October, it’s springtime in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in the Northern. Not only for weather, but for travel as well, October is favourable month across the world. Our Oct issue planned and designed as ITB Asia Singapore Special issue, which revolves around various aspects of the annual three-day B2B trade show and convention. It […]
Month: October 2019
‘Indian travelling abroad, no longer discouraging occurrence’
By Netpal Travel Bureau Gone are the days when Indian travellers met horrible queues, the endless documents, the probing questions and finally lengthy wait for the much-awaited piece of paper, the VISA – permit to travel! International travelling is easily accessible for Indian passport holders with ‘Visa permits,’ ‘Visa on arrival’ and ‘Visa free’ options. […]
MICE Show Asia 2019 co-locates with ITB Asia 2019
By Sikha Thakur Messe Berlin (Singapore) will shine the spotlight on MICE show Asia 2019 for the first time. Starting from Oct 16 to 18, 2019, the 3-day business to business (B2B) travel trade show at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands will experience MICE Show Asia under ITB Asia’s umbrella of […]
Scintillating Singapore getting ready to welcome ITB Asia
By Satyaki Dutta Singapore, one of the most versatile cities in the world, is full of enthusiasm. Popularly known as the ‘Lion City,’ it has the most prominent economic, cultural and tourism sectors. It is a mixing pot of Malaysian, Chinese, English, Arab and Indian cultures, keeping true to its rich heritage, yet free from […]
African tourism market brims with international tourists
After a short period of sluggish tourist influx from worldwide, the tourism market is returning to its growth phase. Among the companies eyeing for a large chunk of the success-pie, Africa Incoming, the destination management company is bound for success. Its main target is ‘to motivate people to travel to this beautiful continent called AFRICA,’ […]
ITB Asia Conference agenda: ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves’
By Netpal Travel Bureau ITB Asia is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking content to industry practitioners as part of its conference programme. Themed ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves‘, the conference will bring together thought leaders from across the MICE, Leisure, Corporate, and Travel Tech sectors for high-level discussions on the trends that are galvanising change […]
Ranked amid top hoteliers in MENA region for 6th consecutive year
The Hotelier Power 50 list by Hotelier Middle East celebrates the region’s 50 most influential hotel professionals for their outstanding performance. Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, has been ranked for the 6th consecutive year among the top hoteliers in the MENA […]
ITB Asia: Returning as bigger, bolder, better
Compiled by Satyaki Dutta Crowned as ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show,’ ITB Asia is returning in its full glory with the highest number of participating National Tourism Organisations (NTOs). In its twelfth year, the ITB Asia 2019 is taking place from October 16 to 18, in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Keeping in line with […]
Roles span operational, commercial functions
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa Maggie Rawleigh is appointed as the Director of Events for The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa. Previously she served at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos for almost six years and most recently as Director of Catering Sales and Conference Services, Sales Manager, Wedding and Social Events, and […]
No impact on Thomas Cook India owing to Thomas Cook PLC collapse in the UK
The sudden failure of the travel company giant has raised alarm bells in the tourism industry worldwide. In fact, 38 countries are affected by the situation, particularly in Europe and more than 8.6 million flight seats will be cancelled from now until end of August 2020, according to the last flights programming (for the period […]