Category - meetings.travel

World Tunnel Congress 2027 Picks Antwerp as Host City

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...

Galaxy Macau Targets Singapore Tourists

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...

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

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

The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions according to UNWTO

The UNWTO is behind times already when they released a brand new report on Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions today. UNWTO research partner present a beautifully designed booklet eTN readers can download . The brand new report is reflecting a situation true on June 1. more than a month ago and before the Delta version of COVID-19 re-attacked the travel and tourism world "Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions change constantly, and a print UNWTO Government supported report will...

IMEX America Smart Monday keynotes spotlight a doctor, dancer and digital guru

A full free program of learning runs throughout the IMEX America show, beginning each day with MPI keynotes – a series of movers and shakers from outside the business event industry who will each bring their unique world view to the event. IMEX America Smart Monday keynotes spotlight a doctor, dancer and digital guru

Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO meeting

Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, are among the global tourism officials who will visit Jamaica this week to attend the blended staging of the UNWTO’s 66th Regional Commission of the Americas (CAM) on June 24. The trip will mark Mr. Pololikashvili’s first visit to the English-speaking Caribbean. Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO...

The Kingdom of Eswatini just united African Tourism

"As a Country, we are excited about the work of the African Tourism Board, Today marked a very important day in ATB. The future is very bright for African Tourism." These are the words by the Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Hon. Moses Vilakati, announcing the Kingdom was now hosting the African Tourism Board's Headquarters, and launched a corporate structure for the tourism board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Emirates President welcomes virtual Arabian Travel Market

Following last week’s in-person Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism showcase continued this week with the opening today (Monday, May 24, 2021) of ATM Virtual. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

ITIC Summit successfully concludes at Arabian Travel Market

The Middle East Tourism Summit, organized by ITIC in partnership with Arabian Travel Market 2021, rounded off the Middle East region’s largest travel and tourism showcase by calling for continued collaboration at government level to support the recovery of the tourism industry in the Middle East. The comments came ahead of ATM Virtual, which takes place May 24-26. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London to reopen

Located overlooking the world-famous Sloane Street and key London landmarks, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah is a modern classic and sophisticated destination with a rich history and will be reopening on June 1 after Rifai renovation. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Jamaica Tourism Minister heads to FITUR global tourism tradeshow

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett is set to attend the highly-anticipated annual international travel and tourism tradeshow, FITUR, which will be conducted in person in Madrid, Spain, from May 19-23. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Arabian Travel Market 2021 is open

ATM 2021’s show theme is appropriately ‘A New Dawn for Travel & Tourism’ and spread across nine halls. Consistent with the existing density restrictions and social distancing guidelines and regulations, there will be 11,000 people in the halls at any given time. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Travel technology: Big at Arabian Travel Market

In partnership with Amadeus, Travel Forward Theatre welcomes Google, Skyscanner, Travelport, Hilton Hotel, Expedia Group and more to ATM in Dubai. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

World Tourism Network President awarded US Public Health COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal

COVID's worst enemy has been the travel and tourism industry. Members of this industry had been fighting back in every country, from every sector of the industry. Many leaders are part of the World Tourism Network rebuilding travel discussion. This effort was recognized by the US Government with a medal presented to co-founder and president Dr. Peter Tarlow. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

WTTC at G20: Moving beyond COVID-19

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) urged G20 leaders to press for the urgent return of international travel to recover millions of jobs at the G20 Tourism Ministerial meeting hosted by Italy. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Health Without Borders launched by World Tourism Network

The rebuilding travel discussion by the World Tourism Network (WTB) started in March 2020 and is taking its activities to a new level today in launching Health without Borders. Tourism will not be back until everyone is safe. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

JA Lake View Hotel to open in Dubai

Just in time for the Arabian Travel Market, the JA Lake View Hotel in Dubai is schedule to open on May 9, 2021 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online