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AGENDA

MAY

  • IN VINO 2008 International Wine Festival. (From 01/05 to 05/05) Belgrade, Serbia y Montenegro (http://www.invino.co.yu)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Wine has always brought people together. That's why they come back to the Belgrade festival year after year to show that the people of the city see wine as part of their heritage and pay tribute to it as an integral part of their way of life.

  • 28th International Tourism Fair. FIT Cuba 2008 (From 05/05 to 09/05) Habana, Cuba. (http://cubatravel.cu)

    TRADE FAIRS

    This year's fair has Italy as the special guest country and will be dedicated to the Integration of Culture and Tourism through the elements making up the patchwork quilt of Cuban culture, and which give it its unique richness. Special emphasis will be placed on the plastic arts and traditional Cuban crafts, as well as other artists who make the largest island in the Antilles an unequalled destination.  

  • 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference. CHTIC. (From 06/05 to 08/05) Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. (http://www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com/CHTIC.html)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    Trinidad and Tobago. The 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from May 6th-8th and the Caribbean Hotel Association has confirmed the presence of leading speakers and panel members. In line with the growing interest of the hospitality tourism sector in environmental protection policies, the CHA has prepared a series of tourism and ecology-related topics that the organisers believe will be of great interest to delegates.  

  • Arabian Travel Market. ATM 08. (From 06/05 to 09/05) Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (http://www.arabiantravelmarket.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The Arabian Travel Market is the most important international event on the Middle East and Pan Arabian tourist industry's calendar. This highly-regarded fair attracts exhibitors from all over the world and has an extensive educational programme dealing with key topics for the industry. The international VIP programme attracts the sector's leading professionals and executives. 

  • International Mediterranean Tourism Market. M.I.T. 2008. (From 08/05 to 10/05) Tunis, Tunisia. (tourisme.infomit@gnet.tn)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The Tunis international tourism fair promotes tourism in this North African country and is attended by may other African and Asian countries.

  • Resposabilidad Social Corporativa en Turismo. CSR (From 09/05 to 10/05) Hamburgo, Alemania. (http://www.gate-tourismus.de/csr.html)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    The symposium is interdisciplinary and applies to all interested parties as representatives of the tourism sector and non-governmental organizations, politicians, scientists and students.

  • Indaba 2008. Africa´s Largest Travel Trade Show. (From 10/05 to 13/05) Durban, South Africa (http://www.indaba-southafrica.co.za/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing event on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit' events of its kind on the global calendar.
    It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa!s best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world. INDABA is owned by South African Tourism and organised by Kagiso Exhibitions and Events.

  • Routes´ Regional Europe. (From 11/05 to 13/05) Porto, Portugal. (http://www.europe.routesonline.com/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    In 2008 the event will take place in Porto, Portugal, and will be the third event held in Europe under the Routes Regional Events brand. This exciting development will ensure that the event builds on the strengths of the World Route Development Forum yet focuses specifically on low cost and regional airlines and regional airports in Europe.

  • I Commonwealth Conference on Sports Tourism. CCST. (From 12/05 to 15/05) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (http://www.commonwealthtourism.com/sporttourism/content.cfm)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    This conference explores the issues associated with the development, management and legacies of sport tourism. Irrespective of the nature of sports, whether mega events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, the Football World Cup, Formula 1 and other professional sports or smaller-scale events such as adventure sports, trekking or community-based sports, the existence of a suitable sport tourism environment, acknowledging such issues as sporting infrastructure, entrepreneurial systems, airlines, the mass media, private sponsorship, safety and security is critical for its success and legacies for the host destination.

  • Expotur 2008. Costa Rica Travel Mart. (From 13/05 to 15/05) San José, Costa Rica (http://www.expotur.com/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    EXPOTUR is the Tourism Contracting Fair for Costa Rica and Central America and is held in May every year in Costa Rica. It is organised by ACOPROT, which represents 947 members, all professionals representing different branches of tourism in the country. Almost 260 "Selling" companies will be offering the "Buyers" the varied services available in this Central American paradise. The services include flights, accommodation, tour operators, car hire, adventure tourism, health tourism, etc. 

  • 47th Meeting of the Commission for Africa Technical Seminar. (From 13/05 to 16/05) Abuja, Nigeria. (http://www.unwto.org/regional/africa/menu.htm)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The Regional Representation strives to meet the specific needs of the National Tourism Authorities, local authorities and tourism enterprises in the region, and to conduct seminars and conferences on topics of interest to the tourism industry, including courses on tourism human resource development.Technical cooperation programmes form an integral part of UNWTO!s activities in the Africa region in the field of tourism within the UN system or through other channels.

  • Expovacaciones. Bilbao, Spain. (From 15/05 to 18/05) (http://www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com/portal/page/portal/expovacaciones)

    TRADE FAIRS

    An exciting journey through the tourism sector. An incredibly popular appointment with the tourism business for visitors  

  • 48th Meeting of the Commission for Europe Technical Seminar. (From 15/05 to 16/05) Prague, Czech Republic. (http://www.unwto.org/regional/europe/menu.htm)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    The Regional Representation for Europe strives to ensure that UNWTO Members in the region fully benefit from the transfer of technology generated by the Organization´s programmes, activities and research.
    The Regional Representation for Europe also pays particular attention to the specific needs of the National Tourism Administrations, local authorities and tourism enterprises in the region, conducting seminars and conferences on topics of interest to the tourism industry, including courses on tourism human resource development.

  • MITF 2008. 8th Moscow International Travel Fair. (From 15/05 to 18/05) Moscow, Russian Federation. (http://www.mitf.ru/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The Fair has become traditional annual and one of the most significant events in Russian tour business. Being the official event of the Moscow Government, MITF at the same time is the biggest fair that is conducted by Russian exhibitions company.
    The main advantage of the Fair is its grasp of the customer needs. Participation in the Fair gives the opportunities for entering the developing tourist market, establishing new business contacts and promotion of company!s brand among Russian customers.

  • ATA´s 33rd Annual Congress. (From 19/05 to 23/05) Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. (http://www.africa-ata.org/congress.htm)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    ATA´s Congress program will address topics such as new tourism growth markets, Asia outbound travel, and social responsibility and the travel industry. It will also include roundtables for ministers and suppliers and tour operators, networking events, a marketplace expo, host country days, gala dinners, and award ceremonies, as well as pre and post-country tours. ATA´s Young Professionals Network and African Diaspora network, will also meet.

  • MEDITOUR 2008. 3rd Tourism Mediterranean Forum. (From 21/05 to 24/05) Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia. (http://www.meditour-2008.com/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Following the two successful previous editions initiated by ASCAME and organised in tangier (Morroco) by Tangier Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in Antalya (Turky) and by Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Tunis Chamber of Commerce , will organise the 3rd edition of the Tourism Mediterranean Forum MEDITOUR 2008 on the initiative of ASCAME and under the aegis of the Tunisian Ministries of Tourism and Trade and Handicraft.
    MEDITOUR 2008 is meant to be a creative event for highly developping projects in tourism.

  • 6th Asia-Pacific CHRIE Conference and THE-ICE International Panel of Experts Forum 2008 , Perth, Western Australia, Australia. (From 21/05 to 24/05) Perth, Western Australia, Australia. (http://www.apacchrieconference.com/)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    The applied nature of tourism and hospitality education presents a number of challenges to both educators and the industry, and this is why the theme of "Developing and delivering industry-relevant education and research" has been chosen. The theme of the conference will focus on how to collectively strengthen and deepen the relationships that exist between education institutions and the industry. The conference will seek the balance of academic papers together with presentations from practitioners in the tourism and hospitality industry to develop industry-relevant education and research outcomes.

  • International Congress on Mankind Heritage, Tourism and Climate. (From 22/05 to 24/05) Eivissa, España. (http://turisme.eivissa.es)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    This congress is another step forward in the work being carried out by the "l'Observatori de Turisme i Cultura d'Eivissa" (Eivissa Culture and Tourism Observatory): the debates are opened by the "Model Turístic d'Eivissa" (Eivissa's Tourist Model) (May 2006), followed by the congress on "El Model Turístic del Litoral Mediterrani. Un estudi de cas: Eivissa" (The Tourist Model of the Mediterranean Coast. A Case Study - Eivissa) (November 30th and December 1st-2nd 2007), as well as the "Trobades amb el Turisme Eivissa" conference cycle (January-November 2007).

  • Routes´ Regional Africa (From 25/05 to 27/05) Dakar, Senegal. (http://www.africa.routesonline.com/))

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    With over three days of networking opportunities, scheduled meetings and a host of informal gatherings Regional Africa encourages you to make the most of your time throughout the event.
    You will also have the opportunity to meet industry suppliers, many of whom will be exhibiting at the event to demonstrate their products over the three days.

  • 48th Meeting of the Commission for the Americas Technical seminar (From 29/05 to 31/05) Tabasco, Mexico. (http://www.unwto.org/regional/americas/)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    Consistent with its policy since its inception, WTO strives to ensure that its Members fully benefit from the transfer of technology generated by the regional activities, enhancing the quality and efficiency of development assistance.
    The Regional Representation for the Americas also pays particular attention to the specific needs of the National Tourism Administrations, local authorities and tourism enterprises in the region, conducting seminars and conferences on topics of interest to the tourism industry, including courses on tourism human resource development.

  • EUROAL 2008. 3rd Latin American and European Tourism, Art and Culture Fair (From 29/05 to 01/06) Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain. (http://www.eurocotal.es/)

    TRADE FAIRS

    This fair has consolidated its importance as a "Bridge" between Latin America and Europe.
    Over four days, the Torremolinos Conference Centre will welcome tour operators, official bodies, hotel companies and public and private institutions associated both directly and indirectly with the tourism sector on both continents. These new kinds of trade fairs are known as "Tourism Boutiques" and bring all the different tourism segments together in one single area to maximise business opportunities.

JUNE

  • KOTFA 2008. 21st Korea World Travel Fair (From 05/06 to 08/06) Seoul, Republic of Korea (http://www.kotfa.co.kr/eng/exhibition/01.htm?names=1)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Kotfa is the only international fair recognized and supported by the tourism authorities such as the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Korea National tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Association, and World Tourism Organization. Kotfa is placed on the top of succsess list among the international travel fairs.

  • International Conference on Metropolitan Conference. 47th Meeting of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific. Technical Seminar (From 09/06 to 10/06) Kobe, Japan. (www.unwto.org)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    The Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific is the World Tourism Organization's operational arm assigned with the implementation of WTO's general programme of work within the region. Asia's Regional Representation also serves as WTO's direct channel through which the national, regional and local tourism development needs and concerns of the member States are communicated to the Secretariat.

  • CITY BREAK 2008. The European cities business to business travel event. (From 09/06 to 11/06) Belgrade, Serbia. (www.citybreakexpo.com)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

     The only show 100% dedicated to the rapidly expanding City Break Sector. It provides a unique opportunity for buyers to meet suppliers in a commercially driven environment with pre scheduled appointments and unprecedented networking opportunities. Attracting some of the most prominent names in the industry, City Break is a must for any company wanting to expand their portfolio with new contracts, destinations and services.

  • MITM Euromed. Meetings & Incentive Trade Market. (From 10/06 to 12/06) Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany. (www.mitmeuromed.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    MITM Euromed, Meetings and Incentive Trade Market, is a travel trade market where the services of travel & tourism companies and organizations from the whole world are promoted to European and North American buyers: users / sellers / organizers of incentive travel, conventions, meetings, congresses, exhibitions, product presentations, conferences, seminars and events.

  • 4th International Conference: An Enterprise Odyssey Tourism - Governance and Entrepreneurship (From 11/06 to 14/06) Cavtat - Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia. (www.efzg.hr)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    Current global trends include tendency towards regional integrations, establishing supranational authorities, frequent business mergers and acquisitions on national and international levels, as well as their substantial return in business and economic sense. At the same time, many other circumstances emphasize the advantages of disintegration processes in the contribution to higher flexibility and efficiency of particular agents, as well as the achievement of adequate distribution of public goods. The objective of the conference is to bring together researchers from all fields of economics and business.

  • MITM euromed. 12th Meetings and Incentive Trade Market. (From 11/06 to 11/06) Cologne, Germany. (www.mitmeuromed.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Meetings and Incentive Trade Market, is a Travel Market where buyers such as end-users, organizers or producers of incentive travel, conventions, meetings, congresses, exhibitions, product presentations, conferences, seminars and events. -First- meet with worldwide suppliers of travel services, public and private. -Second- inspect local venues and properties and -Third- have the opportunity to join inspection post-event tours. The traditional offer of post-MITM fam tours for hosted buyers will be kept in Cologne, where MITM Euromed will be held from now on, giving exhibitors the opportunity to invite the Hosted Buyers to visit any of the venues of exhibitors present in the show.

  • ITE HK 2008. 22th International Travel Expo Hong Kong (From 12/06 to 15/06) Hong Kong, China. (www.itehk.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    That ITE & ITE MICE have a highly international profile of exhibitors has always been its key attraction, a result of which is the Travel Expo being largely organized by geography. However, conscientious efforts in recent years to beef up the overall attractiveness by highlighting travel sectors or themes will start producing concrete developments this year.
    These include a greater presence of cruise, hot spring & spa, Hong Kong travel agents, and a stronger support from chambers of commerce and event industry associations in the region of Greater Pearl River Delta.

  • CULTOUR. Global Cultural Travel Exhibition and Travel Fair (From 12/06 to 15/06) Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany. (www.cultourfair.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The Global Cultural Travel Exhibition and Travel Fair is a professional travel trade show where worldwide venues and travel and tourism related service providers can meet with product development managers of tour operating -wholesalers- companies and travel agencies producing and promoting cultural travel related programs, sold either directly to the consumer or via retail travel agencies. Besides, on the weekend, CULTOURFEST opens to the general public to visit the supplier stands and obtain information on worldwide travel products and destinations, as well as to enjoy cultural activities offered by the exhibitors, such as music, folkloric dances and World's beverages and foods tasting.

  • ITE MICE 2008. Business & Incentive Travel Expo (From 12/06 to 14/06) Hong Kong, China. (www.itehk.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Posters depicting landmarks, breathtaking scenery and attractions from different parts of the world, photos of cultural performances and specially designed stands, details of date and venue, list of supporting organizations and preliminary list of countries and regions exhibiting in the International Travel Expo Hong Kong, ITE & ITE MICE are on display this year in Beijing's premium shopping street of Wangfujing during the 4th China Scenic Areas Fair (CASF). It is the first time that CASF includes displays of tourist attractions from abroad.

  • 5th Meeting of the ST-EP Board of Directors (From 12/06 to 12/06) Seoul, Republic of Korea. (www.unwto.org/step/index.php)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    These seminars aimed to provide a general orientation on the relation between tourism and poverty alleviation and specific information on how the ST-EP initiative can help enhance the local economic impact from tourism. In total, more than 1,000 government officials and decision makers from NGOs, private sector organisations and other organisations from more than 60 countries have participated in these regional seminars which have taken place since 2004.

  • ATE 2008. Australian Tourism Exchange (From 14/06 to 20/06) Perth Western, Australia. (www.ate2008.com.au)

    TRADE FAIRS

    ATE is a tourism trade show that brings Australian tourism businesses together with tourism wholesalers and retailers from around the world. At ATE 2008 around 1,700 Australian delegates from 630 companies will meet with 600 key buyers from more than 40 countries. ATE is a forum for Australian tourism sellers to showcase their products to the global distribution network and negotiate deals. It also provides international travel buyers an opportunity to experience Australia first- hand.

  • 31st Meeting of the Commission for the Middle East. International Conference on Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Tourism Development in the Arab World (From 16/06 to 18/06) Amman, Jordan. (www.unwto.org/regional/middle_east)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    Technical cooperation programmes form an integral part of UNWTO´s activities in the Middle East region in the field of tourism within the UN system or through other channels.
    The Regional Representation also strives to meet the specific needs of the National Tourism Authorities, and local authorities and tourism enterprises in the region, and to conduct seminars and conferences on topics of interest to the tourism industry, including courses on tourism human resource development.

  • BMW GOLF OPEN (From 18/06 to 22/06) Eichenried, Germany. (http://bmw-golfsport.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    The BMW International Open celebrates an anniversary: The tournament is being staged in BMW's home city, at the Munich Eichenried Golf Club, for the 20th time. This just goes to show what a pivotal and far-reaching moment the forming of the BMW International Open in 1989 was for BMW. This decision, and the way this tournament successfully established itself on the European Tour, laid the foundation for all BMW's subsequent commitments to professional golf.

  • BITE 2008. Beijing International Tourism Expo (From 19/06 to 21/06) Beijing, China. (www.bitechina.com.cn)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Beijing International Tourism Expo 2008 - Asia's leading tourism event and the only travel and tourism exhibition supported by the Beijing Tourism Administration, prides itself with enforcing the highest standard in exhibitors and visitors quality and consistently attracts participants from around the world. Dedicated to provide key industry players the best platform to source business partnerships and unlimited tourism networking opportunities, BITE 2008 is the meeting place for buyers and sellers seeking a reliable formula to success.

  • BEST EN Think Tank VIII: Sustaining Quality of Life through Tourism (From 24/06 to 27/06) Izmir, Turkey. (www.besteducationnetwork.org)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    The BEST Education Network is holding Think Tank VIII entitled Sustaining Quality of Life through Tourism in Izmir, in conjunction with Izmir University of Economics. The theme acknowledges that tourism is a well-known tool to facilitate regeneration and economic development and enhance the quality of life of visitors and host communities. It reflects the fact that finding the right balance between the welfare of tourists, host communities and the environment, reducing conflict, recognising mutual dependency, and enhancing quality of life requires a sustainable approach to the development and management of destinations, organisations and enterprises.

  • HORECA 2008. The International Food and Drink Exhibition (From 24/06 to 26/06) Beirut, Lebanon. (www.horecashow.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    Horeca features the largest exhibition for the hospitality industry in Lebanon and the Middle East. Established in 1994, it is the annual business-meeting place for the hospitality & foodservice industries in the region.
    The exhibition also features a dedicated food and drink exhibition for the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East countries. It is the region´s only international exhibition for the food and drink industries targeting both the retail and catering sectors.

  • FIEXPO. International Fair for Latin America´s Meetings, Exhibitions, Incentives & Events Market (From 25/06 to 26/06) Montevideo, Uruguay. (www.fiexpo-latam.com)

    TRADE FAIRS

    FIEXPO Latin America is an international show of the meetings, exhibitions, incentives and events market, aimed at promoting this industry's infrastructure and services in South and Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico.
    For two days it will be summoning the premier tourism destinations in the field of meetings, incentives and business at a same venue. Not only will participants have a minimum of six daily interviews previously scheduled with the most outstanding international "buyers", but they will also be able to set their own appointments with representatives of the continent's professional associations, whose conventions rotate periodically across the continent.


  • Full Contact meeting planner (From 30/06 to 01/07) Rapallo, Italy. (www.ediman.it/fullcontact/)

    CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES

    Full Contact is the name of five different workshops in which demand and supply meet in focused pre-planned face-to-face meetings. Each Full Contact is designed for a different segment of the meeting, incentive and business travel demand.
    It gives to the attending buyers the opportunity to sit at the same table with a variety of suppliers they wouldn't otherwise meet without wasting time searching, selecting and contacting. The appointments, chosen beforehand by each buyer, have a 20-minute slot in which both buyers and suppliers can get together and talk business.

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