Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will gather in Miami for the third installment of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), slated to take place from June 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), CHIEF is a high-level forum, which features a number of educational sessions, where the region’s hospitality industry assembles to network, learn, share ideas and collectively brainstorm creative solutions to current challenges.
Vivid SydneyÕs lights heat up hoteliersÕ winter nights
The high-energy voltage from Vivid Sydney Festival on from May 16 until June 17Êcould flow on to Sydney hoteliers in the coming weeks, with Expedia group data revealing nearly 80 per centÊof stays were booked during the festival or within one month of the opening night in 2016, boosting occupancy and higher room rates during the traditionally quieter months.
WIT returns to Europe, championing Asia travel
WIT Europe is marching into Amsterdam at Beurs van Berlage on May 18 and waving AsiaÕs flag high. Catch us at Phocuswright EuropeÊwhere weÕll be out to prove that when it comes to online travel. Asia isnÕt just emerging, itÕs leading the pack. Approaching US$140b in 2016, APACÕs online travel market is set to grow at twice the pace of USA and Europe, around 7-9 per cent in the next five years.
WTTC 2018 Summit to be held in Buenos Aires
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce that next yearÕs WTTC Global Summit will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 18-19 April, 2018. Roberto Palais, Executive Manager, Ministry of Tourism of Argentina, announced the location of the 2018 Global Summit at the closing ceremony of the 17th WTTC Global Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2018 WTTC Global Summit will be jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Argentina, The Argentine Chamber of Tourism and the Buenos Aires City Tourist Board.
Top thailand government officials say yes to tourism at WTTC summit
General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, has presided over the opening of the 2017 World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit and delivered opening remarks to more than 800 delegates attending the event on April 26-27. H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the welcome gala dinner specially designed to showcase delegates some of the Unique Local Thai Experiences.
ITB China: Blogging is on the rise
For the first time ITB China, onÊfrom May 10-12, provides a platform to connect the destination management organizations, such as tourism bureaus, associations and hotels with Chinese bloggers and travel key opinion leaders. The new marketplace for the Chinese travel industry will support the respective parties to learn more about how they can support each other.
Fourth annual Phocuswright Europe begins next month in Amsterdam
Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, begins the fourth annual Phocuswright Europe this May.ÊThe two-day conference will be held May 16-18, and kicks off with an opening-night reception on May 16.
For the first time, the event takes place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at the historic Beurs van Berlage and will feature travel innovators, executive keynotes, panel discussions and debates, as well as exhibition and networking opportunities.
GuestRevu CEO talks revenue and guest reviews at WTM Africa
WTM Africa is one of the highlights of the continent’s hospitality calendar, bringing together thought leaders in the African hospitality industry for three days of networking, talks and exhibitions in Cape Town, South Africa. GuestRevu representatives not only attended the event, mingling with leading minds in the industry, but GuestRevu CEO and Founder, Chris Alexandre, was also selected to talk to attendees about how guest reviews can help maximise hotel revenue.
WorldÕs leading hospitality experts to gather in SA for The Hotel Show
Some of the worldÕs leading hospitality experts have agreed to appear at the inaugural The Hotel Show Africa – one of the three events co-located with the Retail and Hospitality Week 2017, which is co-located with AfricaÕs Big 7, which is slated to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, between June 25-27, 2017 – as a part of its international three-day conference.
Global tourism industry eyes Dubai as ATM begins
The 24th annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) event has begun at a time of change in the industry. Costly trips abroad for many due to the strong dollar, travel restrictions to the US, and a focus on ÒexperientialÓ travel are all forcing tourism and leisure companies to rethink their approach to the region. Running from April 24-27, ATM 2017 will see travel trade professionals from across the worldÕs hospitality industry descend upon Dubai for the opening day of the event, held at Dubai World Trade Centre.
