Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and Tourism Malaysia transferred the hosting duties of the event to Perth Airport and Tourism Western Australia at the conclusion of the 2024 edition. Routes Asia is an annual event held in various locations, aiming to facilitate the growth of air services in the Asia Pacific region by fostering collaboration among airlines, airports, and tourism authorities. The upcoming edition of the event is projected to host more than 3,000 meetings, playing a crucial role in shaping the future air connectivity of the region. Tourism plays a crucial role in the economy o ..read more

ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, is scheduled for March 5-7, and acts as a platform for Boutique Group to “showcase its commitment to preserving Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage while redefining the luxury hospitality experience,” said the release. Boutique Group is attending ITB Berlin as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s delegation, which was named “Best Exhibitor” in the Best of the Best category among 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries at the 2023 edition, according to the release. This year, the group will connect with more than 90,000 visitors representing 180 countri ..read more

Saudi Arabia made its ITB Berlin debut last year as a great triumph with so many visitors who thronged to the Saudi Arabia booth during the exhibition. Last year, Saudi tourism was and still is big news after the country opened its borders to tourists back in December 2013 and began issuing tourist visas for the first time in its history. This year, Saudi Tourism Authority will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, March 5, from 11:45 to 12:30 on the Hybrid Stage in Hall 5.3. The Saudi Tourism Authority will stage a massive exhibit in multiple Halls 4.2 200, 202, and 205.  Visit Saudi i ..read more

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and Vice Chairman of Savvy Games Group (Savvy), and Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy, have this month led a senior business delegation to China. The delegation was accompanied by senior leaders from VSPO, the leading Chinese esports company, including Dino Ying, co-founder and CEO, and Danny Tang, co-founder, CFO and head strategy.              The visit further strengthened commercial partnerships between China, the world’s biggest esports market ..read more

Luxury Tribe India’s second edition has witnessed a significant rise in exhibitors, doubling the number from 30 to 60. The event successfully brings together renowned hotel brands and destinations, reaffirming its pivotal role in uniting global luxury brands, esteemed Indian buyers, and industry leaders. The highly esteemed Imperial hotel in New Delhi will be the venue for a gathering of influential Indian buyers from 11th to 14th March 2024. This event will bring together 60 carefully chosen exhibitors, which is a 100% increase compared to the first year. This remarkable growth reaffirms the ..read more

Salzburg set the stage for 2024’s first MICE event where 200+ event planners and event solutions providers gathered for 2,5 days of networking, one-on-one meetings, and even a yodeling lesson. Europe Congress partnered with the Salzburg Convention Bureau to put on the successful B2B forum at Salzburg Congress, a top-of-the-line congress center in the historic center of the city. The MCE Central & Eastern Europe followed in the success of last year’s inaugural Events Club Association Forum, also held in Salzburg, helping to cement the city as a major MICE destination. This event saw more h ..read more

The 72nd annual event is scheduled to be held from April 28 to May 5, 2024, and will feature events including the Queen, Prince, and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, Pan-O-Rama, and a J’ouvert party. The annual Carnival will end with a parade through Charlotte Amalie featuring thousands of masqueraders adorned in colorful outfits dancing down the 2-mile route. Also included will be the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Races and musical performances at the free nightly Village Nights. On May 1, the cuisine of the USVI will be featured at the annual Food Fair The post US Virgin Islands St. Thomas 20 ..read more

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Workshop will take place on January 22, 2024, at Exhibition World Bahrain. This venue, recognized as the World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Center 2023, will be hosting the event. Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), will be in attendance. The workshop’s objective is to facilitate successful collaborations in the MICE industry on both regional and international levels. It anticipates the participation of esteemed individuals from diverse countries across the globe. These attendees ..read more

The HITEC Dubai 2024 event is co-located with The Hotel Show Dubai and will be held June 4-6, 202,4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. 2024 marks the fourth year that HFTP is co-producing HITEC with dmg.  Members of the HITEC Advisory Council are selected annually for their experience as they set that year’s education offerings and procure speakers with applicable industry expertise. 2023 keynote speeches and panels offered insight on cutting-edge hospitality developments including contact-free technological integration, corporate sustainability efforts, and data management/a ..read more

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and Meet Hawai‘i have announced the signing of a yearlong strategic partnership with HIS Japan, a major Japanese travel wholesaler. Under terms of the partnership, Meet Hawai‘i will enter in a yearlong partnership with HIS Japan, targeting HIS corporate clients to promote Hawaiʻi as a premier destination for corporate meetings, conventions and incentive travel, boosting citywide and single property bookings. Dubbed “HIS New Way of Incentive Travel,” Meet Hawai‘i’s partnership with HIS Japan marks an industry milestone. Meet Hawai‘i is the only Convention an ..read more