015-opens-its-doors/ Pope Francis, and Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi have both welcomed guests to Milan as Expo 2015 gets underway. A spectacular show of the Frecce Tricolori soaring over the Expo site officially started the Universal Exhibition, as Renzi said: “Expo 2015 shall be a place of freedom, a moment of confrontation for new generations, let’s demonstrate that Italy is proud of its roots, of its traditions, but the most important page has still to be written by all of us.” Sat, 02 May 2015 09:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gateway-to-sell-uk-pavilion-tickets-at-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gateway-to-sell-uk-pavilion-tickets-at-expo-milano-2015/ Gateway Ticketing Systems UK has been selected to install a timed ticketing solution for the UK Pavilion on-site at Milan Expo 2015, running from May 1st–October 31st 2015. Gateway has been called in due to forecasted high attendance figures, estimated following the success of the UK Pavilion in Shanghai in 2010. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:21:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-unveils-first-glimpse-of-milano-expo-2015-exhibition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-unveils-first-glimpse-of-milano-expo-2015-exhibition/ The Sultanate of Oman’s stunning 2,790 square metre exhibition showcase at Milano Expo 2015 – a collaboration between the ministry of commerce and industry of Oman, Oman ministry of tourism and Oman Air – will present the Sultanate’s ancient traditions and plans for a sustainable future. “Expo is probably the greatest opportunity in the world where we can simultaneously show the main assets of our Country,” said Salim Bin Adi Al Mamari, director general of tourism development, Oman ministry of tourism. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:37:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-milano-launches-latest-tv-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-milano-launches-latest-tv-advertising-campaign/ Expo Milano 2015 steps into the spotlight in this morning with the third phase of its communication campaign. Organisers at the event have released a short video entitled ‘Your journey around the world’, which will being airing from today. The TV commercial makes a visit to the Exhibition Site to become a real voyage of discovery of the planet’s myriad cultures.  Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:23:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vinitaly-success-offers-positive-omens-for-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vinitaly-success-offers-positive-omens-for-expo-milano-2015/ The 2015 edition of Vinitaly has successfully come to a close. Minister Maurizio Martina recalled the commitment of Veronafiere-Vinitaly in the creation of Expo Milano 2015’s the Wine Pavilion. The space will be built as part of the Italian Pavilion thanks to funding from the ministry of agriculture, food and forestry and Veronafiere-Vinitaly, which together with the Scientific Committee, is also curating the contents and the exhibitions. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:15:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milano-expo-2015-appoints-oman-air-as-official-reseller/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milano-expo-2015-appoints-oman-air-as-official-reseller/ As Milano Expo 2015 prepares to open its doors to an expected 20 million visitors, Oman Air has been named as the event’s Preferred Authorised Reseller for the Sultanate of Oman. The Omani national airline offers tickets for sale and details of how they can be purchased has been published. EXPO Milano 2015 takes place between May 1st and October 31st 2015 and will follow the theme of ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:01:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-signs-on-as-official-partner-of-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-signs-on-as-official-partner-of-expo-milano-2015/ MSC Cruises has been named Official Cruise Carrier of Expo 2015, the universal exposition that since 1851 has celebrated human achievement and debated the big questions facing humanity. Under the partnership, MSC Cruises, the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and Brazil, will proudly display the Expo Milano 2015 logo on the hull of MSC Fantasia, which will sail in the Med throughout 2015. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:53:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinventing-alitalia-boosted-by-sabre-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinventing-alitalia-boosted-by-sabre-deal/ One of Europe’s leading carriers, Italy-based Alitalia, has selected Sabre technology to help drive its newly announced ‘Reinventing Alitalia’ modernisation program. Under the long-term agreement, Alitalia will migrate to Sabre’s integrated Software-as-a-Service platform for all critical airline operations, including its industry-leading SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service passenger reservations system. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:50:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-look-alitalia-takes-off-from-new-york/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-look-alitalia-takes-off-from-new-york/ The first flight of the ‘new Alitalia’ took off today from New York JFK at 01:35 ‘Zulu time’ - the time conventionally adopted by the aviation industry, corresponding to 02:35 Italian local time - and landed in Milan Malpensa at 10.40. The flight was operated by an Airbus A330 aircraft in the Expo Milano 2015 livery branded Alitalia and Etihad Airways, Official Global Carriers of the most important Italian event of the year. Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:56:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tickets-go-on-sale-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tickets-go-on-sale-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, have announced tickets for the highly anticipated six-month event can be purchased through their websites and contact centres from today. A special early-bird promotion is also underway for Expo Milano 2015 attendees, with a generous discount of 20 per cent available on all tickets purchased before April 2015. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-expo-2015-launches-new-campaign-as-opening-day-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-expo-2015-launches-new-campaign-as-opening-day-nears/ Organisers at the Milan Expo 2015 have launched the second phase of a campaign focusing on the visitor experience during the Event. As part of the campaign a new 60-second spot has been launched on the web, while a 30-second advert will air on major television networks during December. Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-reveal-expo-2015-liveried-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-reveal-expo-2015-liveried-planes/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have unveiled two aircraft in a unique Expo Milano 2015 livery to mark their co-sponsorship of the global event. Expo 2015 will be held in Milan from May 1st 2015 to October 31st 2015 with an estimated 20 million visitors expected to attend the event of which more than a third will travel to the northern Italian city by air. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-revealed-as-expo-2015-airline-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-revealed-as-expo-2015-airline-partners/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have jointly been named as Official Global Airline Carriers for Expo Milano 2015. Expo Milano 2015, the upcoming Universal Exposition will be held in Milan from May 1st to October 31st 2015. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:10:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/usa-pavilion-for-expo-2015-breaks-ground-in-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/usa-pavilion-for-expo-2015-breaks-ground-in-milan/ “Let the building begin,” proclaimed U.S. Ambassador to Italy John Phillips today, and with that, the USA Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 broke ground. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:58:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/czech-republic-breaks-ground-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/czech-republic-breaks-ground-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ A 550 metre plot of land designated for the Czech Republic pavilion has been officially handed over to the commissioner general of the Czech Republic for Expo Milano 2015, Jiří Frantisek Potužník. The beginning of the work is already scheduled for next week: modules will be built by the company KOMA from Vizovice, following the design of the architecture studio Chybik & Krystof. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:27:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hungary-reveals-ambitions-plans-for-expo-milano-2015-pavilion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hungary-reveals-ambitions-plans-for-expo-milano-2015-pavilion/ Hungary has presented plans for its pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. The design for the project, selected through a public competition, reflects the theme of the ‘Universal Exposition: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ and was created by the designers Attila Ertsey, Ágnes Herczeg and Sándor Sárkány. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:34:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planet-finance-group-is-the-12th-unofficial-civil-society-participant-of-ex/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planet-finance-group-is-the-12th-unofficial-civil-society-participant-of-ex/ PlaNet Finance Group is the 12th Unofficial Civil Society Participant of Expo Milano 2015. PlaNet Finance Group is one of the leading global players of positive and responsible economy. For over 15 years it has taken steps to promote access to financial services for the poorest populations, improving their living conditions and integrating them within economic systems. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:43:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-official-global-airline-carriers-of-expo-milano/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-official-global-airline-carriers-of-expo-milano/ Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier and a partner of the SkyTeam Alliance, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have jointly been named as Official Global Airline Carriers for Expo Milano 2015. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:40:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-green-the-landscapes-of-the-universal-exhibition-in-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-green-the-landscapes-of-the-universal-exhibition-in-milan/ 12,000 trees, some of which will reach heights of 10-12 meters, 85,300 shrubs, 107,600 aquatic plants and 151,700 wild plants make the exhibition site of Expo Milano 2015, which extends to Rho Pero for an additional 1.1 million square meters. It is the construction of Europe’s largest landscape: more than 200,000 square meters will be devoted to landscaping projects through the creation of a network of green spaces and places that can be used to transform and define the territory. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:36:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-pellegrino-partner-of-expo-milano-2015-and-the-italian-pavilion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-pellegrino-partner-of-expo-milano-2015-and-the-italian-pavilion/ Today saw the detailed presentation of the partnership and activities with which San Pellegrino will play a leading role at the global event. It will provide educational projects, entertainment and a special edition bottle, to be distributed in January 2015, with approximately 150 million units shipping to 80 countries around the world. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:31:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-rome-to-expo-milano-2015-protocol-is-signed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-rome-to-expo-milano-2015-protocol-is-signed/ Rome is an exceptional showcase, a unique choice of place that will ensure the widest possible promotion of Expo 2015 and an involvement of the general public, thanks to its central role in tourism and of course its international spirit, reinforced by the presence of Embassies and Cultural Institutes. Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:24:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-coca-cola-company-is-the-official-soft-drink-partner-of-expo-milano-201/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-coca-cola-company-is-the-official-soft-drink-partner-of-expo-milano-201/ Coca-Cola will be the Official Soft Drink Partner of Expo 2015, the Universal Exhibition in Milan from May 1 to October 31, 2015. Coca-Cola has been selected by Expo by virtue of its global commitment to innovation, that is understood as the engine of sustainable growth, capable of generating wealth for the community, at the same time respecting and protecting all resources used and encouraging consumer lifestyles that are fair and balanced. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:32:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-commissioner-for-expo-milano-2015-releases-statement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-commissioner-for-expo-milano-2015-releases-statement/ The Commissioner for Expo Milano 2015 Giuseppe Sala commented on the decree approved by the Council of Ministers as follows Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:16:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2015-issues-statement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2015-issues-statement/ In relation to news agency reports made this afternoon, Expo 2015 has issued the following statement. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:09:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/president-of-the-council-of-ministers-preside-expo-2015-meet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/president-of-the-council-of-ministers-preside-expo-2015-meet/ The President of the Council of Ministers, Matteo Renzi, today presided at a meeting at Expo 2015, attended by Ministers Maurizio Lupi and Maurizio Martina; the President of ANAC, Raffaele Cantone; the President of the Lombardy Region, Roberto Maroni; the Mayor of Milan, Giuliano Pisapia; the Prefect of Milan, Francesco Paolo Tronca, and the Commissioner of Expo 2015, Giuseppe Sala. Tue, 13 May 2014 15:59:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-society-protagonist-at-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-society-protagonist-at-expo-milano-2015/ Today’s presentation in Rome of the Civil Society Pavilion was attended by the President of the Italian Senate Pietro Grasso and the Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy, Maurizio Martina. Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:42:03 +0000