Category - Meeting Industry News

World Tunnel Congress 2027 Picks Antwerp as Host City

World Tunnel Congress 2027 Picks Antwerp as Host City

2 days ago

The World Tunnel Congress 2027, also known as WTC 2027, will be a gathering of over 2,700 esteemed professionals, researchers, policymakers, and companies from various sectors such as civil engineering, construction, transportation, and infrastructure. This event aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, showcase innovative ideas, and engage in discussions about the future of tunnelling and underground technology. Antwerp's choice emphasizes Belgium's significant contribution to the tunnel...

Choice Hotels International 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

Choice Hotels International 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

2 days ago

The company is actively making strategic investments to secure its future and boost revenue for hotel owners and operators. With its exceptional Global Group Sales team, the company successfully generated nearly $100 million in additional Gross Room Revenue for hotels within the Choice system within a year of integrating the Radisson Americas global sales team in October 2022. Furthermore, Choice is revamping its Choice Privileges rewards program to create a more experiential and emotional...

Galaxy Macau Targets Singapore Tourists

Galaxy Macau Targets Singapore Tourists

6 days ago

The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April 2024 at Suntec City Atrium. Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort has been actively endorsing and engaging in the promotional initiatives of the Macau SAR Government. Furthermore, it consistently collaborates with both the government and industry associates to enhance the influx of international visitors. The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April...

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Should UNWTO Members book tickets to Marrakesh now? No!!!

3 years ago

UNWTO and ministers of tourism from more than 100 countries are in the process to buy tickets to attend the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization. According to UNWTO inside information no tickets may be needed, except a good computer connection to attend the event. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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IMEX America: New Corporate Focus event

3 years ago

Corporate meeting planners now have extended opportunities to connect and share experiences during IMEX America this November. Two exclusive events will be held at the show which takes place November 9-11 in Las Vegas. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Back to the Bahamas in honor of CHICOS 10th anniversary

3 years ago

Parris Jordan, Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), enthusiastically announces that the 10th anniversary edition of CHICOS, scheduled for November 10-12, 2021, will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt in the highly-praised Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau, Bahamas. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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IMEX Buzz Day helps to create trend watchers

3 years ago

Business event professionals can learn how to become trend watchers and create products, services and campaigns tailored to future needs at IMEX Buzz Day. The free virtual experience taking place on Wednesday, September 15, has one eye firmly on the future with panel sessions covering what lies ahead in the world of business, events and technology. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Buyer momentum continues for 10th edition of IMEX America

3 years ago

Over 3,000 buyers have so far registered to attend IMEX America from across the planner community – event agencies, associations, corporate planners, and independents – all with business to place and many at a senior level (defined as C-level, directors, owners/partners). - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Power of community shines through IMEX America learning program

3 years ago

According to the Dalai Lama: “Without the human community, one single human being cannot survive.” The importance of community resonates throughout the learning program at IMEX America, November 9-11, with sessions covering the power of storytelling, shared values, and human nature. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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2021 Honors for IGLTA 37th Global Convention Announced

3 years ago

LGBTQ+ tourism champion Matt Skallerud, renowned LGBTQ+ travel ally Annette Kishon-Pines and Atlanta Black Pride Weekend will be honored during IGLTA’s 37th Global Convention. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Free Pre-show Learning at IMEX America

3 years ago

A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, global sustainability leaders, event design champions, a human behavior expert, and an intrepid wilderness explorer are all leading the learning at Smart Monday, powered by MPI. - eTurboNews | Travel News

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India Drafting New National Tourism Policy

3 years ago

The Union Cabinet Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of the Northeastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy, today said that the tourism sector is one of the major sectors in India for economic growth and employment generation. - eTurboNews | Travel News

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New NYC Event Venue with New Sales Leader

3 years ago

Glasshouses announced the appointment of Kevin Ramsawack as the new Director of Sales of the new The Glasshouse event venue. - eTurboNews | Travel News Online

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America’s Great Hotels During the Golden Age of the Picture Post Card

3 years ago

In February 2000, there was a unique exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York: “Walker Evans and the Picture Postcard.” Evans was a titan of 20th-century photography who portrayed broken-down plantations; sharecropper families, and bone-dry Southern farms during the Depression, grimy factories in the North; and the facial expressions of New York subway passengers. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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Vision, Power, Money: The Africa Tourism Recovery Declaration is signed

3 years ago

Yesterday was a good day for Najib Balala, the Secretary of Tourism in Kenya. It was a good day for African Tourism. The Africa Tourism Recovery Summit in Kenya set the tone for a new trend led by 3 tourism leaders that bring vision, power and money to the plate. The Nairobi Declaration was signed. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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IMEX America Registration Shows Positive Surge

3 years ago

Just one month after registration went live for IMEX America in Las Vegas this November, hosted buyer demand is higher than it was at the same point in 2019, which was a record. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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Italy Tourism Relaunch: Emerging Post-Pandemic Hope

3 years ago

The Tourist Consortium of Maratea in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy was made up of local authorities and parliamentarians of Lucanian origin, along with the national and international press, with the remote extraordinary participation of the Minister of Tourism Massimo Garavaglia. They all met at the Hotel Villa del Mare to present the program for the tourist season and the Italy Tourism relaunch of the destination for the year 2021. | Italy Tourism Relaunch: Emerging Post-Pandemic Hope

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Italy Tourism Relaunch: Emerging Post-Pandemic Hope

3 years ago

The Tourist Consortium of Maratea in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy was made up of local authorities and parliamentarians of Lucanian origin, along with the national and international press, with the remote extraordinary participation of the Minister of Tourism Massimo Garavaglia. They all met at the Hotel Villa del Mare to present the program for the tourist season and the Italy Tourism relaunch of the destination for the year 2021. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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Lifting restrictions on international travel to USA urged

3 years ago

For each week that travel restrictions remain in place, the U.S. economy is losing $1.5 billion in spending just from Canada, the European Union, and the U.K.—enough money to support 10,000 American jobs. | Lifting restrictions on international travel to USA urged

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IMEX Group reveals secret

3 years ago

Following a successful trial last month, IMEX is inviting BuzzHub attendees to join “Gather Buzz Fest” on the Gather.Town platform to mark the close of its Extreme Innovation Buzz Day on Wednesday, July 7. | IMEX Group reveals secret

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Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments

3 years ago

Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners, and operators of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate, and serviced apartments/residences. | Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments

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Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments

3 years ago

Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners, and operators of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate, and serviced apartments/residences. | Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments