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FEBRUARY
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ITS - 12th International Tourism Symposium (From 01/02 to 03/02) Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
(www.idealp.org)
CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES
Leading event for tourism industry professionals in mountainous regions. ITS 2010 is a forum for debate that presents the most innovative ideas to tackle the current situation, a key setting to reconsider the strategies adopted so far by companies in the tourist industry.
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Are you up to date with all the current legislation governing hospitality? (From 03/02 to 03/02) Alicante, Spain
(www.xarxadecentresdeturisme.com)
COURSES
The CdT Tourism Centre in Alicante is running this free development workshop for professionals in the Valencian tourist sector wishing to learn more about legislation governing tourism, and particularly in relation to hospitality.
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Holiday World 2010 (From 04/02 to 07/02) Prague, Czech Republic
(www.incheba.cz)
TRADE FAIRS
Holiday World is one of the most important travel fairs in Central Europe and the largest event in the Czech Republic´s tourist industry. It offers a great many possibilities for industry professionals to do business and exchange information, and presents all the latest news and trends in the tourist industry.
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Holiday and Travel Show (From 04/02 to 07/02) London, United Kingdom
(www.destinationsshow.com)
TRADE FAIRS
With 17 years' experience behind it, the Holiday and Travel Show is the largest and most prestigious exhibition of its kind in the UK. The event will include a wide variety of faraway exotic destinations and an extensive programme of activities for visitors and industry professionals, including a lecture entitled "Meet the expert theatre" in which experts, writers and explorers will talk about their travel experiences.
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Salon des Vacances (From 04/02 to 08/02) Brussels, Belgium
(www.vosvacances.be)
TRADE FAIRS
With 51 years' experience, this is the biggest and most important holiday show in Brussels. Greece is the guest of honour at this latest edition, which will include ‘Bespoke Travel', ‘Health Travel' and debate at the ‘Holiday Forum'.
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TURISMUR - National Tourism and Lesire Time Exhibit (From 05/02 to 07/02) Murcia, Spain
(www.ifepa.es)
TRADE FAIRS
Turismur is a unique, consolidated forum that allows visitors to know the present realities and unstoppable future of the tourism industry. After twelve years of experience, Turismur aims at becoming a true business center promoting the quality of the tourism sector.
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International Tour Manager Certification Program (From 07/02 to 19/02) Cuernavaca, México
(www.bepaidtotravel.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Course aimed at those wishing to specialise as tour managers or tour directors. The introductory classes include terminology used in tourism and explanations of everything related to working as a tour guide, and then subsequently focuses in on a more specific and complete programme.
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IMTM 2010 - 16th International Mediterranean Tourism Market (From 09/02 to 10/02) Tel Aviv, Israel
(www.ortra.com)
TRADE FAIRS
MTM is the only professional exhibition for the Tourism Industry in Israel, and the most important travel and tourism fair in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The exhibition traditionally consists of 2 main areas: the Israel Pavilion, and The Global Village, and is open to companies and organization offering products and services to the incoming, outbound and domestic travel trade.
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Reisen Hamburg 2010 - International Exhibition Tourism & Caravaning (From 10/02 to 14/02) Hamburg, Germany
(www.hamburg-messe.de)
TRADE FAIRS
The Hamburg travel fair, held every year, brings together around 1000 exhibitors from 80 nations over the course of five days to present the latest industry news. The success of this event together with its attractive programme that encompasses alternative proposals such as health tourism have made Reisen one of the most important travel shows in Germany.
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Hotel Distribution Congress (From 11/02 to 11/02) Madrid, Spain
(www.xotels.com)
COURSES
The aim of this event is to optimise online and offline distribution channels for hotels with a view to increasing global earnings. The issues dealt with include Internet distribution, pricing, customer management, direct sales and global distribution systems.
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TTF - New Delhi (From 11/02 to 13/02) New Delhi, India
(www.ttfotm.com)
TRADE FAIRS
With over 1,500 exhibitors from over 50 countries and 35 Indian states, TTF is India's leading travel and tourism fair. This annual event, first launched in 1989, gives organisations in India and abroad the chance to promote their products and services.
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TOURISSIMA (From 13/02 to 15/02) Lille, France
(www.tourissima.fr)
TRADE FAIRS
Lille is the latest city chosen to host one of France's most important tourism exhibitions. ‘Tourism and Heritage' is the subject of this edition, which invites participants to return to their origins, plunge into the mysteries of the legacy left by ancient civilisations.
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BIT - Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (From 18/02 to 21/02) Milan, Italy
(www.bit.fieramilano.it)
TRADE FAIRS
The International Travel Mart (BIT) is celebrating its 30 anniversary. This year's programme includes "BIT Buy World", the first international marketing event; "Buy Italy", Italy's most important travel mart; "Buy Club", a specific workshop for clubs and associations; "BIT Itinera", the travel mart specialising in religious tourism; and "BIT Lab", a permanent observatory for the tourist industry.
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Globalization and cities network (From 19/02 to 20/02) Valencia, Spain
(www.placemarketing.org)
TRADE FAIRS
Second session of the international postgraduate course about "Place Marketing. Strategic planning in the context of globalization". The course, which aims to train specialists who design and manage comprehensive marketing plans of cities and regions, is intended for graduates and practitioners of strategic planning, marketing territorial or municipal management.
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ITM - India Travel Mart Chandigarh (From 19/02 to 21/02) Chandigarh, Punjab, India
(www.indiatravelmart.com)
TRADE FAIRS
This fair has made a name for itself as one of the leading events to promote tourism in inland India. Visitors can also access other services, including conferences and meetings to extend their business opportunities, establish international relations and meet potential customers.
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Santiago Gastronomic Forum 2010 (From 20/02 to 24/02) Santiago de Compostela, Spain
(www.forumsantiago.com)
CONGRESSES-CONFERENCES
The Santiago Gastronomic Forum is moving to a new venue, the Santiago Exhibition Centre (Amio), owing to the growth of the event following the success of the previous edition. The activities organised include lectures and workshops led by great chefs and other professionals, the ‘Sweet forum", and the ‘eForum2' space, where gastronomic bloggers will come together once again this year.
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Confex (From 23/02 to 25/02) Londres, Reino Unido
(www.international-confex.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Confex brings together professionals dedicated to organising all kinds of events, exhibiting a wide selection of destinations and support services for event organisation in the UK and throughout the world.
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IFT 2010 - 32th International Fair of Tourism (From 24/02 to 28/02) Belgrade, Serbia
(www.ift-belgrade.com)
TRADE FAIRS
IFT is the longest-running tourist event in Serbia. The 2009 edition attracted over 52,000 visitors and a total of 830 exhibitors from 38 countries with the best hotel offers and restaurant equipment, as well as presentations and training in hotel booking systems.
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VI TCV Valencia International Tourism Fair and Workshop (From 26/02 to 28/02) Valencia, Spain
(http://tcv.feriavalencia.com)
TRADE FAIRS
The Valencia International Tourism Fair is making a name for itself on the national and international trade fair calendar thanks to the success of its previous edition, with 21,000 visitors. At the 6th edition, it is presenting new features, such as "TCV Outlet", a space with the most affordable prices in Valencian tourism. The day before the fair, professionals can set up meetings at a special Workshop.
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The New York Times Travel Show (From 26/02 to 28/02) New York, USA
(www.nyttravelshow.com)
TRADE FAIRS
The New York Times Travel Show is one of the biggest travel fairs in the world, where industry professionals and members of the general public can find unique proposals to organise a trip to an exotic location, relaxing treatments at a spa resort or an idyllic cruise, along with many other alternatives.
MARCH
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Salon Mahana (From 05/03 to 07/03) Lyon, France
(http://salonmahana.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Mahana, one of the most important travel fairs in France, is arriving in Lyon having already visited the regions of Lille, Marseille and Toulouse. With the slogan "Tourism and heritage", the 2010 edition is an unmissable event to discover the best kept secrets of the world's most enigmatic cities.
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Utazas – Travel (From 05/03 to 07/03) Budapest, Hongrie
(www.utazas.hungexpo.hu)
TRADE FAIRS
A fair for professionals in the tourism sector, from tour operators to travel agencies in Hungary and surrounding countries.
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Travel Expo (From 06/03 to 07/03) Sydney, Australia
(www.travelxpo.com.au)
TRADE FAIRS
This tradeshow puts suppliers in direct contact with their customers, facilitating access to more detailed information. Visitors can also attend a wide number of parallel activities including Travel Talk and Film Rooms with exhibitions of photos and travel destinations, as well as cultural entertainment shows.
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ITB Berlín (From 10/03 to 14/03) Berlin, Germany
(www1.messe-berlin.de)
TRADE FAIRS
Over the course of five days, ITB Berlin becomes a showcase for leading national and international tourist destinations, tour operators, reservation systems, airlines, hotels and other suppliers. An ideal platform to establish relationships and do business.
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Strategic territorial plans: implementation, control and evaluation (From 12/03 to 13/03) Valencia, Spain
(www.fundacioncoso.org)
COURSES
Third session of the international postgraduate course entitled "Place marketing. Strategic planning in the context of globalisation", organised by the COSO Foundation for the Development of Communication and Society, promoted by the Valencian Regional Government. Over the course of two days, participants will examine the processes used to design, implement, control and evaluate strategic territorial plans.
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Amsterdam Golf 2010 (From 12/03 to 14/03) Amsterdam, Netherlands
(www.amsterdam-golf.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Amsterdam Golf is the most important golfing event in the Netherlands. Lasting three days, it brings together a great many exhibitors, publicising the latest news in the world of golf, a tourist resource that is increasingly gaining in appeal. At the event, there will also be golf demonstrations and different activities related with the sport.
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PATWA (From 13/03 to 13/03) Berlin, Germany
(www.patwainternational.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Pacific Area Travel Writers Association Fair, supported by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which aims to promote professional development in the field of travel writing and communication which contributes to the promotion of tourism.
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Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention (From 15/03 to 18/03) Miami, USA
(www.cruiseshippingmiami.com)
TRADE FAIRS
At the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, exhibitors can establish contact with key clients in this sector, creating major business opportunities. The programme includes conferences given by professionals and experts as well as tours of cruise ships, among other activities.
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The 6th Moscow International Mice Forum (From 16/03 to 16/03) Moscow, Russia
(www.miceforum.ru)
TRADE FAIRS
This forum provides a valuable opportunity to get together with the best specialists in business incentives, congress and event tourism in Russia. The last edition attracted over 103 companies from 49 countries and over 1,000 professional visitors.
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MITT (From 17/03 to 20/03) Moscow, Russia
(www.mitt.ru)
TRADE FAIRS
MITT is one of the most important travel and tourism events in Russia, which every year brings together around 2,000 companies from over 100 countries and regions throughout the world. The sectors represented at the exhibition include tourism organisations, tour operators, travel agencies, accommodation establishments, leisure and entertainment companies, event and conference organisers, among others. The extensive programme includes seminars, presentations, workshops, press conferences and the Travel Awards ceremony.
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Mondial du Tourisme - MAP le Monde à Paris (From 18/03 to 21/03) Paris, France
(www.lemondeaparis.com)
TRADE FAIRS
Over the course of four days, MAP- Le Monde à Paris will be turning the French capital into one of the largest showcases for tourism in the world. This event, which has been running for 30 years, will attract over 100,000 high quality visitors interested in travel and projects.
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V Ferantur edition, Andalusian Tourism Fair and Rural Development (From 19/03 to 21/03) Sevilla, Spain
(www.ferantur.com)
TRADE FAIRS
This event focuses on everything the rural world has to offer, bringing together different agents from the sector such as associations, public organisations, leisure and active tourism promoters, travel agencies, sailing activities and equestrian tourism companies, among others. The aim of this show, as well as generating business opportunities for these professionals, is to promote knowledge about responsible leisure, sustainable tourism and rural development.
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ATE - Adventures in Travel Expo (From 20/03 to 21/03) Chicago, USA
(www.adventureexpo.com)
TRADE FAIRS
America's leading trade fair specialising in active and adventure tourism, which travels to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington and Seattle. ATE Chicago offers a varied programme of activities with seminars, exhibitions and experiences, making it the ideal platform to find out the latest news in active tourism.
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TUR (From 25/03 to 28/03) Gothenburg, Sweden
(http://nemonet.swefair.se)
TRADE FAIRS
Tur 2010 is one of the most important travel and business events in Sweden. In fact, at the last edition, it received over 53,800 visitors including professionals and members of the public, figures that make this event an unbeatable business opportunity.
