Events - Russian Travel Digest

09.10.2018

ILTM Africa announces changes to create a more sophisticated and experiential event

In response to meeting luxury travel trade professionals and taking their feedback into consideration, ILTM Africa is thrilled to announce that its show will take place in the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. In light of this venue change, the dates for ILTM Africa will also be moved…

08.10.2018

WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Summit to launch in 2019

Following on the success of the WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Forum in 2018, WTM Africa has announced that it will expand on this successful initiative dedicated to highlighting investment potential and opportunities on the continent. The WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Summit will span 11 and 12 April…

02.10.2018

WTM London announces the finalists for annual WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards

The 18 finalists for the 2018 WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, covering everything from multinational travel companies, destinations and NGOs, to a single homestay. They come from all across the world, from Sri Lanka and India to Spain, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Some…

01.10.2018

Artificial Intelligence and automation to increase hotel revenues by 10% and cut costs by 15%, says ATM report

Cutting edge technology and innovation will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019. According to the latest research conducted by Colliers International, personalisation Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

17.09.2018

ITB Asia 2018 will reimagine travel with an extensive conference programme of 200 speakers

Singapore, 17 September 2018 - ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, will bring together 200 speakers delivering over 200 hours of discussion to offer a well-rounded experience where industry leaders will network and discover the future of travel. Under the conference theme ‘Travel Reimagined’,…

03.09.2018

AI, biometrics and blockchain set to dominate discussion at ITB Asia 2018

Singapore, 4 September 2018 - ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, will focus on the interdependence of travel and technology this year, under the overarching conference theme of “Travel Reimagined”. Key leaders in travel and tech will provide profound insights on the major trends provoking…

27.08.2018

What will be the autumn-winter tourist season? Forecasts and prospects will be discussed in Astana

On the eve of international day of tourism, on September 26, tourist exhibition Astana Leisure 2018 will be opened in "Korme" Exhibition Center in Astana. Special attention will be paid to two top directions - medical tourism and spa treatment.

According to Republican…

21.08.2018

More companies sign up to the WTM Agency Pavilion

More companies from the media, PR and marketing sector have signed up to be part of WTM London’s exciting new WTM Agency Pavilion.

The WTM Agency Pavilion is a first…

16.08.2018

Japan will be partner country for OTDYKH 2018 edition

The Japan exposition will incorporate the slogan of its global-scale, multilingual campaign entitled “Enjoy my Japan.” Launched this year, the campaign seeks to entice long-haul travelers to visit Japan and explore the country beyond the well-known popular attractions, and immerse themselves in the rich…

15.08.2018

US$180 billion Muslim Travel Market set to dominate ITB Asia 2018

By 2020, it is expected that there will be 156 million Muslim travellers, growing nearly 30% since 2016.[1] By 2026, the estimated total purchase by Muslim travellers is expected to rise to US$ 300 billion[2], which is more than double in volume over a decade. Muslim travel is thus an important focus…

15.08.2018

Dominican Republic, official sponsor of the OTDYKH Leisure 2018 Fair

The Caribbean island had a resounding success in the last edition, and as a result has decided to become an official sponsor of the event, doubling its stand space from 100 to 200 m2, to present a colorful promotional program and to receive more partners, travel agencies, tour operators, airlines and…

08.08.2018

Russian-Indonesian Business Forum: effective incentives for the development of industry, infrastructure, tourism

On August 2, 2018, Moscow hosted the Russian-Indonesian Business Forum organized by the Business Council in the framework of the III Festival of Indonesia and held at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Russia and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia with the…

07.08.2018

Indonesia for 13th consecutive year at Leisure 2018

The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world comprising 13,466 large and small tropical islands fringed with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and some even still unnamed. It`s a huge nation, comprised of hundreds of cultures derived from local regions, making it one of…

31.07.2018

Reed Travel Exhibitions appoints new regional director for Middle East

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has boosted its executive team with the appointment of Danielle Curtis as regional Exhibition Director for the Middle East Curtis takes on the overall responsibility for ATM, IBTM Arabia and all associated…

31.07.2018

Record number of buyers set to attend ITB Asia 2018

Singapore, 30 July 2018 – ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, has seen a record number of buyers registering for this year’s show with nearly 1,000 approved buyers set to attend, a 12% increase on last year. Hosted at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, the conference…

25.07.2018

Incredible india exhibits again at OTDYKH leisure

With an 80 sqm exclusive stand in this edition, India is a remarkable tourist destination with offers for any kind of travelers. The country has everything, starting with the 7th wonder of the world Taj Mahal, a monument built in the name of love, which is universally acknowledged as one of the…

19.07.2018

Disruption and innovation set to be the focus of ITB Asia 2018 keynote sessions with a stellar line up of speakers

Singapore, 17 July 2018 - ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, has announced this year’s impressive line-up of keynote speakers. Under the overarching conference theme of “Travel Reimagined”, key industry leaders will be providing insights on the major trends provoking…

01.06.2018

ITB Asia sees record number of new exhibitors for its 11th show in Singapore

ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’ is already exceeding expectations on exhibitor numbers, recording a 20.8% increase in new exhibitors signing up for the show, versus the same period last year. This comes after the enormous success of last year’s 10th anniversary show which saw record-breaking…

07.03.2018

WTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

WTM Africa 2018 is excited to announce its inaugural WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Forum, a platform dedicated to connecting ministers of tourism from countries across the continent, with eager investors.

The Tourism Investors’ Forum will take place on Wednesday, 18…

27.10.2017

Luxury travel continues to grow

Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips grew nearly twice as much as global travel did in general over the past years – most luxury travelers come from the USA and China – Germany and France are the most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe – ITB Berlin and IPK International analyze…