VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023 to be held at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on 7 June

VisitEngland has today (April 12) announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on 7 June. The national awards will see finalists recognized as Gold, Silver and Bronze winners across 16 core categories from the ‘Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award’ to […]
New York City Tourism + Conventions Presents It’s Time For Culture Offerings, Available May 9–21

New York City’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Marks Return of It’s Time for CultureSM Program Highlighting Nearly 100 Cultural Offerings Across the Five Boroughs New York City — New York City Tourism + Conventions announced the return of It’s Time for Culture with offerings at nearly 100 cultural organizations across all five boroughs, available May […]
Middle East consumers willing to pay more for sustainable, authentic luxury excursions and accommodation, as industry prepares for ATM 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly, and sustainable tourism experiences. Trends and opportunities within the high-end travel segment will represent key focuses throughout […]
AIME drives a projected $200 million in business revenue

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading trade convention for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, has today released new insights into the success of their 30-year anniversary show which took place over three days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 13 – 15 February 2023. […]
China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East on the cusp of a surge in Chinese tourists

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 30th edition from 1-4 May, for the first time in three years. China lifted its covid-related travel restrictions on 8th January 2023, […]
KTO Hosts First Korea MICE Alliance Conference of 2023

Korea Tourism Organization hosted the 2023 Korea MICE Alliance Conference on March 20 – 21. The event took place at the Asia Culture Center, a Korea Unique Venue in Gwangju, to serve as a platform for networking and exchange for members of Korea’s MICE industry. Korea MICE Alliance (KMA) is a national alliance comprised of MICE-related organizations and […]
Malaysia Hosts 3,000 Participants from Taiwan’s Wowprime Corporation Company

PUTRAJAYA: Participants from Taiwan’s food & beverage company, WOW Prime Corporation are making Malaysia its preferred destination with support from Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). The incentive trip comes in a staggered arrival from 26 March to 28 September 2023. Featuring a total of 3,000 participants, the trip will generate an estimated economic impact of […]
ASEAN Tourism Ministers Approve MICE Professional Standards to Strengthen ASEAN MICE

10 ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve the ASEAN professional standards for MICE Professionals and Event Professionals. Effective regionally this year, the approved standards will enhance the competitiveness and strengthen the potential of ASEAN MICE industry. The approval of ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (ASEAN MRA on TP) for MICE Professionals and Event Professionals was […]
Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Gariashvili to Open ITB Berlin 2023

The official opening ceremony on 6 March 2023 with leading names in politics and tourism – Georgia, the Host Country of ITB Berlin, will kick off the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show with a spectacular show program of traditional dance and music performances A high-profile lineup for the festive opening gala of the World’s Leading […]
WTM Latin America: connection to boost business

Bringing the right people together in order to close deals lies at the very core of WTM Latin America, which is the region’s largest B2B travel and tourism sector event. With less than two months to go before the 2023 edition gets underway, the organization confirms the speed networking sessions with exhibitors and buyers invited […]